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    Home » Five Years On: Reflecting on COVID-19’s Global Impact

    Five Years On: Reflecting on COVID-19’s Global Impact

    Aditya LenkaBy Aditya LenkaJanuary 10, 2025 Science No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Five Years Since COVID-19 Was First Identified: A Reflection on the Pandemic’s Impact

    January 7 marks five years since Chinese authorities identified the COVID-19 virus in 2020. The first cases emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Officials initially faced criticism for delaying the acknowledgment of the outbreak until growing fatalities and widespread rumours forced its disclosure.

    Global Spread and WHO’s Pandemic Declaration

    The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since then, the virus has claimed over 7 million lives and caused more than 700 million confirmed infections across 234 countries. Most deaths occurred between 2020 and 2022, highlighting the pandemic’s devastating toll in its early years.

    The global vaccination effort began with Margaret Keenan, a 91-year-old woman in England, receiving the first dose. Since then, over 13 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, as reported by the WHO.

    Economic and Educational Disruptions

    In June 2020, the World Bank released a report describing the pandemic as the worst global economic downturn since World War II. The crisis severely affected global trade, caused massive job losses, and pushed millions into poverty. Entire sectors of the economy were shut down, creating widespread financial insecurity.

    Education was also deeply impacted, with 1.6 billion students affected by school closures. The disruption to learning was particularly severe for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, widening existing inequalities. The World Bank described this educational crisis as unparalleled in modern history.

    Vaccine Inequity and Challenges in Lower-Income Nations

    Lower-income countries faced numerous obstacles in securing COVID-19 vaccines. These included limited access to supplies, inadequate funding, and logistical hurdles. Wealthier nations stockpiled surplus doses, further exacerbating vaccine inequity. This imbalance highlighted the ongoing challenges of ensuring fair distribution during global health crises.

    WHO Declares End of Global Health Emergency

    On May 5, 2023, the WHO announced that COVID-19 was no longer a global health emergency. The UN agency accepted its Emergency Committee’s recommendation, officially ending the public health emergency of international concern that had persisted for over three years. This marked a significant step towards normalcy, although the pandemic’s effects continue to linger.

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      Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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    Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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