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सार: कोरोनाविषाणू हा विषाणूंचा एक मोठा गट आहे. त्यांच्यामुळे साध्या सर्दी-पडशापासून ते मिडल ईस्ट रेस्पिरेटरी सिंड्रोम (MERS) आणि सिव्हिअर अॅक्युट रेस्पिरेटरी सिंड्रोम (SARS) अशा अधिक गंभीर स्वरूपाचे अनेक आजार होऊ शकतात.

२०१९ साली चीनमधील वुहान प्रांतामध्ये एक नवीन प्रकारचा कोरोना विषाणू (कोविड-१९) सापडला गेला. हा नवीन प्रकारचा विषाणू याआधी कधीही माणसांमध्ये आढळला नव्हता.

हा कोर्स कोविड-१९ आणि श्वसन संबंधात उद्भवणाऱ्या इतर विषाणूंविषयी सर्वसाधारण माहिती पुरवतो आणि याचा हेतू सार्वजनिक आरोग्य संबंधित व्यावसायिक, घटना व्यवस्थापक आणि संयुक्त राष्ट्रे, आंतरराष्ट्रीय संघटना आणि एनजीओ संघटना यांच्यासाठी काम करणाऱ्या कर्मचाऱ्यांना माहिती देणे असा आहे.

या आजाराचे अधिकृत नाव काही संशोधन केल्यानंतर ठरवले गेले असल्याने कुठेही nCoV असा उल्लेख आढळल्यास त्याचा अर्थ कोविड-१९, म्हणजे अलीकडेच शोध लागलेल्या कोरोनाविषाणूंमुळे होणारा संसर्गजन्य आजार असे समजावे .

कृपया लक्षात घ्या की या कोर्सची सामग्री सध्या सर्वात अलीकडील मार्गदर्शन प्रतिबिंबित करण्यासाठी सुधारित केली जात आहे. खालील कोर्सेसमध्ये तुम्हाला विशिष्ट COVID-19-संबंधित विषयांवर अपडेट केलेली माहिती मिळू शकते: लसीकरण: COVID-19 लस चॅनल IPC उपाय: IPC साठी COVID-19 प्रतिजन जलद निदान चाचणी: 1) SARS-CoV-2 प्रतिजन जलद निदान चाचणी ; 2) SARS-CoV-2 प्रतिजन आरडीटी अंमलबजावणीसाठी मुख्य विचार

कृपया लक्षात ठेवा: हे साहित्य शेवटचे 16/12/2020 रोजी अपडेट केले गेले.

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मॉड्युल १: कोविड-१९ समवेत श्वसन संबंधात उद्भवणाऱ्या विषाणूंविषयी प्रस्तावना :, मॉड्युल २: कोविड-१९ समवेत श्वसन संबंधात उद्भवणाऱ्या विषाणूंची तपासणी: पाळत आणि प्रयोगशाळेतील तपासणी:, मॉड्युल ३: प्रयोगशाळेतील तपास:, मॉड्युल ४: जोखीम संवाद आणि सामाजिक सहभाग:, मॉड्युल ५: सामाजिक सहभाग:, मॉड्युल ६: कोविड -१९ श्वसन संबंधात उद्भवणाऱ्या विषाणूंचा प्रतिबंध आणि त्यांना प्रतिसाद:, enroll me for this course, certificate requirements.

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In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Since then WHO has declared it as a Pandemic affecting more than 115 countries around the globe. India witnessed its first COVID-19 case in Kerala on 30th January 2020. With cases rising steadily, all sections of our society must play a role if we are to stop the spread of this disease and the frontline health worker has the responsibility, the reach and the influence within the community. UNICEF and WHO are supporting the government of India in taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Towards this UNICEF and WHO developed a training toolkit for training FLWs on COVID response and containment measures. The toolkit consists of this digital Pocket book of 5 which is a post training job aid and reference material for FLWs. This pocketbook has various topics related to COVID-19 and each topic has '5

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नेहमी विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न

इथे दिली जात असलेली माहिती ही आम्ही विविध विश्वसनीय संस्थांच्या संकेतस्थळांवरून एकत्रित केली आहे. यामध्ये वर्ल्ड हेल्थ आॅर्गनायझेशन, द युनायटेड स्टेट्स सेंटर फॉर डिसीज कंट्रोल अँड प्रिव्हेनशन, द मॅसेच्युसेटस स्टेट डिपार्टमेंट आॅफ पब्लिक हेल्थ, द मिनिस्ट्री आॅफ हेल्थ अँड फॅमिली वेलफेअर, भारत सरकार, द बोस्टन पब्लिक हेल्थ कमिशन आणि क्लिव्हलँड क्लिनिक या आणि अशा ख्यातीप्राप्त संकेतस्थळांचा समावेश आहे. यांतील काही माहिती या संकेतस्थळांवरून शब्दश: घेतलेली आहे, तर काही ठिकाणी ती वेगळ्या पद्धतीने लिहिली गेलेली आहे.  या सर्व संस्थांनी आणि संकेतस्थळांनी या माहितीचे संकलन, लेखन आणि संपादन यांसाठी घेतलेल्या मेहनतीचा, परिश्रमांचा आम्ही येथे साभार निर्देश करतो.

महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा:

WHO  – वर्ल्ड हेल्थ आॅर्गनायझेशन

CDC :  – द युनायटेड स्टेट्स सेंटर फॉर डिसीज कंट्रोल अँड प्रिव्हेनशन

COVID-19  याआधी मानवामध्ये कधीही न आढळलेल्या novel  (म्हणजे नवीन) अशा कोरोना विषाणूमुळे पसरणारा COVID-19 हा नवा आजार आहे. श्वसनमार्गावरील भागात संसगार्ने सौम्य स्वरूपाचा प्रादुर्भाव घडवून आणणारे अनेक प्रकारचे कोरोना विषाणू मानवी शरीरात आढळतात. त्यामुळे श्वासनलिका, सायनस, घशाचा वरचा भाग, स्वरयंत्रात असलेली कंठातील पोकळी अशा ठिकाणी या विषाणूंचा संसर्ग होऊन किरकोळ स्वरूपाचा आजार होतो. कोवीड-१९ या शब्दात CO ही अक्षरे कोरोना या शब्दाचे लघुरूप आहेत, VI म्हणजे व्हायरस किंवा विषाणू, D म्हणजे डिसीज किंवा आजार आणि 19  हा आकडा २०१९ या वर्षाचा  निर्देश करतो.

कोवीड-१९ चा फैलाव कसा होतो?

