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The present episode of COVID-19 coronavirus disease among people in Wuhan (China) vigorously affected the worldwide wellbeing and psychological wellness In spite of all assets utilized to neutralize the spreading of the infection, worldwide systems are expected to deal with the related emotional wellbeing issues This flare-up is prompting extra medical issues, for example, stress, nervousness and sleeping disorders Aggregate concerns impact day to day practices, economy, health associations and clinical centers, which can debilitate methodologies of COVID-19 control and lead to greater needs at a worldwide level There have been unprecedented measures adopted to control the rapid spread during the COVID-19 pandemic This survey deals with the adherence to control measures exhibited by the public, effects on their life and their knowledge and awareness levels were evaluated and analysed A self developed questionnaire of about 15 questions was prepared and circulated in google forms The questions were based on the participants awareness level and practice of the preventive measures This survey was conducted among the South Indian population using an online platform 100 people have responded to the survey The data was evaluated using SPSS software and Chisquare test was used for assessing statistical significance,p value < 0 05 was considered as statistically significant Above average level of awareness of the preventive measures and possible development of mental and emotional issues were exhibited by the participants Though the level of awareness wass high, other issues like the emotional challenges were present in more than 50% of the participants The study shows that the general public has a high awareness level on preventive measures and treatment of emotional issues are the need of the hour
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