10 ways the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world
particularly dogs. According to the Washington Post, many pet stores
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particularly dogs. According to the Washington Post, many pet stores, breeders, and shelters reported an upsurge in dog supplies and accessories, so much so, the demand far exceeded the supply. Some shelters stated that the number of adoptions in 2020 was doubled compared to the previous year, and they had to resort to waiting lists to handle the sudden rise in demand. According to NPR, increased adoption of pets, is not only good for animals that needed a loving owner and sweet home, but also for their humans, given the mood-boosting and health benefits of pets. #9. Lowered emissions The normal hustle and bustle of cities dropped significantly as people were strictly ordered to stay at home to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. As a result, carbon emissions across the globe decreased dramatically. According to a report published in the journal, Nature Climate Change, on 19 May 2020, the global carbon emissions reduced by 17% at the beginning of 2020, compared to the levels in 2019. As a matter of fact, this was one of the biggest drops recorded in history. However, this temporary drop in carbon dioxide emissions is nowhere near enough to undo the repercussions of man- made climate change. Richard Betts – Head of Climate Impacts Research, Met Office Hadley Centre, England, stated that “Although this might lead to the largest cut in emissions since Second World War, it will barely make a dent in the current accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.” #10. New vaccine Development of a new vaccine is not as easy as it sounds and generally takes years, even decades at times. But advancements in technology have enabled researchers and healthcare providers to shorten the timeframe of vaccine development in the case of COVID- 19. Researchers from various parts of the globe, including the US, were able to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, take it from test labs to clinical trials, in just 12 months. At the beginning of 2020, Novel Coronavirus and the virus that causes it – SARS-CoV-2, were something new to science. However, once the virus was identified, scientists were able to perform detailed research and develop vaccines at an accelerated space with the help of enabling technologies like data science, AI, ML, etc. By mid-March, 2020, early clinical trials had started, and by late summer, the vaccines were qualified for more advanced trials with hundreds of human participants. In December 2020, the US approved two COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, as the results of the vaccines’ trials were quite promising. In both vaccines, a molecule called mRNA is used to stimulate an immune response against the COVID-19 virus. In fact, this is the first time any mRNA vaccine has been approved for use in humans. The vaccines were proclaimed as a remarkable scientific advancement and the first doses were given to the US healthcare workers in mid-December. Document Outline
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