Course: HFF225 Philosophy and Current Issues

Group: 16
Supervisor: Dr. Vynotdni Rathinasamy
Topic: The Plague in Response to the COVID-12 Pandemic

Introduction
 COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a pathogen called coronavirus.
 Initially erupted in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, in late 2019 and quickly spread
around the world
 The pandemic has had a profound impact on global health, economic and social
life, causing global concern and a health emergency.
 In 2022, the number of confirmed infections worldwide exceeded 300 million, and
the death toll exceeded 5 million.
 So, what are the impacts of the factors and how can we defend against the
widespread pandemic?

Factors
 Droplet transmission
- they are called respiratory droplets or droplet nucleus1.
- transmitted from person to person primarily through respiratory droplets
and contact routes 2-7 through coughing or sneezing
- transmission can also occur through contaminants in the immediate
environment around an infected person
- can occur through direct contact with an infected person and indirect
contact
 Airborne transmission
- occur in certain circumstances and environments where aerosol-producing
procedures or supportive care are performed
- can remain in the air for a long time and spread to other people across
distances of more than 1 meter.
- i.e., tracheal intubation, bronchoscopy, open aspiration, aerosol therapy etc

Impact
 Financial hardship
- a massive loss of employment as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, and
millions more people have had their livelihoods threatened
- job losses led to widespread financial hardship for individuals and families
- many people lost their main source of income, making it difficult to pay for
basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare
 Impact on student
- schools were forced to close due to the pandemic, keeping pupils at home
- many were unable to study effectively without their teachers' direction
- the students struggled with mental health problems like stress, sadness,
and stress
 - many of them stressed over the pupils and the school as they studied alone
 mental health and well-being
- we were confined to our homes, isolated from co-workers and friends to
break the chain of transmission
- boredom, the loss of freedom, and the separation from our loved ones
undoubtedly affected our mental health and social fabric
- it increased fear, anxiety, lack of sleep, and xenophobia in many people

How to overcome
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended some practices that need to be
practiced to overcome covid 19:
 Keep hands clean and away from face
- especially important to do after being in close contact or in the same room
as the sick person
- if soap and water aren't nearby, use a hand sanitizer that has at least 60%
alcohol
- avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
 Wear a face mask
- wear the most protective face mask that will wear regularly, fits well and is
comfortable
- don't touch or handle the mask while using it
- throw away the used mask and wash your hands

 Clean home often

- use household cleaning sprays or wipes to clean surfaces that are often
touched, such as counters, tabletops and doorknobs
- avoid cleaning the sick person's separate room and bathroom
- set aside bedding and utensils for the sick person only to use
 Avoid having visitors in our home.
- don't allow visitors until the sick person has completely gotten better and
doesn't have any COVID-19 signs or symptoms

Summary
 the multifaceted effects of the COVID-19 pandemic include the health, economic
and social domains
 it begins by outlining the global situation, emphasizing the rapid spread of the
virus
 the multiple dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, provide a comprehensive
picture of its origin, contagion, prevention measures and widespread social impact
 it is also illuminates the interconnectedness of health, economic stability,
education, and mental well-being in the face of global crisis
 it is important for us to focus on current issues from time to time in order to be
able to prevent these symptoms early and be vigilant
 lessons learned from this unprecedented crisis will undoubtedly shape future
strategies for pandemic preparedness and response