ज्या व्यक्तींना या विषाणूचा संसर्ग झालेला आहे, अशा व्यक्तींच्या सान्निध्यात येण्याने या संसगार्चा फैलाव होतो. कोवीड-१९ चा संसर्ग झालेल्या व्यक्तीच्या नाका-तोंडातून उडणारे तुषार आणि त्यांतील छोटेछोटे थेंब या विषाणूचा फैलाव करतात. हे थेंब त्या व्यक्तीच्या निकटच्या, नेहमीच्या वापराच्या वस्तूंवर, जमिनीवर पडतात. या वस्तूंना, पृष्ठभागांना अन्य निरोगी व्यक्तीचा स्पर्श झाला आणि असा स्पर्श झालेले हात त्या व्यक्तीने आपल्या डोळ्यांना, नाकाला, तोंडाला लावले; की त्या व्यक्तीला कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग होतो.  संसर्ग झालेल्या व्यक्तीची शिंक, खोकला, खाकरणं, जोराचा श्वासोच्छ्‌वास यांतून उडालेले सूक्ष्म तुषार आणि त्यामधले अतिसूक्ष्म थेंब अन्य व्यक्तींच्या श्वासमागार्ने शरीरात गेले, तरीही हा संर्स्ग होतो. म्हणूनच संसर्ग झालेल्या व्य्क्तीपासून किमान तीन ते सहा फूट किंवा किमान एक ते दोन मीटर अंतरावर असणे आवश्यक आहे. सामाजिक विलगीकरण ( सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग ) महत्त्वाचे आहे, ते म्हणूनच!

कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग झाल्याची लक्षणे कोणती आहेत?

ताप, खोकला, कफ आणि श्वास घ्यायला त्रास होणे ही कोवीड-१९च्या संसगार्ची मुख्य लक्षणे आहेत. या संसगार्ने आजारी असलेल्या व्यक्तीला कमालीचा अशक्तपणा,अंगदुखी, वेदना, नाक-छाती चोंदणे, घसा खवखवणे किंवा अतिसार यांसारखी लक्षणेही जाणवू शकतात. मात्र कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग झालेल्या काही व्यक्तींना आजाराची कोणतीही लक्षणे जाणवत नाहीत. विशेष कोणतीही काळजी न घेताही यांतील काही व्यक्ती संसर्गमुक्त होऊ शकतात. मात्र काही लोकांचे दुखणे वेगाने बळावते आणि त्यांना श्वास घ्यायला कमालीचा त्रास / वेदना होतात.

मी आजारी आहे, असे मला वाटत असेल, तर मी काय करावे?

आपण कोवीड-१९ विषाणूच्या संपर्कात आलो आहोत आणि त्यामुळे आपल्याला तापासारखी लक्षणे जाणवत आहेत, खोकला लागला आहे, कफ जाणवतो आहे किंवा श्वास घ्यायला त्रास होतो आहे, असे तुम्हांला वाटत असेल, तर तुमच्या डॉक्टरांशी त्वरित संपर्क करून त्यांचा सल्ला घ्या. तुम्ही आजारी असलात तर तुम्ही घर-बंद राहणे आणि इतरांच्या संपर्कात न येणे हे सर्वात महत्त्वाचे आहे. अशा स्व-विलगीकरणात राहून अनेक व्यक्ती यातून बऱ्या होऊ शकतात; मात्र आणिबाणीची  परिस्थिती उद्‌भवली, तर तुम्हांला वैद्यकीय मदत तत्काळ मिळणे गरजेचे आहे, हे लक्षात ठेवा.

कोवीड-१९च्या संसगार्ची लक्षणे जाणवत असल्यामुळे तुम्ही डॉक्टरांकडे / दवाखान्यात जात असाल, तर जाण्यापूर्वी संबंधितांना तशी स्पष्ट कल्पना द्या. म्हणजे तुमची तपासणी करणारे डॉक्टर्स आणि इतर वैद्यकीय सहकारी संसगार्पासून स्वत:ची काळजी घेण्याची पूर्वतयारी करू शकतील.

ज्या व्यक्तीला संसर्ग झाला असल्याची काहीही लक्षणे नाहीत, अशा व्यक्तीकडून कोवीड-१९चा फैलाव होऊ शकतो का?

ज्यांना संसर्ग झाला असल्याची लक्षणे स्पष्ट दिसत आहेत, अशा आजारी अथवा लक्षणे-दिसणाऱ्या (सिम्प्टोमॅटिक) व्यक्तींकडून कोवीड-१९ च्या फैलावाची शक्यता सर्वाधिक असते. कारण संसर्ग झालेल्या व्य्क्तीच्या शिंका, खोकला आणि खाकरण्यावेळी उडणाऱ्या सूक्ष्म तुषारांमधून या विषाणूचा फैलाव मुख्यत: होतो. मात्र एखाद्या व्यक्तमध्ये संसर्गाची  कोणतीही लक्षणे दिसण्यापूर्वीच त्या व्यक्तीद्वारे इतरांना संसर्ग होण्याची शक्यता अजिबात नाकारता येत नाही. ज्यांच्यामध्ये संसर्गाची  कोणतीही लक्षणे दिसत नाहीत, अशा व्य्क्तींनाही सामाजिक विलगीकरणाचा ( सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग) सल्ला म्हणूनच देण्यात येत आहे.

कोवीड-१९च्या संसगार्मुळे  गंभीर, गुंतागुंतीची परिस्थिती निर्माण होण्याचा सर्वाधिक धोका कुणाला आहे?

– सर्व वयोगटांचे लोक कोवीड-१९च्या संसर्गाची  शिकार होऊ शकतात. मात्र या संसगार्नंतर आधीच विविध व्याधींनी ग्रस्त असलेल्या प्रौढ व्यक्तींच्या प्रकृतीमध्ये बिघाड होऊन जीवावरची परिस्थिती निर्माण होण्याची शक्यता अधिक आहे. यामध्ये हृदयविकार, मधुमेह, फुप्फुसांचे विकारा असलेल्या व्यक्तींचा प्राधान्याने समावेश होतो. याचा अर्थ इतर व्यक्ती गंभीररीत्या आजारी पडणार नाहीत, किंवा त्यांच्या जीवाला धोका नाही, असे नाही. संसर्गाचा  धोका सर्वांनाच आहे. काहींना तो इतरांपेक्षा जास्त आहे, एवढेच!

सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग किंवा सामाजिक विलगीकरण म्हणजे काय? ते कसे करायचे?

कोणत्याही ठिकाणी, कोणत्याही वेळी दोन व्यक्तींमध्ये किमान ३ ते ६ फूट किंवा १ ते २ मिटर एवढे अंतर राखणे म्हणजे सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग किंवा सामाजिक विलगीकरण होय. या काळात कोणत्याही स्वरूपाची सार्वजनिक वाहतूक व्यवस्था वापरणे, टॅक्सी अगर राईड-शेअर यांसारख्या  सहप्रवासी असलेल्या सेवांमधून प्रवास करणे हे कटाक्षाने टाळायचे असते. शॉपिंग सेंटर्स, मॉल, भाजी मंडई, शाळा, सिनेमा-नाटकाची थिएटर्स, मंदिर-मशीद-चर्च-सायनागॉग आदि सर्वधर्मीय प्रार्थनास्थळे अशी सर्व गर्दीची  ठिकाणे टाळणे, अशा ठिकाणी कुणीही गर्दी न करणे, एकमेकांच्या निकट न जाणे; म्हणजे सोशल डिस्टन्सिंग किंवा सामाजिक विलगीकरण.

कोवीड-१९च्या संसगार्पासून पूर्ण बचावासाठी माझ्या  कुटुंबाने कोणती काळजी घेतली पाहिजे?

