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Pandemics

Technology has become an essential part of our lives; it plays its part by making people's lives more feasible and productive, whether this is from a basic or professional level. Many services continue to work because technology ensures safety and reliability.

•Medical facilities are able to diagnose and treat infected patients with the help of healthcare technology.

Pharmaceuticals use advanced technology to test and develop vaccines and drugs that can cure and provide relief for a disease.

Online teaching platforms make it possible for students around the globe to stay on track with their learning processes remotely from

their homes. Videos of teachers doing class, workshops on streaming, as well as readings and guides are some of the many teaching instruments that circulate in order to help students stay on track.

• Video conferences allow workers to continue doing their jobs, making it easier to discuss connected through the internet.

• Social media and the internet play a vital role in raising awareness among users. It also becomes a source of entertainment and relaxation in an extraordinary context,where users can do sports, meditation, chat with friends, among others.

What are the problems?

Some problems arise when speaking about technology. This regards fake news circulating, which challenges the reliability of information. Stress and anxiety occur due to an excess of information that can sometimes be overwhelming. Finally, having little access to internet or any technological services in some places makes it more difficult for people to benefit from technology.

Adapted from “4 Ways Technology can help us respond to disasters" (2018)and "Role of Technology in the Times of Crisis" (2020)


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