How has Corona virus impact the lives of people

 

The COVID-19 epidemic has caused a shocking loss of life on a global scale and poses an unprecedented threat to food systems, public health, and the workplace. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy and society. Tens of millions of people face the possibility of living in abject poverty, and the number of undernourished people—which is currently estimated to be close to 690 million—could rise by as many as 132 million by the end of the year.Numerous businesses are in danger of dying out. The livelihoods of over half of the 3.3 billion workers worldwide are in jeopardy. Workers in the informal economy are particularly vulnerable since the majority do not have access to social safety, high-quality healthcare, or productive assets.Many people are unable to provide for themselves and their family during lockdowns because they lack the means of earning a living. For the majority, going without food means eating less unhealthily or, at best, not eating at all.

The epidemic has been having an impact on the whole food chain and exposed its vulnerability. Border closures, trade restrictions, and confinement measures have made it difficult for farmers to access markets, including to buy inputs and sell their produce, and for agricultural workers to harvest crops. As a result, domestic and global food supply chains have been disrupted, and the availability of a variety of safe, healthy diets has decreased. The epidemic has destroyed jobs and jeopardised the livelihoods of millions of people.Particularly vulnerable to the consequences of COVID-19 are those that are currently coping with humanitarian crises or catastrophes. It is crucial to react to the epidemic quickly while making sure that relief and rehabilitation aid reaches those who need it the most.

The globe needs to unite in solidarity and help those who are most in need, especially in the growing and developing world. Only by working together will we be able to combat the pandemic's interconnected health, social, and economic effects and stop it from worsening into a protracted humanitarian and food security crisis that might undo development progress that has already been made.