Abstract

COVID-19 is a disease caused by way of a new strain of coronavirus. ‘CO’ stands for corona, ‘VI’ for virus, and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disorder used to be referred to as ‘2019 novel coronavirus. ’The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the identical family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold. Virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person. Individuals can also be infected from and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and touching their face. The present aim of the study was to assess the knowledge on covid-19 pandemic among adults at ambattur estate. A quantitative approach with descriptive research design was adopted for the present study. 100 male and female adults were selected by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self –structured method questionnaire was used to collect both the demographic data and the existing level of knowledge on covid-19 pandemia among adults. Among 100 adults, maximum score of existing level of knowledge on covid-19 pandemia among adults was found to be 30.0 and mean score 19.72 with standard deviation 4.09. Around 53(53.0%) of adults had moderate level of knowledge on Corona virus hence the findings of present study concluded that, the knowledge among adults on covid-19 pandemia should be improved to knowledge and skills and to provide safety.