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Key Takeaways
- The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way the US public education system runs its daily operations. The pandemic has affected the safety guidelines, the instructional methods, the assessment/grading system, and the mental health of students/teachers in the schools.
- Businesses faced unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus; therefore, dramatic changes in business models were made across the globe. Changes were made in the workplace and outside of it while companies introduced more delivery features to adapt to customer needs.
- Due to social isolation, quarantine, and the stress of COVID-19, mental health has decreased dramatically during the pandemic. The virus has impacted a wide range of people from the patients to medical professionals.
- COVID-19 caused many people and families to lose their jobs and struggle financially. It also caused a lot of things to change in society and a lot of uncertainty about the future. Because of this, and people being stuck in their homes, many people have struggled with stress, anxiety, and depression. It has also caused domestic abuse to increase and become more violent.
- Social restrictions put forth due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted society in many ways due to new rules and mandatory protocols which have been put in place to combat the virus. The social restrictions have caused an increase in depression and anxiety in people, as well as an overall decrease to the quality of life as a result of the new measures and social restrictions put in place beauce of COVID-19.
- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, countries put policies into place that hurt the economy. While some sectors of the economy were hurt more than others, the effect of Coronavirus on the global economy can be seen in the stock market , in unemployment rates, and in consumption in different sectors of the economy.
- COVID-19 changed the way people interacted with sports and entertainment. Although, the change was unusual with social distancing, either fans became virtual fans or watched games while wearing a mask. Overall, it was the best option to keep everyone safe, so they could still enjoy sports and entertainment.
- Over the past six months, COVID-19 has taken the United States by storm. Many individuals have died due to the disease because of their underlying health conditions along with their socioeconomic status. Overall the medical, social, and socioeconomic impacts of the disease have disproportionately affected minorities.
- Science and Technology has positively adjusted diagnostic tests for detecting the virus including improvements in accuracy and time. COVID-19 testing is an essential duty that is needed to end the pandemic.
- Social media gave society an easier way to quickly communicate during these unfamiliar times, though many different apps and programs, which can be very beneficial in a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sometimes this quick communication led to the spread of misinformation rather than factual information.
- COVID-19 has been a major obstacle for the US government, but policies have been put into place to ensure Americans are safe and financially stable during this global pandemic. It has impacted elections, healthcare systems, debates, and policies to ensure the safety of everyone who has been influenced by COVID-19.
Review Questions
- In what ways can the US public education system learn/improve from COVID-19 pandemic?
- What was the primary societal factor that pushed businesses to stay open during the pandemic?
- What are some examples of underlying health conditions found in Black individuals?
- How did COVID19 have an effect on mental health and domestic abuse?
- How have online resources helped life during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the social restrictions in place?
- Was the overall economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic a negative or positive impact? Why?
- What was the purpose of the NBA “bubble” and how many teams were allowed?
- Which type of COVID-19 test is more useful for detecting the virus itself?
- What were some benefits and drawbacks of social media being used as a way of quick communication during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
- How has COVID-19 impacted government and political policies?
- How has social isolation impacted overall mental health?
