The novel coronavirus as we all call it is actually COVID-19. This is the official name given to this deadly and highly contagious disease by the World Health Organisation. The purpose behind giving it a name is to distinguish it from other diseases caused by coronaviruses. The current pandemic is caused by coronavirus and it has today taken on a deadly form. It has spread across the entire globe in under three months and claimed over 15000 victims. It is deadly and contagious and many countries and regions are going into complete lockdown to contain the spread. The distinction between