व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता आणि सामाजिक विलगीकरणासह रोजच्या रोज सर्व प्रकारची काळजी सतत घेणे आणि तुमच्या कुटुंबातल्या सर्वांना ही काळजी घ्यायला लावणे ही पहिली महत्त्वाची गोष्ट. घरातील वयस्कर व्यक्ती, ज्येष्ठ नागरिक आणि आधीच कोणत्या ना कोणत्या शारीरिक व्याधीनी ग्रस्त असणारे कुटुंबीय यांनी / यांच्यासाठी अधिक काळजी घेणे अत्यंत महत्त्वाचे आहे.

१. संसर्ग झालेल्या, आजारी व्यक्तींशी निकट संपर्क टाळा.

२. तुम्ही स्वत: आजारी असाल, तर तातडीच्या वैद्यकीय मदतीखेरीज अन्य कोणत्याही कारणाने, कोणत्याही वेळी घराबाहेर पडू नका.

३. खोकला आला अगर शिंक आली, तर अशा वेळी तुमचे तोंड बाहीच्या आतल्या भागाने झाका अगर टिश्यू पेपर / रुमाल वापरा. हा टिश्यू पेपर नंतर नष्ट करा. रुमाल स्वच्छ धुवा.

४. तुमचे हात सतत आणि स्वच्छ धुवा.

नाक शिंकरणे, खोकणे, शिंकणे, लघवी अगर शौचाला जाणे या प्रत्येक वेळी.. तसेच स्वयंपाक करण्याआधी आणि काहीही खाण्या आधी तुमचे दोन्ही हात साबण लावून किमान वीस सेकंद परस्परांवर घासा आणि पाण्याने स्वच्छ धुवा.

साबण आणि पाणी नसेल, तर ज्यात किमान ६०% अल्कोहोलचे प्रमाण आहे, अशा सॅनिटायझरचा वापर करून हात स्वच्छ करा.

हात अस्वच्छ असतील तर साबण लावूनच स्वच्छ धुवा.

५. तुमच्या घरातला फोन, प्रत्येकाचे मोबाईल फोन्स, टेबल, स्वयंपाकाचा ओटा, विजेची अन्य उपकरणे आणि बटणे, दरवाजाच्या मुठी, कड्या, कोयंडे, कपाटांची हॅण्डल्स.. ज्या ज्या ठिकाणी घरातल्या व्यक्ती सतत स्पर्श करतात, ते-ते सर्व पृष्ठभाग स्वच्छ असतील आणि जंतुनाशक द्रावणाने पुसलेले असतील अशी काळजी घ्या.

 कोवीड-१९ या विषाणूचा फैलाव अन्नपदार्थांमधून होऊ शकतो का?

सर्व प्रकारचे कोरोना विषाणू हे संसर्गित व्यक्तीच्या श्वसनमागार्तून बाहेर पडणाऱ्या तुषारांमधून पसरतात, असे आजवरचे संशोधन सांगते. कोवीड-१९ या विषाणूचा फैलाव अन्नपदार्थांमधून होऊ शकतो, असे सिद्ध करणारे कोणतेही संशोधन अगर पुरेसा पुरावा आत्ता उपलब्ध नाही. अन्न तयार करणे आणि खाणे या दोन्ही कृतींच्या आधी तुमचे हात किमान वीस सेकंद साबणाच्या फेसात चोळून स्वच्छ धुणे अत्यावश्यक आहे. त्यामुळे तुमच्या अन्नाची सुरक्षितता निश्चित होईल. नाक शिंकरणे, खोकणे, शिंकणे, लघवी अगर शौचाला जाणे या प्रत्येक वेळी सतत हात धुण्याची सवय लावा.

ज्या पृष्ठभागावर कोवीड-१९ विषाणू आहे, अशा पृष्ठभागाला लागलेला हात नाक, डोळे अगर तोंड यांच्याजवळ नेल्यास संसर्ग होण्याची शक्यता आहे. मात्र संसगार्चा फैलाव होण्याचा हा प्रमुख अगर एकमेव मार्ग नाही.

एखाद्या पृष्ठभागावर पडलेला कोरोना विषाणू तिथे दीर्घकाळ जिवंत राहण्याची शक्यता फारशी नाही. त्यामुळे अन्नपदार्थांमधून संसर्गाचा  फैलाव होणे, किंवा सरासरी तापमानातल्या-शीतकरण केलेल्या पुरवठा साखळीतून काही दिवस प्रवास करत आलेली पाकिटे, बॉक्सेस यांच्याद्वारे कोरोनाचा फैलाव होण्याची शक्यता अगदीच अंधूक आहे.

ज्या ठिकाणी कोवीड-१९ चा फैलाव झालेला आहे, अशा शहरातून / ठिकाणाहून आलेले पाकीट स्वीकारणे, हाताळणे हे सुरक्षीत आहे का?

हो. कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग झालेली व्यक्ती ते पाकीट अगर खोक्यातील वस्तू / कागद / साहित्याला संसर्गित करेल, ही शक्यता फारच धूसर आहे. ही अशी पाकीटे, पार्सले वेगवेगळी परिस्थिती आणि वेगवेगळ्या तापमानातून काही दिवस प्रवास करत पुरवठा साखळ्यांमधून पुढेपुढे पाठवली जात असतात; त्यामुळे या पार्सलांच्या पृष्ठभागावरून कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग पसरण्याची शक्यता अगदीच धूसर आहे. मात्र अन्य व्यक्तींनी हाताळलेल्या वस्तू हाताळल्यानंतर तुम्ही तुमचे हात साबणाने स्वच्छ चोळून किमान वीस सेकंद पाण्याने धुणे अनिवार्य आहे.

कोवीड-१९चा संसर्ग झाल्याने ज्या व्यक्तीला विलगीकरणात (क्वारंटाईन) ठेवलेले आहे, अशा व्यक्तीमुळे अन्य व्यक्तींना संसर्ग होऊ शकतो का?

व्यक्तीला अगर व्यक्तींच्या समूहाला विलगीकरणात (क्व्वारंटाईन) ठेवणे म्हणजे ज्या व्यक्ती संसर्गाच्या शक्यतेमध्ये आलेल्या आहेत अशा व्यक्तींना जे लोक संसर्गाच्या नजीक/ शक्यतेत आलेले नाहीत अशांपासून वेगळे करणे/ठेवणे. संसर्गाचा फैलाव रोखणे हा विलगीकरणाचा मुख्य उद्देश आहे.  कोवीड-१९ सारख्या विषाणूचा संसर्ग झालेल्या व्यक्तीमध्ये साधारणत: चौदा दिवसांच्या काळात संसर्गाची  लक्षणे दिसू लागतात.  जी व्यक्ती संसर्गाच्या शक्यतेत आलेली आहे, अशा व्यक्तीच्या निकट संपर्कात आलेल्या व्यक्तींनीही त्यामुळेच किमान चौदा दिवसांच्या विलगीकरणात राहणे सक्तीचे असते. या काळात संबंधित व्यक्तींना संसर्ग झालेला असल्यास त्या त्यांच्या निकटच्या व्यक्तींमध्येही या संसर्गाची  लागण करू शकतात. विलगीकरणाचा हा काळ पूर्ण झाल्यावर मात्र संबंधित व्यक्तीला संसर्ग झाला असण्याची शक्यता मावळते आणि तिच्यापासून इतरांना होऊ शकणाऱ्या संसर्गाची  शक्यताही बहुतांशी संपुष्टात येते.

