Covid-19 has become a critical issue for discussion worldwide. It touched all spheres of life, including medicine, education, business, and tourism among others. All people were directly or implicitly impacted by the consequences of the lockdown and pandemic in general. Life has changed, and society has to adapt to new circumstances. On the one hand, these harsh conditions granted many opportunities for development and growth for some, however, many hospitals realized that there are not enough resources to treat people under such pressure. This article aims at answering the question of how the globe responds to Covid-19.
Although the pandemic has spread worldwide, the measures taken by different countries have similar components. The governments try to implement various policies, some of which were successful, and other states adopted the ideas in their prevention programs. World Health Organization (WHO) has created a plan with the objectives which help reduce the risks and control the current situation (United Nations, 2020). These goals involve collecting more information and data on the status of Covid-19 worldwide.
Moreover, the organization urges to provide them access to medical services, which must be “affordable, safe, effective, and easily administered” (United Nations, 2020, p. 7). The governments should deliver humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable households and address the needs of various communities (United Nations, 2020, p. 8). Finally, it is crucial to create a recovery plan for the future sustainable development of the countries and the planet in general. Thus, the report addresses the essential topics and points to different spheres of life.
The examples of how countries began to fight the virus vary from one state to another; however, there are some similarities. First, many countries started to conduct research studies to develop the vaccine. Moreover, some people such as medical workers have already been vaccinated. Nonetheless, it takes much time for the data analyses and clinical placebo-control trials. Thus, governments focus on prevention measures and providing the access to medical treatment.
Second, the lockdown was the initial practical attempt to control the virus. The implementation of lockdowns at an early stage by Australia, New Zealand, and China, among others, helped prevent the spread of Covid-19 and give time for the development of vaccines (Osier et al., 2020). Another measure of prevention taken was to educate the population about risks and consequences as well as protection means. For instance, the WHO created an Information Network for Epidemics to provide regular resources and updates on the current situation (United Nations, 2020). Furthermore, there were a few collaborations between countries to deliver necessary biomedical equipment, masks, and gloves. The United Nations and its partners organized the shipment of essential supplies to more than 130 countries (United Nations, 2020). Therefore, the response to Covid-19 on the international scale involved the collaboration and mutual support of different countries and organizations.
Finally, the plan for future disease control and prevention which includes several issues has been delivered. First, the standardized alert system’s development to avert the spread of viruses is on the international agenda (United Nations, 2020). Second, operational and technical guidance should be in priority for further collaborations of organizations. As a result, these measures will help organize medical treatment access, up-to-date information, and the usage of necessary tools to fight diseases and viruses.
To conclude, the current pandemic has changed the way politicians and researchers develop clinical placebo-control trials and adopt practical measures to fight viruses worldwide. Covid-19 proved that countries have to cooperate and share relevant information promptly to achieve more effective results in disease prevention. The essential steps which can be taken include providing accurate information immediately, delivering necessary equipment, and further developing of recovery plans to help mitigate the outcomes of virus spread.
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