COVID-19 and developing countries: lessons learnt from the Sri Lankan experience

Jayasena, Hiruni; Chinthaka, Wajira

doi:10.1177/0141076820947367

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“…The rising number of cases in the pandemic, means a rising amount of waste generated which needs proper care, handling and treatment. If there is carelessness and proper protocol of waste handling is not followed, it increases the risk in the exposed, and thus their chances of transmitting it further (Jayasena et al, 2020) In this pandemic, one very important lesson to be learnt is that of importance of maintaining a high level of immunity. It means preparing in advance for crisis, and not after the disaster strikes.…”

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COVID-19: Lessons from the Pandemic

Agrawa¹,

Chakole²

2021

Biosc Biotech Res Comm

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COVID-19 pandemic which originated from Wuhan city of China pushed the world to face strict lockdown.Millions and Billions of people were not able to socialize, unable to meet one another, were not able to work efficiently, unable to attend school, college, gatherings, visit temples, travel and even lost access to public facilities as a result of lockdown and quarantine. Places of recreation like cinemas and shopping malls were also shut and this made the people reflect on their dependence on the external world for fulfilment. Many found it difficult to cope with it and find satisfaction without external stimuli. This also led to an increase in people signing up channels available on the internet and television. The whole world saw a setback due to the novel coronavirus and the global economy was severely affected. Many peoplelost the jobs, slept hungry, lost their homes and health.The virus impacted every sector of population. The poor and vulnerable were the worst among affected. Labourersmigrated from the cities to their villages. The worldwide economy faced a drastic downfall. The widespread change that has occurred due to the pandemic, and its effects, such as lockdown has stressed the importance of flexibility in life, immunity, digital revolution, personal hygiene and safety. This article tries to compile the key learnings taught to the mankind through this pandemic.

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COVID-19: Lessons from the Pandemic

Agrawa¹,

Chakole²

2021

Biosc Biotech Res Comm

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“…The first measure introduced by the Sri Lankan government was to move to a stringent lockdown over a two-month period, to control people's movements and limit direct physical interactions ( Hettiarachchi et al, 2020 ; Jayasena and Chinthaka, 2020 ). A curfew was imposed, and social gatherings were prohibited ( Hettiarachchi et al, 2020 ).…”

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The impacts of the COVID-19 shock on sustainability and farmer livelihoods in Sri Lanka

Rathnayake

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Current Research in Environmental Sustainability

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“…Roping the military in community behavior control could restrict the public freedom; nevertheless, the military has been one of the key supporters of crisis assistance and thus of humanitarian aid ( Jayasena & Chinthaka, 2020 ). In this regard, as the first line of operations, members of the military built a national resilience against the pandemic situation.…”

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