VIKRAM TARAR

Section-7
Reflective Reading 1
1. Turning Crisis into Opportunity.
2. The primary objective of the author is he wants that the global
economy will change and grow and help in other crisis like
immediate health crisis climate change and global inequality.
3. Yes I am agreeing with the author because of that if the global
economy will grow and change the world become going to
change. Global economy has a large impact on the society.
4. The first COVID-19 case in India was detected on January 30; the

same day that WHO declared it a public health emergency of

international concern. India went into lockdown almost two
months later. On June 8, after 10 weeks of lockdown, India started
a phased reopening of its economy. With Unlock 1.0, the country
is trying to balance attempts to revive the economy while dealing
with increasing caseloads and new hotspots. On June 30, official
COVID-19 cases stood at over 585,000, and more than 17,500
deaths (Figure 1). While recovery rates have improved to 60
percent and the death rate is relatively low considering that India
is the fourth most-impacted country globally, COVID-19 in India is
 nowhere close to the peak. Recent analysis done jointly by Duke
University’s Center for Policy Impact in Global Health and the
Public Health Foundation of India assesses India’s pandemic
preparedness and its policy response has been varied across the
states. It also provides a snapshot of the current situation. But its
main contribution is to identify the policy gaps that India must
close quickly. India went into full lockdown on March 24; at the
time, India had just 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases and fewer than
10 deaths. The sudden lockdown had a severe impact on millions
of low-income migrant workers and daily-wage earners. With no
savings and little guidance or financial help from the government,
these workers and their families faced food insecurity and
hardships that led many to walk hundreds of miles to reach their
villages. News of migrants killed in road and train accidents made
headlines, along with reports of migrants fleeing quarantine
centers due to overcrowding and unhealthy facilities. The
economic impact of the lockdown on migrants was mitigated
through provision of rations by the government, but this was
implemented more than 45 days after lockdown.
5. The coronavirus pandemic has definitely changed the way
we approach our daily lives. Since March 2020, we have
experienced changes we could never have imagined. But
now, with progress related to the vaccine, many reports are
showing that we’ll see significant declines in reported cases.
And though life might not get back to the normal we once
had, we may find a new normal that provides a host of
unexpected benefits. There have been many benefits to this
pandemic lifestyle that we are all living. Many of us will look
back on 2020 and the first half of 2021
as the years we wish to forget. From social distancing to the
need to wear a mask to the inability to hug our family and
friends as we once did, life has changed. And though it can
be easy to sink into the rabbit hole of woe is me, when we
think about it, a lot of good has happened. And these things
are:

1. Leaders have learned to trust

Employees.
Many businesses have found themselves faced with the need to shutter
their doors during the pandemic but not necessarily shut down
operations. Instead, management teams and employees have banded
together to create virtual work environments that are not only productive
and successful but enjoyable too.

2. Businesses have learned how to think differently .

Playing off the famous Apple slogan from the late 1990s, many of us
have learned to think differently and open our minds to new ideas. And
from this pandemic, many businesses have come up with new business
models. Restaurants that never offered takeout have figured out how to
do so. In many towns, restaurants have created “drive-through dinners”
that allow families to pick up family meals without ever getting out of
their car and with little to no contact with others.
3. Technology has been embraced in new ways.
Companies worldwide have started using Zoom, Google Chats, and
other technology to have face-to-face meetings so employees can stay
connected. At Duvall Dental Center, in particular, we have introduced
the concept of virtual dental consultations. These virtual consultations
are not only time-friendly but can be highly productive in helping you
understand your options for cosmetic and restorative treatments. All you
need to do is provide a close-up selfie of your smile and answers to
some of our questions. We can then review your photo and goals and
meet with you over a video consultation to address your questions and
concerns and provide you with a personalized recommendation.
4. Life has slowed down just a bit .
With fewer places to go and fewer things to do safely, it would seem
that this could be viewed as a negative. And sure, we all wish we didn’t
have to go through this past year. That said when we sit back and think
about it, has everything been bad? For many of us, the pandemic has
given us the opportunity to slow down a bit and focus on the essentials.
Whether it be spending more quality time with our children, taking time
to phone a long lost friend or relative, or having a video conference with
friends and family over the holidays, chances are you have had the
opportunity to reconnect with people you haven’t talked to in a long
time.

5. We have learned who and what matters to us most

As we shared in the point above, we have reconnected with people we
haven’t talked to in a long time. But aside from that, many of us have
had a chance to sit back and reflect on what is essential. For many, it
might mean that we have taken this extra time at home to get more
physically fit. For others, maybe they have tried new recipes and
learned how to eat healthier. And yet, for others, perhaps they have put
new self-care routines into place to help manage their stress and overall
health. Whatever it is you discovered about yourself, you may be able
to thank these weird times for those epiphanies.

6. We’ve thought about more than just ourselves.

Perhaps you have read a news story or know of a situation where
people thought about the bigger picture during the pandemic. In
troubled times, it can be easy to go into despair. But many have found a
way to do good for others, whether it is by delivering groceries to senior
citizens that were too high-risk to go to the grocery store. Or maybe you
donated to a GoFundMe site for a family in need. Stories of people
doing good for others have been on a historic rise over the last year,
and that’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it?