कोवीड-१९ साठी काही उपाय, औषध अगर लस आहे का?

सध्यातरी नाही. कोवीड-१९चा प्रतिबंध करण्यासाठी कोणतीही लस अगर संसर्ग झाल्यास त्यावर उपचार करण्यासाठी औषध अजूनतरी उपलब्ध नाही. या संसर्गामुळे  प्रकृती ढासळलेल्या रुग्णांनी वैद्यकीय मदत तत्काळ घेणे, रुग्णालयामध्ये दाखल होणे महत्त्वाचे आहे. हा संसर्ग झालेले बरेच रुग्ण त्यातून बरे होऊ शकतात.

जगभरच्या प्रयोगशाळांमधून आणि संशोधनसंस्थांमधून कोवीड-१९साठी प्रतिबंधक लस आणि औषधे तयार करण्यासाठी प्रयत्न सुरू आहेत. मात्र त्यात खात्रीलायक यश येण्यासाठी किमान १२ ते १८ महिन्यांचा काळ लागू शकतो, असे तज्ज्ञांचे मत आहे.

अधिक माहितीसाठी या संकेतस्थळावरची विस्तृत माहिती वाचा:

बोस्टन पब्लिक हेल्थ कमीशन – Boston Public Health Commission

क्लिव्हलंड क्लिनिक – Cleveland Clinic

सीडीसी : महत्त्वाचे प्रश्न आणि उत्तरे – CDC FAQs

सीडीसी : कोवीड-१९ कसा पसरतो – CDC How it Spreads

सीडीसी : गर्भावस्था आणि स्तनपान- ?- CDC Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

मॅसेच्युसेट्स डिपार्टमेन्ट आॅफ पब्लिक हेल्थ- Massachusetts Department of Public Health

आरोग्य मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

वर्ल्ड हेल्थ आॅर्गनायझेशन- World Health Organization (WHO) FAQs

सीडीसी : लक्षणे CDC Symptom Description and Symptom Checker

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The world is grappling with an invisible, deadly enemy, trying to understand how to live with the threat posed by a virus . For some writers, the only way forward is to put pen to paper, trying to conceptualize and document what it feels like to continue living as countries are under lockdown and regular life seems to have ground to a halt.

So as the coronavirus pandemic has stretched around the world, it’s sparked a crop of diary entries and essays that describe how life has changed. Novelists, critics, artists, and journalists have put words to the feelings many are experiencing. The result is a first draft of how we’ll someday remember this time, filled with uncertainty and pain and fear as well as small moments of hope and humanity.

At the New York Review of Books, Ali Bhutto writes that in Karachi, Pakistan, the government-imposed curfew due to the virus is “eerily reminiscent of past military clampdowns”:

Beneath the quiet calm lies a sense that society has been unhinged and that the usual rules no longer apply. Small groups of pedestrians look on from the shadows, like an audience watching a spectacle slowly unfolding. People pause on street corners and in the shade of trees, under the watchful gaze of the paramilitary forces and the police.

His essay concludes with the sobering note that “in the minds of many, Covid-19 is just another life-threatening hazard in a city that stumbles from one crisis to another.”

Writing from Chattanooga, novelist Jamie Quatro documents the mixed ways her neighbors have been responding to the threat, and the frustration of conflicting direction, or no direction at all, from local, state, and federal leaders:

Whiplash, trying to keep up with who’s ordering what. We’re already experiencing enough chaos without this back-and-forth. Why didn’t the federal government issue a nationwide shelter-in-place at the get-go, the way other countries did? What happens when one state’s shelter-in-place ends, while others continue? Do states still under quarantine close their borders? We are still one nation, not fifty individual countries. Right?

Award-winning photojournalist Alessio Mamo, quarantined with his partner Marta in Sicily after she tested positive for the virus, accompanies his photographs in the Guardian of their confinement with a reflection on being confined :

The doctors asked me to take a second test, but again I tested negative. Perhaps I’m immune? The days dragged on in my apartment, in black and white, like my photos. Sometimes we tried to smile, imagining that I was asymptomatic, because I was the virus. Our smiles seemed to bring good news. My mother left hospital, but I won’t be able to see her for weeks. Marta started breathing well again, and so did I. I would have liked to photograph my country in the midst of this emergency, the battles that the doctors wage on the frontline, the hospitals pushed to their limits, Italy on its knees fighting an invisible enemy. That enemy, a day in March, knocked on my door instead.

In the New York Times Magazine, deputy editor Jessica Lustig writes with devastating clarity about her family’s life in Brooklyn while her husband battled the virus, weeks before most people began taking the threat seriously:

At the door of the clinic, we stand looking out at two older women chatting outside the doorway, oblivious. Do I wave them away? Call out that they should get far away, go home, wash their hands, stay inside? Instead we just stand there, awkwardly, until they move on. Only then do we step outside to begin the long three-block walk home. I point out the early magnolia, the forsythia. T says he is cold. The untrimmed hairs on his neck, under his beard, are white. The few people walking past us on the sidewalk don’t know that we are visitors from the future. A vision, a premonition, a walking visitation. This will be them: Either T, in the mask, or — if they’re lucky — me, tending to him.

Essayist Leslie Jamison writes in the New York Review of Books about being shut away alone in her New York City apartment with her 2-year-old daughter since she became sick:

The virus. Its sinewy, intimate name. What does it feel like in my body today? Shivering under blankets. A hot itch behind the eyes. Three sweatshirts in the middle of the day. My daughter trying to pull another blanket over my body with her tiny arms. An ache in the muscles that somehow makes it hard to lie still. This loss of taste has become a kind of sensory quarantine. It’s as if the quarantine keeps inching closer and closer to my insides. First I lost the touch of other bodies; then I lost the air; now I’ve lost the taste of bananas. Nothing about any of these losses is particularly unique. I’ve made a schedule so I won’t go insane with the toddler. Five days ago, I wrote Walk/Adventure! on it, next to a cut-out illustration of a tiger—as if we’d see tigers on our walks. It was good to keep possibility alive.

At Literary Hub, novelist Heidi Pitlor writes about the elastic nature of time during her family’s quarantine in Massachusetts:

During a shutdown, the things that mark our days—commuting to work, sending our kids to school, having a drink with friends—vanish and time takes on a flat, seamless quality. Without some self-imposed structure, it’s easy to feel a little untethered. A friend recently posted on Facebook: “For those who have lost track, today is Blursday the fortyteenth of Maprilay.” ... Giving shape to time is especially important now, when the future is so shapeless. We do not know whether the virus will continue to rage for weeks or months or, lord help us, on and off for years. We do not know when we will feel safe again. And so many of us, minus those who are gifted at compartmentalization or denial, remain largely captive to fear. We may stay this way if we do not create at least the illusion of movement in our lives, our long days spent with ourselves or partners or families.

Novelist Lauren Groff writes at the New York Review of Books about trying to escape the prison of her fears while sequestered at home in Gainesville, Florida:

Some people have imaginations sparked only by what they can see; I blame this blinkered empiricism for the parks overwhelmed with people, the bars, until a few nights ago, thickly thronged. My imagination is the opposite. I fear everything invisible to me. From the enclosure of my house, I am afraid of the suffering that isn’t present before me, the people running out of money and food or drowning in the fluid in their lungs, the deaths of health-care workers now growing ill while performing their duties. I fear the federal government, which the right wing has so—intentionally—weakened that not only is it insufficient to help its people, it is actively standing in help’s way. I fear we won’t sufficiently punish the right. I fear leaving the house and spreading the disease. I fear what this time of fear is doing to my children, their imaginations, and their souls.

