Case study: COVID-19
role of human activity
the countries that didn't put in restrictions straight away has suffered the consequences with high numbers of cases, such as America and the UK
following the restriction rules are vital in compounding the spread of COVID-19
a man in China initiated the spread of Corona virus in humans
spread
Rate of spread in Australia
map showing distribution of COVID-19
economic
tourism damaged
health is wealth
srtong correlation between health and wealth. If one of them is struggling it is likely that the other one will struggle too. In this case our health is being greatly damaged and affected
stock crashes
closure of businesses
Job loss
spatial technology
software and wearables that can help to track and reduce Coronavirus
various COVID-19 app available on the app store
specific responses
Australian government have put in rules and regulations
cancellation of school, work, sporting events and restaurants etc...
1.5m distancing
nature and characteristics
Subtopic
characteristics of the diseacse
most common symptoms: fever, dry coach , tiredness
COVID-19 is spread through person to person contact with an infectious person
rate of spread
environmental
less production of pollution has resulted in
stopped carbon emissions and greenhouse gases
air quality is better
wildlife species and benefiting from it
social
Mental health
depression rates rising due to forced isolation
increased domestic violence
increased divorce rates
schoolings and some works forced to participate in online schooling/work.
resulting in less physical social interactions
social distancing measures put in place
around the world
Current restrictions in Australia
1.5 Meters apart
2 people gatherings
essential activities (exercise, buying supplies, medical requirements and work/education if necessary)
political
has been conflict between state and federal governments in Australia regarding whether or not it was necessary to go back to school or not.
they create rules and regulations that society must follow
essentially the government controls how people react to the pandemic
government policies
