Perceptions and Attitudes of the General Public Regarding the Outbreak of Covid-19 in Pakistan
Keywords:
Knowledge, Attitude, Covid as Pandemic diseasesAbstract
At the end of December 2019, Wuhan, China, reported the first signs of a COVID-19 epidemic. After spreading swiftly throughout China, it reached 209 nations in Asia, Europe, Australia, and America, including Pakistan. The United Nations reports that over a million people have been impacted globally and that over 50,000 people have perished. Around the world, various actions have been taken to monitor COVID-19. Despite having fewer resources, Pakistan has also taken strict measures to contain the COVID-19 virus, including building specialized hospitals, testing labs, quarantine facilities, COVID-19 awareness programmes, and smart lockdowns. It also outlined the government’s attempt to fight this deadly pneumonia. This study aimed to determine Pakistani people’s attitudes, perceptions, and knowledge about COVID-19 diseases.
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