Introduction: The coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered coronavirus. This virus belongs to the family of Coronaviridae. It is closely related or similar to SARS __ampersandsignamp; MERS. The disease has nearly infected about 5,939,234 people and claimed 367,255 lives globally till June 2020. The main aim is to create awareness about the preventive measures to be taken during this massive spread of coronavirus. Materials and Methods: This is a review-based study about the preventive measures to be taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus and its Preventive Measures: The virus causing COVID-19 is similar to that of SARS and MERS. In humans, these viruses cause respiratory tract infections, ranging from mild to lethal. To prevent the spread of this disease, a person must wash their hands thoroughly and maintain at least 1m distance from others. The COVID-19 symptoms might be milder but infectivity is higher than SARS and MERS. Hence proper preventive measures must be taken.