According to the CDC, from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world have been working to identify the source of the outbreak. They have been studying the disease and develop guidance to slow the spread while monitoring and tracking its progress. These investigations are guiding government health officials to make informed decisions. […]
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A pandemic is controlled by various measures, including Vaccination (which operates by reducing the number of susceptible individuals in the population), and combination of measures operate to reduce the number of infected individuals freely mixing in the population (such as Quarantining, lockdown, and curfew) (World Health Organization 2018). During the COVID-19 pandemic, in absence of
The COVID-19 pandemic demands a significant shift in how we live, work, and socialize. It has therefore made it necessary for society to prioritize innovation to meet immediate challenges caused by the pandemic. The ensuing response is also producing inspiring innovative solutions, catalysing the use of digital technologies, proving that necessity is indeed the mother
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently held the 1st WHO Infodemiology Conference – a series of 7 webinars that took place over 3 weeks from 29th June 2020. Infodemics, as defined by WHO, refers to an overabundance of information (some accurate and some not) occurring during an epidemic. Just like an epidemic, an infodemic spreads
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about major changes in the world’s activities. Particularly in education, teaching and learning is taking place. One major shift is the use of digital technology and it’s advancement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools, Education institutes, teachers, and students have increasingly utilized technology as a way of fostering
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