[Comment] The COVID19 pandemic as a scientific and social challenge in the 21st century.
Mol Med Rep
; 22(4): 3035-3048, 2020 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-782224
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease2019 (COVID19) pandemic, caused by the new coronavirus SARSCoV2, has spread around the globe with unprecedented consequences for the health of millions of people. While the pandemic is still in progress, with new incidents being reported every day, the resilience of the global society is constantly being challenged. Under these circumstances, the future seems uncertain. SARSCoV2 coronavirus has spread panic among civilians and insecurity at all sociopolitical and economic levels, dramatically disrupting everyday life, global economy, international travel and trade. The disease has also been linked to the onset of depression in many individuals due to the extreme restriction measures that have been taken for the prevention of the rapid spreading of COVID19. First, the socioeconomic, political and psychological implications of the COVID19 pandemic were explored. Substantial evidence is provided for the consequences of the pandemic on all aspects of everyday life, while at the same time we unravel the role and the pursuits of national regimes during this unforeseen situation. The second goal of this review is related to the scientific aspect of the pandemic. Hence, we explain why SARSCoV2 is not a socalled 'invisible enemy', and also attempt to give insight regarding the origin of the virus, in an effort to reject the conspiracy theories that have arisen during the pandemic. Finally, rational strategies were investigated for successful vaccine development. We are optimistic that this review will complement the knowledge of specialized scientists and inform nonspecialized readers on basic scientific questions, and also on the social and economic implications of the COVID19 pandemic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Cost of Illness
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Mol Med Rep
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mmr.2020.11393
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