The investigation of this review article is based on a recently outbreak of a pandemic disease which has posed a major health hazards, the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is a infection which is more commonly referred to as COVID-19. This infectious disease is emerging and reducing human population across the globe. Common symptoms noted among human for this infection include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, and sore throat are less common symptoms. The infection is transmitted from one human to others by respiratory droplets, often produced during coughing and sneezing. It takes 2–14 days to develop symptoms from the day of exposure. The person who has been infected by the virus need to get himself isolated. Several methods to prevent from this virus include hand washing, maintaining distance from other people, use of sanitizer frequently. To avoid contamination person should wear face mask in general public. This infection has its acute effect on people with old age group or patient having low immunity. In most cases person infected with this virus need to be admitted to intensive care unit for intensive care and supportive organ treatment.