2019 Novel Coronavirus epidemic, originating from China has spread globally outside China with high fatality. India too has reported similar cases. An awareness program on “2019-Novel Coronavirus” was organized by the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, SGTU for the non-teaching staff and healthcare workers of SGTU. About 300 people attended the event. At the outset, Dr. Sansar Chand Sharma, Dean, FMHS, SGTU apprised the audience of the need for such awareness and necessary timely measures that healthcare personnel at SGTU can adapt to tackle the threat. Dr. Anita Chakravarti, Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology, updated the audience on the 2019-Novel Coronavirus and its pathogenesis. Dr. DPS Sudan, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine spoke on the predominant clinical symptoms and care of the patient. Dr. Tanisha Bharara, Department of Microbiology covered the Coronavirus testing centers in India. Dr. Madhulekha Bhattacharya, Profe
