Corona Virus Prevention, Effects and Lessons we can learn from COVID-19

Today, life has drastically changed around the world. The coronavirus outbreak is not just an epidemic, it’s also a global pandemic.  The number of infections keeps soaring world-wide and entire countries are sheltering in place. People everywhere are being asked to stay home and stay away from others in order to reduce the risk of infection. We are worried about our well-being, our jobs, our family, the economy in general. And rightly so! But instead of going through this turbulence with eyes wide shut, we can try to see what good we can extract from this difficult situation.

Caronavirus Effects: What we can learn from Corona Virus

Corona has brought with it a wave of negative outcomes, terrible illness and death, but it also highlighted some important life lessons.

Here are the top insights you may uncover for yourself.

1. We need R&D investment now to prepare for post-coronavirus world

World is calling for a big R&D funding drive for technologies that could halt the spread of the next big epidemic.

In the post-corona world, the big challenge will be the way we spread infection, and the difficulty of isolating people in a globalized world. Beyond the vaccine, the question of how to avoid fast contagions will be the most challenging one for us to face.

2. Our Civilization is More Fragile Than we Think

Amongst rapid technological breakthroughs, global economies with centuries in the making, and even just the comfort of our daily routines, it’s surprising to see just how fragile our civilization really is. The service industry came to a halt. Travel plans got cancelled. Major events including the Olympics and the Premier League were suspended until further notice. Even one of basic human rights—freedom of movement—became subject to severe monitoring and even prosecution. And it all happened practically overnight.  

3. Prepare for the Unknowns

Times of financial crisis are especially challenging for businesses and entrepreneurs. At the same time, they are a fantastic opportunity to build a company that is resilient and versatile enough to overcome even the most violent turbulence. Create a practical risk map for your business finances that would survive not only risks that are foreseeable—but also the ‘known unknowns’— such as the coronavirus crisis. And who knows—you might just build the next unicorn.   

4. We are Learning What Matters the Most

Some people scoff at the saying that “money doesn’t make you happy”. They are sure it will. However, in the light of the devastating deaths due to COVID-19 we are being reminded that health—not money—is our true wealth, and that we’d give anything for the well-being of our family and loved ones.

So practice gratitude for being alive and well enough. 

5. We Are Rediscovering Ourselves

Now that we understand that money can’t buy us happiness, we must realize that there is another thing it cannot buy us—time. Time is the ultimate luxury, and with the self-isolation measures in place, it is a precious gift that we might all finally be able to enjoy.

So use this once-in-a-life time opportunity for personal growth. Discover your interests, priorities and maybe even your life purpose in the process. Do the work, and when quarantine measures are lifted you might just emerge into the real world with a clearer understanding of who you are and where you want to go.

6. Mother Nature is Speaking to us

For decades, we have abused the environment. Plastic pollution, resource depletion, air and water contamination are all embarrassing examples of how we treat Mother Nature. As concerning as it is to see certain manufacturing and travel industries coming to a halt, it is nice to see Mother Nature beginning to heal her wounds. So if we treat Mother Nature with kindness – and it will do the same for us. And if we continue to destroy our lands, we also deplete our resources and damage our agricultural systems. Let the Planet Breathe.

7. Science matters

We can save lives by funding, accessing and understanding the best science available. The science on climate change has been clear for decades, but we’ve failed in communicating the danger to the public, leading to slow action and widespread denial of the facts.

8. We have the ability to make drastic changes very quickly

When sufficiently motivated, we can suspend business as usual to help each other. All over the world, healthy people are changing their lifestyles to protect the more vulnerable people in their communities. Similar dedication for climate change could transform our energy consumption immediately. All of us can make a difference and play an important role in the solution.

9. Working from home should be an option for many

During this time many people learned that their jobs were possible to do from home. Once the virus outbreak ends, it might be worth having a chat with your boss about working from home possibilities when necessary. Most jobs have certain amount of work that can be done remotely. Without the virus in place, there should still be some system in place that will promote work-life balance.

