Impact of COVID-19 on Chandigarh-Its causes, consequences and role of community in preventing its transmission

Abstract

Present research study demonstrates the current international problem of rapid spread of COVID -19 Virus with special emphasis focused on Chandigarh residents. The response of Chandigarh residents towards lock-down period, their role in dealing and handling of problems and preventing further transmission of Virus has been discussed in detail. The different impact of lock-down period on people staying in different areas of Chandigarh is observed. Variations in life styles of Chandigarh residents with unique revolution followed by some community people during lock down period suggest requirement of well utilization of emergency situations in wise and patient manner. A comparative study of lock down period impact on air quality and COVID-19 reports on Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali residents has been done. Panchkula has been reported to show best results in both air quality as well as COVID-19 report results, with better results observed for Chandigarh city and least results for Mohali.