Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly changed everything about the way we live and work. The pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life and unprecedented impact on healthcare systems around the global with socioeconomic and political implications.
It provides comprehensive account of many aspects and information since the beginning of pandemic, its epidemiology, containment and mitigating measures, including, ‘lockdowns,’ quarantine and isolation guidelines. The book offers practical guide to get in-depth understanding of the disease, it’s devastating impact while gaining vital insight to unanswered questions.
COVID-19 pandemic is not only a global public health crisis; but has also severely affected the world economy and many essential sectors. The pandemic has shone light on pre-existing health inequalities in the society, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations. Post-Covid-19 recovery and ‘learning to live with COVID-19’ is an opportunity for ‘building back better’. The world cannot simply return to business as usual, but challenging the status-quo and embrace a new normal, able to translate these efforts to confront other crises, including, climate change and environment degradation. Post-COVID-19 recovery must reflect sustainability, resilience, inclusiveness, and equity.
