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Background: COVID-19 is defined as a new type of coronavirus that spreads rapidly from person to person and becomes a major epidemic that causes a great tragedy. The starting point of the virus is considered to be the Wuhan city of China, and the first fatal cases were reported in late 2019. At this point, this virus causes fatal effects, especially on the elderly and those with chronic diseases. As of May 7, 2020, COVID-19 has been confirmed in over 3. 8 million individuals worldwide and has resulted in more than 268,000 deaths. Knowledge of disease transmission, public health person hygiene are vitally important for developing effective control measures The objective of the study was to assess the awareness of COVID-19 transmission, prevention and control among general public. Methods: In this cross-sectional, web-based survey, conducted during February 2020 to April 2020 among the general population of in and around Chennai, questions asked regarding the Knowledge of the population about COVID-19. Data collection form includes participants� socio demographic characteristics and source of information regarding COVID-19. Collected and analyzed by using SPSS-24.0. Results: 96% of study subjects heard about COVID19 and caused by Virus. Around 85% knew that COVID19 spread through droplets and direct contact with infected person. 91% knew the symptoms of COVID19. 75% of the study subjects knew the prevention and control of the disease COVID19. Education and area of living play a significant role in adequate knowledge. Conclusions: The present study highlights that the general public has adequate knowledge towards COVID-19 at the time of its pandemic outbreak.