Abstract
COVID-19, a type of infection that emerged in Wuhan, has become a pandemic affecting
people worldwide and is rapidly spreading and evolving. Day by day, the confirmed
cases and deaths are increasing many folds. SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus; therefore, limited
data are available to curb the disease. Epidemiological approaches, such as isolation, quarantine,
social distancing, lockdown, and curfew, are being employed to halt the spread of the disease.
Individual and joint efforts all over the world are producing a wealth of data and information
which are expected to produce therapeutic strategies against COVID-19. Current research
focuses on the utilization of antiviral drugs, repurposing strategies, vaccine development,
as well as basic to advanced research about the organism and the infection. The review
focuses on its life cycle, targets, and possible therapeutic strategies, which can lead to further
research and development of COVID-19 therapy.