How Coronavirus will Change the World.

On the last day of 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) was briefed about a wave of "unknown caused pneumonia" detected in Wuhan City, China. The virus responsible for the epidemic was determined to be a novel coronavirus. On March 11, the coronavirus outbreak has been accepted as a pandemic by the WHO. The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest global crisis of this century. Its depth and scale are enormous. By 8th of June, there is about 3.3 million cases of Coronavirus globally.

The post-pandemic period can be an opportunity to think about the difference between "how we did" and "how we should do" and to focus on cooperation and also to react internationally to subsequent challenges.

Aside from the many deaths that have tragically ensued, the pandemic caused a large-scale economic and social shake. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, governments, economies, markets and individuals had to face a global crisis situation.

The Covid-19 pandemic could cause a seismic shock that will permanently change the international systems and balance of power as we go through it. allowed us to develop new and innovative solutions out of necessity. The "new normal" will depend on the governments and their policies to recovering the coronavirus outbreak effects.

However, it is worth highlighting that there is no global governance. Moreover, the effect of the pandemic is not the same for all countries. Therefore, the challenge is to predict a new normal of life for a global manner. The new life models for each country will surely be different from 2019, as some behaviours and routines will be changed indefinitely, especially regarding healthcare systems, work-life, trade, and travelling.

After COVID-19, the world will appreciate more that when it comes to infectious diseases, there is no such thing as “someone else’s problem”. The principle should be the same for problems concerning the environment and the population. It may be difficult for people to realize this now but, from a long-term perspective, they will have a decisive impact on our world. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) clearly demonstrate keen awareness on inter-dependence in today’s world.

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