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The Rise and The Fall of COVID-19
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The Rise and The Fall of COVID-19
Brief overview
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most unfortunate global health pandemics ever witnessed in the 21st century. It was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and was caused by a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Later, COVID-19 caused widespread illness, death, and social and economic disruptions. Ideally, COVID-19 is a respiratory-caused severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 SARS-CoV-2 that is shared following respiratory droplets when the infected coughs, sneezes, or talks and comes into contact with the fluid. Affected patients would experience increased fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. The flood of people seeking healthcare services caused limited access to medical facilities, testing, and vaccination. This challenge affected the nature of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention models (Zhang et al., 2021).
The emergence of this breakout caused diverse issues and multifaceted challenges to public health. There were cases of disparities in incidence treatment and prevalence, which required quick interventions to address underlying social and economic determinants of health.
Social and Other Determinants of Health Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Socioeconomic disparities were some of the factors that affected the significant treatment
of COVID-19 outcomes. Social status was a factor that affected healthcare delivery because facilities that did not have funds suffered in lines seeking treatment. Individuals with lower SES often face barriers to healthcare access, leading to delayed testing and treatment. Limited access to remote work options and reliance on crowded living conditions increase exposure risks, contributing to higher infection rates among economically disadvantaged populations.
Race and Ethnicity
Racial and ethnic minorities, particularly African American and Hispanic communities seeking services, were highly noted. The scope of experience was higher, and the severity of the COVID-19 incidence was observed. There were cases of systemic racism, and this caused some people to have challenges when trying to access quality healthcare besides their prejudice and higher rates of comorbidities, which contributed to these disparities. Cultural and linguistic barriers also impact communication, understanding, and adherence to preventive measures. According to the world healthcare organization, dated 16
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days, 6,987,222cumulative deaths and 772,386,069 cumulative case
Gender
While COVID-19 affects people across genders, traceable evidence emerged outlining issues of disparities. Men, on average, experience higher mortality compared to that of women and children. On the same note, there were cases where women and children were given a high priority, and men ended up dying. Biological factors, such as hormonal differences and behavioural factors, including healthcare-seeking behaviours, contribute to varied outcomes
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(Zhang et al., 2021). Societal roles and expectations may influence exposure risks and adherence to preventive measures differently between genders.
Current Proposed Solution Different stakeholders came up with various innovative ideas for handling the disease in case of an outbreak. Some agencies include various global governments, the World Healthcare Organization, public and private agencies, and others. Some measures adopted and considered include equity in vaccination regardless of ethnic group or income. There were efforts to prioritize vulnerable communities and those who could afford and purchase expensive vaccines (Zheng et al., 2020). Besides, there was community-based teaching and outreach through developed testing programs, a critical aspect used to address the issue and manage the disease. Besides that, measures such as restriction and quarantine were taken to manage the spread of the disease. Different stakeholders made some regulations to ensure that the spread of the disease was managed and contained. For instance, they advocated for massive distribution of resources to poor countries to ensure the disease's spread was managed. Besides that, there were comprehensive programs. Conclusion Despite the world's challenges, different stakeholders managed to step in strongly and showcase their efforts. Developing plans, processes, techniques, and response models saved the world from the claimed catastrophe. Today, the world is better prepared for the rise and response to such threats. During this period, a committed organization did their due diligence and developed a vaccine that helped treat and manage the issue. Several COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for effective global use, including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson's
Janssen, AstraZeneca, Sinovac, Sinopharm, Sputnik V, and Novavax. The development employed technologies such as mRNA, viral vector, and protein subunit approaches and ensured that what members of the public were given was free from healthcare hazards.
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Zhang, Yang, Q., Albaradei, S., Xiaoting, L., & Alamro, H. (2021, May 17). Rise and fall of the global conversation and shifting sentiments during the COVID-19 pandemic
. Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-021-00798-7
Zheng, H., Zhang, K., & Nie, M. (2020). The fall and rise of the taxi industry in the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study. SSRN Electronic Journal
. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3674241
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