On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Many people did not anticipate that, more than 22 months later, daily routines once considered standard would still be in upheaval. While widespread vaccination efforts have been a step in the right direction, much of the world still finds itself struggling to control COVID-19. There is still considerable uncertainty of what the post-pandemic world will look like, particularly in light of the emergence of new variants. By now, most people have been sufficiently bombarded by COVID-19 related news reporting the number of new cases, vaccine efficacy reports, percentage of vaccine coverage, and how overwhelmed healthcare systems are around the world. With so much information available on the internet, perhaps now is a good opportunity for us to take a step back and re-visit the basics of COVID-19.
Introduction to COVID-19
Introduction to COVID-19
Introduction to COVID-19
On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Many people did not anticipate that, more than 22 months later, daily routines once considered standard would still be in upheaval. While widespread vaccination efforts have been a step in the right direction, much of the world still finds itself struggling to control COVID-19. There is still considerable uncertainty of what the post-pandemic world will look like, particularly in light of the emergence of new variants. By now, most people have been sufficiently bombarded by COVID-19 related news reporting the number of new cases, vaccine efficacy reports, percentage of vaccine coverage, and how overwhelmed healthcare systems are around the world. With so much information available on the internet, perhaps now is a good opportunity for us to take a step back and re-visit the basics of COVID-19.