It should be mandatory to learn from what life teaches us. With COVID-19, we have been forced to buy sanitary materials because in our country there was no industry to do so (dependency) and we have also had to learn (workers and companies) to telework. These are just some examples of realities that could change. I would like a list of aspects to be improved in the lives of people derived from this global pandemic. I put the first:
Lesson 001: Teleworking should be optimized and maximized.
Advantages:
- The risks of contamination for human health are decreased. Both for workers who go to their workplace and for teleworkers.
- Telecommuting allows more time to be available by avoiding trips to and from the workplace and, for those who have to go, also because there is less traffic.
- We could repopulate towns and less inhabited areas, increasing the quality of life and thus decreasing the overcrowding of cities.
Lesson 002: Increase of the industrial fabric.
Advantages:
- It would allow greater self-sufficiency and not depend on third countries to live in the event of a pandemic.
- It would reduce the number of trips and associated expenses.
- It would increase the speed in responding to needs, such as producing sanitary materials.
DR JuAN--Please have a look at the following links:
https://www.global-solutions-initiative.org/press-news/fundamental-lessons-from-the-covid-19-pandemic-global-solutions-summit-2020-opening-address/
https://www.braincouncil.eu/lessons-learned-from-covid-19-the-importance-of-putting-health-and-research-first/
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Thanks Dr. Ljaz Durrani. Good links.
I hope this question in RG serves as another meeting point for collecting learned lessons, discussing and optimizing them.
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I agree Lilian Mboya , It is difficult to know the borders. Therefore, I think if we learn and put into practice learned lessons, maybe the flexibility wil be less neccessary in the future because we will be nearest of the solution.
Yes, it has taught us that life cannot be the same going forward, Modus operandi must change in the workplace, marketplace and learning institutions. Investment in technological based working and learning to minimise physical distancing must be significantly prioritised by investment in relevant infrastructure, resources and training accordingly.
And overall,
it has shown that disease/viruses knows no boundaries whether it is geographical, racial, gender, class, creed, religion etc . It therefore showed us that we are all indeed ‘Human’ and all at the same level, no matter how much better we may think we are than one another. It also showed us that we are NOT in total control of everything/the world as we think we always are.
It has also exploited the weaknesses in all our systems/countries/societies and contexts in terms of health, education, employment, socio-economics etc. This shows that we still have a long way to go before achieving equality and equity in all aspects.
It has however taught us to value/appreciate the simple things in life that we take for granted, such as ‘breathing’ without wearing a mask, being outdoors, socialising, spending time with family and friends, taking time out for oneself and many more.
I agree with you, Sachin Suknunan .
In relation with simple things, I think we must meditate and reflect on the way of living. When we automate behavior it is more difficult to enjoy it in its essence. When we lose it, it is when we realize it and begin to appreciate it again.
Dear Juan David Cano-Moreno, thanks for your timely question. In a short answer, I would say that COVID- 19 is giving us many lessons. I would like to stress the following ones:
1. We, humans, those supposed superior creatures on earth, are fragile and vulnerable creatures at the mercy of unpredictable external events.
2. If we do not respect the harmony of the nature's ecosystems, we should be prepared to accept unpredictable outcomes.
3. People are becoming more aware of the importance of respecting ecological rules and principles and also principles of hygiene.
4. People and countries become more united when they have to face the same enemy.
5. In hard times, people accept to lose some of their rights in the benefit of society at large.
Thanks Orlando M Lourenço for your reflections. We should learn and don't forget.
You are welcome dear Juan David Cano-Moreno.
Our life is the best thing we have. But we die at any time. COVID-19 is destroying the economy across the world and killing also many, many people of many countries. As you say, we should learn and don't forget both the positive and negative lessons from the appearance of COVID-19.
Work and education by distance. Reducing environmental pollution. Hygiene and sterilization. Adhere to the muzzle and gloves.
Organizing a new social reality.
The Lessons learned During COVID-19: Stay close, while in distance; Be relevant; Adapt fast; and Remote working is an always-on option, not a reactive solution.
This link talk about 10 key lessons for the future to be learned from fighting Covid-19:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/01/10-key-lessons-for-future-learned-fighting-covid-19-coronavirus-society
Thanks to all participants.
Cogito ergo sum, the error of Descartes (there is a book on this). We exist and then, if at all, we think. This is the reason why we should think about how to improve our life in the future, NOW. In a few months / years, when this happens, it will be too late. We will probably automate our lives again ...
In addition to what has been said, I think that;
1. The necessity for up to date data on human settlements has been exposed.
2. Exposition of the deficiency of the the human health sector of most countries, including the so call developed ones.
3. The educational sector and the infrastructural deficiencies there in have also been exposed.
4. The need for human socio-economic empowerment as priority for national security, integration, and development has been brought to the forefront.etc;
The most important lesson that I have learned during this situation is how to make online sessions effective through whatsapp group and secondly as we have students in village side so this is hard to reach out every student. But from those if we got few and have session with them then it's very good
1.Classical epidemiological postulats of L.V.Gromashevski were neglected at the very beginning of epidemy, leaving opened main way of SARS-CoV-2 transmission via aviation.
2. Controversial publications about use/not use facial masks promoted a significant decrease of this effective tool of protection.
I hope that different people learned the COVID-19 lesson.
The COVID-19 pandemic gave educators like me to enhance my computer and other technological skills that can be used in the online or distance-learning platform.
Yes, Maria Crisella Acup Dela Cruz , I also think that it has served to confront some personal and business fears.
Yes, sir Juan David Cano-Moreno . We should also take into consideration our mental health to avoid stress and anxiety.
The fear of CoVID 19 is killing more than the virus. Other diseases are being neglected and people are dying from them as well. The definition of a CoVID death is vague. Community transmission of the SARS CoV 2 is on the increase but being asymptomatic does it translate to having the Corona virus disease? We should not forget about false positive test results as well as false negative ones. New guidelines should be set up for asymptomatic and symptomatic cases. I feel all diabetic patients and immunosuppressed patients should be seen more often. I think Diabetics should be on some regimen of insulin if they are just only on oral antidiabetic agents. They are more susceptible to having the virus as well as other infections which may require an increase in demand of insulin by their bodies.
Quality of care varies significantly from country to country; definitely, this will affect the outcomes. The virus and infection rates will not disappear through propaganda or false data. The pandemic is a test to each country, and their reaction will determine the outcomes. We have seen how Italy, France, Spain and the UK worked hard and were able at the end to control the infection and significantly decrease the numbers of new cases. Others, are in denial, or not showing exact numbers and we know that these countries are into the infection to their neck, and still in denial. The second lesson is the level of perception, and reaction to COVID-19 infection varied significantly among people within the same country.
COVID 19: A dreadful and devastating pandemic killing millions and millions of people all over the world and throwing the rest of the people into panic and in a situation of uncertainty. However, we have learned from the pandemic: (1) the real value of life, (2) to develop self consciousness as well as social awareness, (3) to live in dignity and security, (4) distance learning and working methodology, (5) to recognize the true purpose of business and economics, and (6) importance of global co-operation.
DR MUNIRA:
Fundamental lessons learned from COVID-19
https://www.global-solutions-initiative.org/press-news/fundamental-lessons-from-the-covid-19-pandemic-global-solutions-summit-2020-opening-address/?cn-reloaded=1
IT Lessons :
https://www.cio.com/article/3564261/8-key-it-lessons-learned-from-the-covid-19-crisis.html
Community Lessons:
https://thebeat.co/en/blog/lessons-learned-covid19-crisis/?intl=1
Article Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Futuristic Lessons:
https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/42/2/221/5836591
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