3.12 | Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19, akin to the ”Spanish flu,” has spread worldwide. In November
2019, Wuhan received the initial report on infection, and by March 2020,
WHO classified it as a pandemic. Like SARS (another coronavirus closely
linked to the Spanish flu), it is mostly transmitted through sneezing
and droplets. The number of deaths throughout the world caused a
devastating impact. This is despite the disease being less dangerous
than the ”Spanish” flu and less likely to kill younger people.
Nevertheless, advancements in information and communication technology
(ICT) have significantly lessened its negative impacts. The pandemic has
led to work from home and has enhanced social connectedness through new
technology.