At ArtForum , Berlin-based critic and writer Kristian Vistrup Madsen reflects on martinis, melancholia, and Finnish artist Jaakko Pallasvuo’s 2018 graphic novel Retreat , in which three young people exile themselves in the woods:

In melancholia, the shape of what is ending, and its temporality, is sprawling and incomprehensible. The ambivalence makes it hard to bear. The world of Retreat is rendered in lush pink and purple watercolors, which dissolve into wild and messy abstractions. In apocalypse, the divisions established in genesis bleed back out. My own Corona-retreat is similarly soft, color-field like, each day a blurred succession of quarantinis, YouTube–yoga, and televized press conferences. As restrictions mount, so does abstraction. For now, I’m still rooting for love to save the world.

At the Paris Review , Matt Levin writes about reading Virginia Woolf’s novel The Waves during quarantine:

A retreat, a quarantine, a sickness—they simultaneously distort and clarify, curtail and expand. It is an ideal state in which to read literature with a reputation for difficulty and inaccessibility, those hermetic books shorn of the handholds of conventional plot or characterization or description. A novel like Virginia Woolf’s The Waves is perfect for the state of interiority induced by quarantine—a story of three men and three women, meeting after the death of a mutual friend, told entirely in the overlapping internal monologues of the six, interspersed only with sections of pure, achingly beautiful descriptions of the natural world, a day’s procession and recession of light and waves. The novel is, in my mind’s eye, a perfectly spherical object. It is translucent and shimmering and infinitely fragile, prone to shatter at the slightest disturbance. It is not a book that can be read in snatches on the subway—it demands total absorption. Though it revels in a stark emotional nakedness, the book remains aloof, remote in its own deep self-absorption.

In an essay for the Financial Times, novelist Arundhati Roy writes with anger about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anemic response to the threat, but also offers a glimmer of hope for the future:

Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. We can choose to walk through it, dragging the carcasses of our prejudice and hatred, our avarice, our data banks and dead ideas, our dead rivers and smoky skies behind us. Or we can walk through lightly, with little luggage, ready to imagine another world. And ready to fight for it.

From Boston, Nora Caplan-Bricker writes in The Point about the strange contraction of space under quarantine, in which a friend in Beirut is as close as the one around the corner in the same city:

It’s a nice illusion—nice to feel like we’re in it together, even if my real world has shrunk to one person, my husband, who sits with his laptop in the other room. It’s nice in the same way as reading those essays that reframe social distancing as solidarity. “We must begin to see the negative space as clearly as the positive, to know what we don’t do is also brilliant and full of love,” the poet Anne Boyer wrote on March 10th, the day that Massachusetts declared a state of emergency. If you squint, you could almost make sense of this quarantine as an effort to flatten, along with the curve, the distinctions we make between our bonds with others. Right now, I care for my neighbor in the same way I demonstrate love for my mother: in all instances, I stay away. And in moments this month, I have loved strangers with an intensity that is new to me. On March 14th, the Saturday night after the end of life as we knew it, I went out with my dog and found the street silent: no lines for restaurants, no children on bicycles, no couples strolling with little cups of ice cream. It had taken the combined will of thousands of people to deliver such a sudden and complete emptiness. I felt so grateful, and so bereft.

And on his own website, musician and artist David Byrne writes about rediscovering the value of working for collective good , saying that “what is happening now is an opportunity to learn how to change our behavior”:

In emergencies, citizens can suddenly cooperate and collaborate. Change can happen. We’re going to need to work together as the effects of climate change ramp up. In order for capitalism to survive in any form, we will have to be a little more socialist. Here is an opportunity for us to see things differently — to see that we really are all connected — and adjust our behavior accordingly. Are we willing to do this? Is this moment an opportunity to see how truly interdependent we all are? To live in a world that is different and better than the one we live in now? We might be too far down the road to test every asymptomatic person, but a change in our mindsets, in how we view our neighbors, could lay the groundwork for the collective action we’ll need to deal with other global crises. The time to see how connected we all are is now.

The portrait these writers paint of a world under quarantine is multifaceted. Our worlds have contracted to the confines of our homes, and yet in some ways we’re more connected than ever to one another. We feel fear and boredom, anger and gratitude, frustration and strange peace. Uncertainty drives us to find metaphors and images that will let us wrap our minds around what is happening.

Yet there’s no single “what” that is happening. Everyone is contending with the pandemic and its effects from different places and in different ways. Reading others’ experiences — even the most frightening ones — can help alleviate the loneliness and dread, a little, and remind us that what we’re going through is both unique and shared by all.

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Persuasive Essay About Covid19

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Are you looking to write a persuasive essay about the Covid-19 pandemic?

Writing a compelling and informative essay about this global crisis can be challenging. It requires researching the latest information, understanding the facts, and presenting your argument persuasively.

But don’t worry! with some guidance from experts, you’ll be able to write an effective and persuasive essay about Covid-19.

In this blog post, we’ll outline the basics of writing a persuasive essay . We’ll provide clear examples, helpful tips, and essential information for crafting your own persuasive piece on Covid-19.

Read on to get started on your essay.

• 1. Steps to Write a Persuasive Essay About Covid-19
• 2. Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid19
• 3. Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid-19 Vaccine
• 4. Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid-19 Integration
• 5. Examples of Argumentative Essay About Covid 19
• 6. Examples of Persuasive Speeches About Covid-19
• 7. Tips to Write a Persuasive Essay About Covid-19
• 8. Common Topics for a Persuasive Essay on COVID-19 

Steps to Write a Persuasive Essay About Covid-19

Here are the steps to help you write a persuasive essay on this topic, along with an example essay:

Step 1: Choose a Specific Thesis Statement

Your thesis statement should clearly state your position on a specific aspect of COVID-19. It should be debatable and clear. For example:

Step 2: Research and Gather Information

Collect reliable and up-to-date information from reputable sources to support your thesis statement. This may include statistics, expert opinions, and scientific studies. For instance:

• COVID-19 vaccination effectiveness data
• Information on vaccine mandates in different countries
• Expert statements from health organizations like the WHO or CDC

Step 3: Outline Your Essay

Create a clear and organized outline to structure your essay. A persuasive essay typically follows this structure:

• Introduction
• Background Information
• Body Paragraphs (with supporting evidence)
• Counterarguments (addressing opposing views)

Step 4: Write the Introduction

In the introduction, grab your reader's attention and present your thesis statement. For example:

Step 5: Provide Background Information

Offer context and background information to help your readers understand the issue better. For instance:

Step 6: Develop Body Paragraphs

Each body paragraph should present a single point or piece of evidence that supports your thesis statement. Use clear topic sentences, evidence, and analysis. Here's an example:

Step 7: Address Counterarguments

Acknowledge opposing viewpoints and refute them with strong counterarguments. This demonstrates that you've considered different perspectives. For example:

Step 8: Write the Conclusion

Summarize your main points and restate your thesis statement in the conclusion. End with a strong call to action or thought-provoking statement. For instance:

Step 9: Revise and Proofread

Edit your essay for clarity, coherence, grammar, and spelling errors. Ensure that your argument flows logically.

