ABSTRACT
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the routine of human life to a new norm. The changes sparked various implications and differences of opinion in terms of religion, social, civilization, professionalism, and universal human rights. The media industry and journalism careers are no exception and have also suffered from economic constraints, staff reductions leading to the closure of news agencies. Compliance with the Movement Control Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the newly introduced norms have been adapted to the current norms which eventually led to changes in newsroom and journalistic work routines. This study is an exploration that examines the careers of health news journalists in Malaysia in adjusting aspects of their professionalism, work norms and technology while working in pandemic situations. Based on in-depth interviews with journalists, sub-editors and health news editors from various news agencies, the study found that they are able to adapt to current changes and circumstances, as well as cultivate norms of flexibility without compromising professional ethics. In a short time, health news reporters are seen to be able to act by arranging work remotely or from home, adapting to online meeting with news sources and strengthening the structure of digital newsrooms through virtual communications and social media applications. Health news journalists in Malaysia are also seen to have high aspirations and self-esteem by prioritizing social responsibility over personal concerns over the Covid-19 virus.
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 manifests itself as an acute but also as a chronic illness. Post-COVID-19 condition or Long COVID-19 is real. It is evident that it is a serious condition that can have at times irreversible health consequences. About 15% of adults who have had COVID-19 experienced symptoms three months or more after their initial infection. Women are twice as likely than men to get long Covid. People of ages 40-49 are more likely than other age groups to get long COVID-19. The symptoms range in severity and include brain fog, muscle pain, trouble breathing, extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, and heart palpitations. It can accelerate the onset of other chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. So far, there is no consensus on the definition of the condition or how to diagnose and treat it. COVID-19 vaccines can reduce the risk of developing long-COVID symptoms. This paper discusses the impact of Long Covid on cognition and likely factors that are at play.
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus belongs to a family of viruses that may cause various symptoms such as pneumonia, fever, breathing difficulty, and lung infection. Theoretically, asthmatic patients should have increased susceptibility and severity for SARS-CoV-2 infection due to a deficient antiviral immune response and the tendency for exacerbation elicited by common respiratory viruses. However, existing studies have not shown an expected prevalence of asthmatic individuals among COVID-19 patients. The interactions between COVID-19 and asthma deserve further attention and clarification.