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There is a new public health crisis threatening the world with the emergence and spread of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) or the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), as it is now called, is rapidly spreading from its origin in Wuhan City of Hubei Province of China to the rest of the world. Coronaviruses are enveloped positive-sense RNA viruses that are diversely found in humans and wildlife originated in bats ranging from 60 nm to 140 nm in diameter with spike-like projections on its surface giving it a crown-like appearance under the electron microscope, hence the name coronavirus. A total of six species have been identified which are known to infect the neurological, respiratory, enteric, and hepatic systems. The epicenter of infection was linked to seafood and exotic animal wholesale markets in the city. SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious and has resulted in a rapid pandemic of COVID-19. As the number of cases continues to rise, it is clear that these viruses pose a threat to public health. The disease is transmitted by inhalation or contact with infected droplets and the incubation period ranges from 2 to 14 days. The symptoms are usually fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, fatigue, and malaise among others. The disease is mild in most people; in some (usually the elderly and those with comorbidities), it may progress to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and multiorgan dysfunction. Many people are asymptomatic. The case fatality rate is estimated to range from 2 to 3%. Treatment is essentially supportive; role of antiviral agents is yet to be established. Prevention entails home isolation of suspected cases and those with mild illnesses and strict infection control measure at hospitals that include contact and droplet precautions. The global impact of this new epidemic is yet uncertain. We conducted a literature review of publicly available information to summarize knowledge about the pathogen and the current epidemic. In this literature review, the causative agent, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and nurses role regarding disease, control, and prevention strategies are all reviewed. It will also provide a means to raise awareness among primary and secondary health-care providers during the current pandemic.

Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) or nosocomial infections constituting a major health problem worldwide; among them the major one is Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) and it occurs after the admission of the patient in hospital due to the reason of other than that infection .Thus the present Study was planned to assess the attitude of staff nurses towards catheter care to prevent CAUTI among Patients Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital, Bathinda (Punjab) Objectives 1.To assess the attitude of nurses towards catheter care for prevention of CAUTI among patients 2.To nd out the association between attitude of nurses towards catheter care for prevention of CAUTI among patients with their socio demographic variables. Descriptive survey design was used. A Quantitative Non experimental Approach was adopted to conduct the Study. 200 staff nurses were selected using Non Probability convenience Sampling Technique .The present study included staff nurses working in intensive care units, cardiac care unit, surgery, medical , orthopaedic and gynaecological and obstetrical wards. A prevalidated tool comprising Socio demographic variables and Self structured attitude scale were used to collect the data. Results: depicts that out of 200 staff nurses that most of staff nurses i.e. 120 (60%) were in the age group of 21-30 years. Most of them i.e.132 (66%) were females. About 40(20%) of staff nurses were presently working in CCU .Most of staff nurses 120(60%) were GNM by qualication .Most of staff nurses 89(44.5%) were having <2 years of experience in present area .Half of the staff nurses 118(59%) had attended training regarding infection control .Almost Half of staff nurses 92(46%) were having mild favourable attitude. There was Statistically Signicant Association found between attitude and gender, professional qualication, years of experience and any training attended regarding infection control. Conclusion: In the present study it is concluded that most of the participants have mild favourable attitude towards catheter care for prevention of CAUTI and needs further focus and support to improve nursing care quality.

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