ABSTRACT SARS COV-2 is a zoonotic single stranded, positively charged RNA virus belonging to the family of coronaviruses and order of Nidovirales and there are evidences regarding its transmission to humans which state it jumped from bats to pangolins to humans via several mutations. There are several different methods that are being considered for the treatment including Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, carbon quantum dots, plasma therapy, etc. Testing of patients is being carried out by RT-PCR. The gear to fight the virus includes coveralls, goggles, gloves, etc. Soaps, disinfectants and sanitizers have also played a crutial role in the fight against the virus.