The socio-economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19): A review
M Nicola, Z Alsafi, C Sohrabi, A Kerwan… - International journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 4.3 million confirmed cases and over 290,000
deaths globally. It has also sparked fears of an impending economic crisis and recession.
Social distancing, self-isolation and travel restrictions have lead to a reduced workforce
across all economic sectors and caused many jobs to be lost. Schools have closed down,
and the need for commodities and manufactured products has decreased. In contrast, the
need for medical supplies has significantly increased. The food sector is also facing …
deaths globally. It has also sparked fears of an impending economic crisis and recession.
Social distancing, self-isolation and travel restrictions have lead to a reduced workforce
across all economic sectors and caused many jobs to be lost. Schools have closed down,
and the need for commodities and manufactured products has decreased. In contrast, the
need for medical supplies has significantly increased. The food sector is also facing …
