To prevent COVID-19 from occurring, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. It is also important to practice physical distancing, wear a mask in public places, and avoid large gatherings.

Annual health check-ups can help to identify any underlying health conditions that may increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and corporate health and wellness programs can help to promote healthy habits and reduce the risk of infection.

Diet and exercise do not play a direct role in preventing COVID-19, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help to boost the immune system and reduce the risk of infection.

In summary, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread to become a global pandemic. Symptoms can vary widely and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, and congestion or runny nose. To diagnose COVID-19, a laboratory test called RT-PCR is typically used to detect the virus in a sample of respiratory secretions. There is no specific treatment for COVID-19, treatment is supportive and may include oxygen therapy, pain relief, and medications to reduce fever. To prevent COVID-19 from occurring, it is important to practice good hygiene, physical distancing, wear a mask in public places and avoid large gatherings. Annual health check-ups and corporate health & wellness plans include the prevention methods.