Abstract
Throughout the history, pandemics have played a significant role in
reshaping human civilizations. In this series, Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new coronavirus strain causing
novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) disease that has brought the entire
world to its knees. The uncertainty revolving around the virus can spark
beyond our imagination if not handled appropriately. Immunity against
COVID-19 can be achieved in two ways – through natural infection or
through vaccination against COVID-19. The second way is the most
preferred one, is to develop a safe and effective vaccine and practice
mass vaccination without enduring the significant loss of precious
lives. However, efficiently developing and delivering a perfect vaccine
on time under tremendous pressure to meet millions of expectations is
not an easy task as there are many elephants in the room. Besides, we do
need a strong, vigilant, and people-friendly healthcare delivery system
to translate the vaccine into vaccination without any discrimination.
Until such time the vaccine is developed and mass administration takes
place the silver bullets against COVID-19 would be symptomatic
treatment, avoid mass gathering, social distancing, frequent hand
washing, wearing masks and gloves, and generating COVID-19 related
awareness in the society.