The Epidemiology of Coronavirus SARS Cov-2 Virus in Iran

Abstract

Background and objectives: SARS Cov-2 the enveloped, non-segmented, positive sense RNA virus has changed the biological life of the planet Earth in a short time. Since COVID-19 is now considered a pandemic disease and COVID-19 is now spread in all regions of this country, the goal of present study was to observe the spread of the disease in Iran and the problems in treating the disease. Methods: First, the virus and its history was reviewd, and then the epidemic of this disease from the initial stages to present time (1/18/98) was examined and the problems were expressed, then solutions were proposed. Conclusion: In order to protect the people and their resources (the same people and equipment), the chain of infection should be cut off and the rate of infection should be reduced so that the treatment system can respond to patients. A method to prevent the spread of SARS Cov-2 is to quarantine cities and areas infected with the virus. Quarantine should be started before the initiation of symptoms.