Step 10: Cite Your Sources

Include proper citations and a bibliography page to give credit to your sources.

Remember to adjust your approach and arguments based on your target audience and the specific angle you want to take in your persuasive essay about COVID-19.

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Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid19

When writing a persuasive essay about the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important to consider how you want to present your argument. To help you get started, here are some example essays for you to read:

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Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid-19 Vaccine

Covid19 vaccines are one of the ways to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but they have been a source of controversy. Different sides argue about the benefits or dangers of the new vaccines. Whatever your point of view is, writing a persuasive essay about it is a good way of organizing your thoughts and persuading others.

A persuasive essay about the Covid-19 vaccine could consider the benefits of getting vaccinated as well as the potential side effects.

Below are some examples of persuasive essays on getting vaccinated for Covid-19.

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Examples of Persuasive Essay About Covid-19 Integration

Covid19 has drastically changed the way people interact in schools, markets, and workplaces. In short, it has affected all aspects of life. However, people have started to learn to live with Covid19.

Writing a persuasive essay about it shouldn't be stressful. Read the sample essay below to get idea for your own essay about Covid19 integration.

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Examples of Argumentative Essay About Covid 19

Covid-19 has been an ever-evolving issue, with new developments and discoveries being made on a daily basis.

Writing an argumentative essay about such an issue is both interesting and challenging. It allows you to evaluate different aspects of the pandemic, as well as consider potential solutions.

Here are some examples of argumentative essays on Covid19.

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Examples of Persuasive Speeches About Covid-19

Do you need to prepare a speech about Covid19 and need examples? We have them for you!

Persuasive speeches about Covid-19 can provide the audience with valuable insights on how to best handle the pandemic. They can be used to advocate for specific changes in policies or simply raise awareness about the virus.

Check out some examples of persuasive speeches on Covid-19:

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You can also read persuasive essay examples on other topics to master your persuasive techniques!

Tips to Write a Persuasive Essay About Covid-19

Writing a persuasive essay about COVID-19 requires a thoughtful approach to present your arguments effectively. 

Here are some tips to help you craft a compelling persuasive essay on this topic:

Choose a Specific Angle

Start by narrowing down your focus. COVID-19 is a broad topic, so selecting a specific aspect or issue related to it will make your essay more persuasive and manageable. For example, you could focus on vaccination, public health measures, the economic impact, or misinformation.

Provide Credible Sources 

Support your arguments with credible sources such as scientific studies, government reports, and reputable news outlets. Reliable sources enhance the credibility of your essay.

Use Persuasive Language

Employ persuasive techniques, such as ethos (establishing credibility), pathos (appealing to emotions), and logos (using logic and evidence). Use vivid examples and anecdotes to make your points relatable.

Organize Your Essay

Structure your essay involves creating a persuasive essay outline and establishing a logical flow from one point to the next. Each paragraph should focus on a single point, and transitions between paragraphs should be smooth and logical.

Emphasize Benefits

Highlight the benefits of your proposed actions or viewpoints. Explain how your suggestions can improve public health, safety, or well-being. Make it clear why your audience should support your position.

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Incorporate graphs, charts, and statistics when applicable. Visual aids can reinforce your arguments and make complex data more accessible to your readers.

Call to Action

End your essay with a strong call to action. Encourage your readers to take a specific step or consider your viewpoint. Make it clear what you want them to do or think after reading your essay.

Revise and Edit

Proofread your essay for grammar, spelling, and clarity. Make sure your arguments are well-structured and that your writing flows smoothly.

Seek Feedback 

Have someone else read your essay to get feedback. They may offer valuable insights and help you identify areas where your persuasive techniques can be improved.

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Common Topics for a Persuasive Essay on COVID-19 

Here are some persuasive essay topics on COVID-19:

• The Importance of Vaccination Mandates for COVID-19 Control
• Balancing Public Health and Personal Freedom During a Pandemic
• The Economic Impact of Lockdowns vs. Public Health Benefits
• The Role of Misinformation in Fueling Vaccine Hesitancy
• Remote Learning vs. In-Person Education: What's Best for Students?
• The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution: Prioritizing Vulnerable Populations
• The Mental Health Crisis Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
• The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare Systems
• Global Cooperation vs. Vaccine Nationalism in Fighting the Pandemic
• The Future of Telemedicine: Expanding Healthcare Access Post-COVID-19

In search of more inspiring topics for your next persuasive essay? Our persuasive essay topics blog has plenty of ideas!

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Are there any ethical considerations when writing a persuasive essay about covid-19.

Yes, there are ethical considerations when writing a persuasive essay about COVID-19. It's essential to ensure the information is accurate, not contribute to misinformation, and be sensitive to the pandemic's impact on individuals and communities. Additionally, respecting diverse viewpoints and emphasizing public health benefits can promote ethical communication.

What impact does COVID-19 have on society?

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The Way Ahead: Life After COVID-19

Mouaz h. al-mallah.

1 Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, US

Much has changed in the 2 years since the start of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. The need for social distancing catalyzed the digitization of healthcare delivery and medical education—from telemedicine and virtual conferences to online residency/fellowship interviews. Vaccine development, particularly in the field of mRNA technology, led to widespread availability of safe and effective vaccines. With improved survival from acute infection, the healthcare system is dealing with the ever-growing cohort of patients with lingering symptoms. In addition, social media platforms have fueled a plethora of misinformation campaigns that have adversely affected prevention and control measures. In this review, we examine how COVID-19 has reshaped the healthcare system, and gauge its potential effects on life after the pandemic.

Introduction

In December 2021, after many months of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is still looking for a way out of this healthcare crisis. As of this writing, more than 250 million people globally have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), and nearly 5 million individuals lost their lives battling the complications of severe acute respiratory syndromes. 1 Many communities experienced multiple surges of the virus, with changes in normal life and restrictions to daily activities. The intensification of vaccination efforts brought about hope for a possible end to the pandemic. However, the continued emergence of variant strains and vaccine hesitancy have been persistent challenges in the US and globally. In this article, we review the long-term effect of COVID-19 on healthcare systems and envision the future of life after the pandemic ( Figure 1 ).

The long-term effects of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic on the healthcare system.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been accelerated efforts to sequence the genetic material of the virus and build effective vaccines that decrease the risk of infection, hospitalization, and mortality. 2 At the time of this writing, more than 10 vaccines have been approved by local healthcare authorities in different parts of the world. 3 The pandemic has also driven innovation in the novel field of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine and given emergency use authorization to Moderna. 4 The mRNA vaccines have shown excellent efficacy against many of the strains, including the beta and delta strains.

More recently, booster doses have been approved by the FDA for individuals aged 65 years and older as well as individuals with comorbidities, in long-term care facilities, or at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to occupational or institutional settings. 5 Furthermore, the FDA has also given emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in individuals aged 12 to 17 years and, as of October 29, in children aged 5 to 11 years.

