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BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease in 2019, also called COVID-19 which has spread worldwide has given rise to a pandemic situation The aetiological agent is the (SARS-CoV-2) the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 The COVID-19 pandemic has an unusual way of striking the entire world Crises has spread rapidly Disease load and casualties are still on the rise, and crisis influence is spreading across developing countries Around the globe, the reactions, perceptions, and outcomes were distinct The outbreak has reflected unfavourable mental health impacts and symptoms This pandemic has also affected the healthcare department that is treating the patients suffering from diseases other than corona The power and severity of slowdown varying from being temporary to a long-term recession, they are unanimous about the fact that the slowdown would have an intense impact amongst various sectors of the economy Most importantly, some panic among consumers and firms has disfigured normal patterns of consumption and caused market inconsistency Digitalization and automation have proved to be the solution in this challenging phase Telemedicine and Tele physiotherapy for online consultancy have changed the time in a positive way Conducting live sessions reduces the psychological risks to the patients and also is beneficial for the motivation of the therapy Tele-rehabilitation increases the level of treatment for people with disorders in both physical and mental wellbeing, lowers hospital expenses, and strengthens conventional face-to-face practice This article would give the overall idea of how the social, economic, cultural, and psychological aspects are influenced by the pandemic

BACKGROUND Since December 2019, a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been identified in a group of community acquired pneumonia patients in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China (1) Within one month of its discovery, this novel coronavirus was rapidly spreading in all regions of China and 25 countries in Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and South America, North America With the COVID 19 pandemic rapidly spreading in India and the world, it is imperative that the rehabilitation team understands virus's epidemiology quickly at the beginning stages of this certainly long global epidemic Coronavirus is a novel virus, and it has no known immunity for most of the world population This is more contagious and lethal than influenza viruses, and effective medication and a vaccine are months away Our strategy against this is primarily social distancing and interventions to manage infections

BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) originating in Wuhan, China in December 2019 spread worldwide rapidly It was declared as a global public health emergency, and subsequently as a pandemic by the WHO, owing to its worldwide spread Currently, Covid-19 is of the gravest concern because of its high transmissibility, high mortality, rapid global spread, lack of knowledge about the disease and lack of management resources Lockdown and self-quarantine measures have been implemented globally by various nations to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 In several nations, fitness centres and other public places, where people are normally active, had been temporarily closed to prevent further spread of infection Being quarantined at home for extended periods makes it challenging to stay physically active Recent studies demonstrated that regular physical activities and exercises lower the incidence of several communicable diseases, including the novel Covid-19 by enhancing the immune system Regular exercises improve the components of physical fitness, which include muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, coordination, balance and agility, which in turn, enhance the physiological functions of the body Regular exercises and relaxation techniques are some significant approaches aimed at improving one's overall health during the quarantine Since organizations and governments worldwide had advised physical activity in quarantine, and also because regular physical activity is beneficial for both the physical and mental health, its role in the quarantine is significant This review highlights the significance of physical activity and exercise in enhancing the well-being of individuals during the quarantine phase of Covid-19 pandemic