10. The Internet should be a basic right

In this critical situation Internet is playing a big role to keep people stay at home. To share data from one region to region, country to country we need internet.  As tele-health illustrated, digital access is now like oxygen. Students throughout the world could not access online learning tools without broadband.

11. We came to know the value of Doctors, Researchers, Police and Sanitary Workers 

If this scary time has taught us anything, it’s that doctors and researchers will be the ones who get us out of this mess. Police and Sanitary Workers playing also a big role. They are the ones working day and night to drive the recovery of the world. At the moment, hundreds of scientists scramble to find a coronavirus treatment. 

12. Everyone should know how to cook

Coronavirus Lock Down teaches us to learn how to cook. Especially for workers who are  far distance from the family. Learning how to cook is one of the most important skills person can have. You depend on yourself. It teaches you self-sustainability. Knowing exactly what is in your food and feeling that sense of reward when you completely cook a meal on your own.

13. The importance of talking to friends and relatives

This Corono teaches us friends and relations value. It’s so hard for some people to just be still and do nothing. Being alone, especially for extroverts can be exhausting and lonely. Now that we can’t go out and talk with them, but in this situation the best way to combat loneliness is to be in regular contact with friends and relatives, by chatting over the phone or video chatting. This is the time to have long talks and deep conversations to make better relationships. 

14. Medical surge capacity 

Coronovirus showed us, as did the refugee crisis, that the globe lacks the ability to assemble a powerful intensive care capacity. This is now a clear challenge for world leaders. We came to know that revamp hospitals and their infrastructures and materials.

15. Health assurance 

Coronavirus proved that the “Internet of You” can support a new era of health assurance. I call it “healthcare with no address”, where sophisticated medicine can be delivered to people at home. People want to live happy and productive lives without healthcare getting in the way. We now know we can do that. In many countries, this is the future. Instead, it must be done with digital health.

16. The world is wildly connected

We like to remember this one when it suits us—when talking about the connectivity that technology allows or the global nature of business. But we are obviously all connected physically, too, as evidenced by the speedy spread of the virus around the globe. To think of countries as fundamentally separate from one another is fundamentally flawed. Once we internalize this, we’ll probably be better off, both psychologically and in our ability to plan for future pandemics.

17. Humanity is Reminded Of its Place

We humans have come far. From stick-wielding apes over the cultivation of farmland and utilization of steam-powered engines to stock-trading algorithms, self-driving cars and life-altering medicine.

We have labeled ourselves the crown of creation. With the domestication of animals, flights to the moon, and genetic modifications, we see ourselves as the immortal kings of the earth and (soon to be) conquerors of the universe.

In reality, we are nothing but a speck of dust in the whole endless universe. It reminds us of who we are. It teaches us humility and that everything will come to an end. And by doing so, it teaches us to be grateful for all the moments we have and all the things we can enjoy.

18. Look For the Positive

Life is what you make of it. If you solely focus on the negative, that’s all you’ll ever see. But if you care to look beyond that, you’ll find the golden nuggets hidden away in the mud. There is no rainbow without the rain. And after rain comes sunshine.

19. We came to Know the importance of Personal Hygiene & Hand wash

Health experts say the best, simplest ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone must practice good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading.

Basic hygiene measures may seem obvious, but they are important. Washing hands with plain soap and plain water kills viruses, but only if it’s done thoroughly and often. Hands should be scrubbed for at least 20 seconds twice and ensure germs won’t be transferred to objects or spread from person to person. avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue. And put used tissues straight into the bin. Keep distance with others. Stay Home Stay Safe.

20. Prepare yourself for the Financial Crisis

You’ll never know when a misfortune will rain down on you – such is life. When it comes and you are unprepared, the effects can be disastrous to you and your family.

Thus, the biggest favour you can do for yourself is to plan around these uncertainties. While some reports have shown the stabilization of number of cases of the coronavirus, let's take this outbreak as a reminder to review and prepare ourselves for an unexpected financial crisis and what such unpredictability can pose. Keep healthy and stay safe.

 Views or Opinions expressed here are My Own.