Although the fast-tracked vaccine production time led some skeptics to hypothesize safety concerns, the rate of adverse events has been very low. One complication that gained significant attention is myocarditis. 6 , 7 , 8 Emerging data have shown that young men are the most commonly affected demographic. Furthermore, the risk was elevated in the setting of a recent COVID-19 illness and after the second dose of the vaccine. 6 , 7 Although the rate of myocarditis is low and the majority of patients recover, the risk of recurrence in patients who developed myocarditis with the first dose or in patients with recent myocarditis is unclear. Similarly, the rate of recurrence after the second or booster doses also is unclear.

Vaccine Mandates

Multiple state and federal governments have issued vaccine mandates, and they have become a highly contested political issue in the United States. The Biden administration issued an executive order on September 9, 2021, requiring all federal employees to vaccinate. 9 Some state and local governments have also followed. 10

Multiple US healthcare systems have also issued COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees. On March 31, 2021, Houston Methodist became the first healthcare system to mandate the vaccine for employees, and a wave of other healthcare systems followed suit. 11 As of this writing, more than 2,500 hospitals or health systems have followed Houston Methodist and mandated vaccines for their clinical and nonclinical staff. 12

Combating Misinformation

Since the beginning of the pandemic, misinformation has spread throughout the Internet and on social media platforms. 13 People have questioned the existence of the virus, the strain on healthcare systems, and the benefit of masks as well as emphasized the benefits of unproven therapies, many of which were useless and even harmful. 14 Political agendas have also played into the misinformation campaigns. Studies have shown that these misinformation campaigns have had measurable effects on the intent to vaccinate and created widespread fear and panic, ultimately contributing to the reduced number of people willing to vaccinate. 13 , 15 , 16 Tackling this will require concerted efforts by the government and private sector, particularly social media companies, to implement evidence-based communication strategies. 17 Individuals should also assume responsibility in seeking out accurate, evidence-based information for their own consumption.

Telemedicine

As many states and cities implemented measures to reduce transmission, telehealth emerged as the ideal tool to continue patient care while protecting the health of both patients and providers. Many patients preferred this option, especially when hospitals were dealing with record numbers of COVID-19 infections. In 2020, telemedicine was the main means by which ambulatory care was provided, accounting for 10% to 20% of visits when virus transmissibility was low and as high as 80% of visits during the surges. 18

Accordingly, the US Department of Health and Human Services relaxed enforcement of software-based Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act violations, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services provided waivers for telehealth reimbursements, and, in many instances, commercial insurances provided the same either directly or through mandates provided by local state governments. 19 , 20 The removal of regulatory and reimbursement barriers led to a dramatic increase in the use of telehealth, with some institutions reporting multifold increase in telehealth visits. 21

The pandemic also served as a catalyst for innovation in the software and hardware necessary for telemedicine. 22 For example, important tools were developed to enable secure connections with physicians and allow remote vital sign and weight monitoring. 23 , 24 Unfortunately, not all have equally benefitted from the expanded use of telehealth. Data indicate that minorities and disadvantaged groups often lack access to telehealth-based care. 25 Although the positive response and uptake by physicians and patients indicates the likelihood of telemedicine continuing past the pandemic, it remains to be seen whether the regulatory and reimbursement aspects will continue.

Post Covid-19 Condition

There is a growing body of evidence that some patients have prolonged recovery and/or residual symptoms after acute infection with COVID-19. The World Health Organization has defined this as “post COVID-19 condition.” Common presentation includes shortness of breath, palpitation, anxiety, and depression lingering for several months after acute infection. 26 , 27 Recent data also suggests that post COVID-19 condition might not be limited to somatic symptoms, with studies showing a 7-fold increased risk of developing depression and mental health issues. 28

Although the cause of these symptoms is not clear, one possible link that partly explains the prolonged shortness of breath experienced by some patients is COVID-19–associated myocarditis and the associated microvascular dysfunction. 26 As the pandemic continues and therapeutics improve survival from acute infection, the number of patients reporting post COVID-19 condition is predicted to grow. Several medical centers have already established clinics to better coordinate care and conduct research on the long-term impact and treatment of COVID-19. 29

Collateral Damage

Many patients delayed regular and preventive care during the pandemic due to fear of contracting COVID-19. 30 , 31 Such change in health-seeking behavior also extended to emergency conditions, with studies showing how some patients did not seek care for new onset chest pain. 32 Indirect indicators of this are the reduced rates of cardiovascular testing globally and within the United States 33 , 34 and the increased rate of myocardial infarctions and other emergencies seen on the trailing end of COVID-19–infection surges. 32 There has also been an increase in late complications of myocardial infarction such as ventricular septal rupture, a rare occurrence in the prepandemic reperfusion era and one partly explained by delayed care and ignored early warning signs. 35

Disparities in Healthcare

The pandemic exposed significant disparities in healthcare delivery, particularly among minorities. They were more likely to be affected by misinformation campaigns and less likely to accept research supporting clinical therapies and vaccines. Understanding the disparities and identifying measures to bridge the gap will be an important area of research for policy.

Globally, the pandemic also exposed significant inequities regarding vaccine access. While many developed countries were able to reach vaccination rates as high as 70%, rates in low-to-middle-income countries have remained low. 35 As the delta variant has clearly shown, no one is safe until everyone is safe. To this end, the World Health Organization and the COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access) alliance have been a vital source of affordable vaccines. 36

Changes to Medical Education

The pandemic resulted in significant changes to both graduate and continued medical education. Much like patient-physician encounters, postgraduate training programs limited large face-to-face gatherings and transitioned all teaching to online platforms. 37 Residency and fellowship recruitment interviews also shifted to online settings. Lastly, there has been an exponential increase in the number of continued medical education offerings, with many societal meetings and conferences transitioning to online or hybrid formats. 38

The medical community has, for the most part, been very receptive to these changes, and it has afforded unforeseen advantages to trainees. Residency and fellowship applicants no longer need to bear the logistic and financial burden of in-person interviews. More importantly, virtual meetings and conferences have significantly increased audiences and, by extension, enabled the wider dissemination of medical knowledge.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed clinical practice, medical education, and research. Beyond the immediate increase in morbidity and mortality, the healthcare system is having to deal with a growing cohort of patients with lingering symptoms. Misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and vaccine inequity will be continuing challenges to attaining herd immunity. Clinicians, educators, and healthcare administrators will also have to determine how best to leverage the transition to virtual platforms. Lastly, healthcare leaders and policy makers will have to help the country and world chart a course through the end of the pandemic.

• The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically changed clinical practice, medical education, and research.
• It has brought about new challenges for the healthcare system, such as how best to combat misinformation, address the disproportionate impact on minorities and marginalized groups, and treat the ever-growing population of patients with lingering “long COVID” symptoms.
• The pandemic has also catalyzed much needed change in vaccine development, telemedicine, and medical education.
• Addressing these challenges and charting a way forward will require the concerted effort of clinicians, healthcare leaders, and policy makers.

Competing Interests

Dr. Al-Mallah has completed and submitted the Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal Conflict of Interest Statement and none were reported.

How to Write About Coronavirus in a College Essay

Students can share how they navigated life during the coronavirus pandemic in a full-length essay or an optional supplement.

Writing About COVID-19 in College Essays

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Experts say students should be honest and not limit themselves to merely their experiences with the pandemic.

The global impact of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, means colleges and prospective students alike are in for an admissions cycle like no other. Both face unprecedented challenges and questions as they grapple with their respective futures amid the ongoing fallout of the pandemic.

Colleges must examine applicants without the aid of standardized test scores for many – a factor that prompted many schools to go test-optional for now . Even grades, a significant component of a college application, may be hard to interpret with some high schools adopting pass-fail classes last spring due to the pandemic. Major college admissions factors are suddenly skewed.

"I can't help but think other (admissions) factors are going to matter more," says Ethan Sawyer, founder of the College Essay Guy, a website that offers free and paid essay-writing resources.

College essays and letters of recommendation , Sawyer says, are likely to carry more weight than ever in this admissions cycle. And many essays will likely focus on how the pandemic shaped students' lives throughout an often tumultuous 2020.

But before writing a college essay focused on the coronavirus, students should explore whether it's the best topic for them.

Writing About COVID-19 for a College Application

Much of daily life has been colored by the coronavirus. Virtual learning is the norm at many colleges and high schools, many extracurriculars have vanished and social lives have stalled for students complying with measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.

"For some young people, the pandemic took away what they envisioned as their senior year," says Robert Alexander, dean of admissions, financial aid and enrollment management at the University of Rochester in New York. "Maybe that's a spot on a varsity athletic team or the lead role in the fall play. And it's OK for them to mourn what should have been and what they feel like they lost, but more important is how are they making the most of the opportunities they do have?"

That question, Alexander says, is what colleges want answered if students choose to address COVID-19 in their college essay.

But the question of whether a student should write about the coronavirus is tricky. The answer depends largely on the student.

"In general, I don't think students should write about COVID-19 in their main personal statement for their application," Robin Miller, master college admissions counselor at IvyWise, a college counseling company, wrote in an email.

"Certainly, there may be exceptions to this based on a student's individual experience, but since the personal essay is the main place in the application where the student can really allow their voice to be heard and share insight into who they are as an individual, there are likely many other topics they can choose to write about that are more distinctive and unique than COVID-19," Miller says.

Opinions among admissions experts vary on whether to write about the likely popular topic of the pandemic.

"If your essay communicates something positive, unique, and compelling about you in an interesting and eloquent way, go for it," Carolyn Pippen, principal college admissions counselor at IvyWise, wrote in an email. She adds that students shouldn't be dissuaded from writing about a topic merely because it's common, noting that "topics are bound to repeat, no matter how hard we try to avoid it."

Above all, she urges honesty.

"If your experience within the context of the pandemic has been truly unique, then write about that experience, and the standing out will take care of itself," Pippen says. "If your experience has been generally the same as most other students in your context, then trying to find a unique angle can easily cross the line into exploiting a tragedy, or at least appearing as though you have."

But focusing entirely on the pandemic can limit a student to a single story and narrow who they are in an application, Sawyer says. "There are so many wonderful possibilities for what you can say about yourself outside of your experience within the pandemic."

He notes that passions, strengths, career interests and personal identity are among the multitude of essay topic options available to applicants and encourages them to probe their values to help determine the topic that matters most to them – and write about it.

That doesn't mean the pandemic experience has to be ignored if applicants feel the need to write about it.

Writing About Coronavirus in Main and Supplemental Essays

Students can choose to write a full-length college essay on the coronavirus or summarize their experience in a shorter form.

To help students explain how the pandemic affected them, The Common App has added an optional section to address this topic. Applicants have 250 words to describe their pandemic experience and the personal and academic impact of COVID-19.

"That's not a trick question, and there's no right or wrong answer," Alexander says. Colleges want to know, he adds, how students navigated the pandemic, how they prioritized their time, what responsibilities they took on and what they learned along the way.

If students can distill all of the above information into 250 words, there's likely no need to write about it in a full-length college essay, experts say. And applicants whose lives were not heavily altered by the pandemic may even choose to skip the optional COVID-19 question.

"This space is best used to discuss hardship and/or significant challenges that the student and/or the student's family experienced as a result of COVID-19 and how they have responded to those difficulties," Miller notes. Using the section to acknowledge a lack of impact, she adds, "could be perceived as trite and lacking insight, despite the good intentions of the applicant."

To guard against this lack of awareness, Sawyer encourages students to tap someone they trust to review their writing , whether it's the 250-word Common App response or the full-length essay.

Experts tend to agree that the short-form approach to this as an essay topic works better, but there are exceptions. And if a student does have a coronavirus story that he or she feels must be told, Alexander encourages the writer to be authentic in the essay.

"My advice for an essay about COVID-19 is the same as my advice about an essay for any topic – and that is, don't write what you think we want to read or hear," Alexander says. "Write what really changed you and that story that now is yours and yours alone to tell."

Sawyer urges students to ask themselves, "What's the sentence that only I can write?" He also encourages students to remember that the pandemic is only a chapter of their lives and not the whole book.

Miller, who cautions against writing a full-length essay on the coronavirus, says that if students choose to do so they should have a conversation with their high school counselor about whether that's the right move. And if students choose to proceed with COVID-19 as a topic, she says they need to be clear, detailed and insightful about what they learned and how they adapted along the way.

"Approaching the essay in this manner will provide important balance while demonstrating personal growth and vulnerability," Miller says.

Pippen encourages students to remember that they are in an unprecedented time for college admissions.

"It is important to keep in mind with all of these (admission) factors that no colleges have ever had to consider them this way in the selection process, if at all," Pippen says. "They have had very little time to calibrate their evaluations of different application components within their offices, let alone across institutions. This means that colleges will all be handling the admissions process a little bit differently, and their approaches may even evolve over the course of the admissions cycle."

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) based vaccines have been introduced worldwide to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. These vaccines consist of non-amplifying mRNA formulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). Consequently, LNPs are considered benchmark non-viral carriers for nucleic acid delivery. However, the formulation and manufacturing of these mRNA-LNP nanoparticles are expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, we used self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) and synthesized novel polymers as alternative non-viral carrier platform to LNPs, which enable a simple, rapid, one-pot formulation of saRNA-polyplexes. Our novel polymer-based carrier platform consists of randomly concatenated ethylenimine and propylenimine comonomers, resulting in linear, poly(ethylenimine-ran-propylenimine) (L-PEIx-ran-PPIy) copolymers with controllable degrees of polymerization. Here we demonstrate in multiple cell lines, that our saRNA-polyplexes show comparable to superior in vitro saRNA transfection efficiencies and higher cell viabilities compared to formulations with Lipofectamine MessengerMAX™ (LFMM), a commercial, lipid-based carrier considered to be the in vitro gold standard carrier. This is especially true for our in vitro best performing saRNA-polyplexes with N/P 5, which are characterised with a size below 100 nm, a positive zeta potential, a near 100% encapsulation efficiency, a high retention capacity and the ability to protect the saRNA from degradation mediated by RNase A. Furthermore, an ex vivo hemolysis assay with pig red blood cells demonstrated that the saRNA-polyplexes exhibit negligible hemolytic activity. Finally, a bioluminescence-based in vivo study was performed over a 35-day period, and showed that the polymers result in a higher and prolonged bioluminescent signal compared to naked saRNA and L-PEI based polyplexes. Moreover, the polymers show different expression profiles compared to those of LNPs, with one of our new polymers (L-PPI250) demonstrating a higher sustained expression for at least 35 days after injection.

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