What To Do In Post-Pandemic Era: Five Facts You Should Know

What To Do In Post-Pandemic Era: Five Facts You Should Know

With the gradual reduction of the harm caused by the epidemic, governments of various countries have lifted the epidemic prevention alert. Although it seems that people can finally return to their pre-epidemic life, the two-year-old epidemic has seriously affected our way of life, and we have to face a completely different world than before.

The definition of a "post-pandemic era".

The phase post-pandemic era also called the post-COVID-19 era, is also a new era that emerges from the global health crisis and socioeconomic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. This post-pandemic era lays the foundation for a new type of globalization. The Post-COVID-19 era signals the epoch that arises after the global health and socioeconomic crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic that accelerates the developments towards the fourth industrial revolution.

Changes in the medical system in the post-pandemic era

In addition to its severe impact on the global economy, the epidemic has also severely affected the medical systems of various countries in the world in terms of epidemic prevention, quarantine, diagnosis, and treatment. Each country's medical response measures have changed due to a sudden increase in hospitalization.

The rise of virtual medicine and telemedicine.

McKinsey's survey revealed that over a third of consumers would consider delaying their medical treatment if the medical facility was infected by COVID19. In the survey report, only 3% of respondents had ever used telehealth In the past. By February 2021, 22 % of respondents indicated that their most recent appointment with a doctor was via phone or online.

Virtual medical care has not had the same benefits in the past as face-to-face medical care. This epidemic has led to a change in the way that medical payments are made, as well as a shift in the attitudes of stakeholders toward telemedicine.

The future of medical services is likely to look like seamless care that integrates both physical and virtual.

Digital technology quickly and significantly helps people to implement epidemic prevention.

Digital technology plays a key role when it comes to pandemic prevention. Through mobile phone positioning, mask maps, and emergency notification systems, epidemic prevention work can be implemented efficiently. In terms of medical treatment, several advanced countries, including Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, have urgently loosened relevant regulations on long-distance care.

Combining with home quarantine, remote diagnosis and treatment at home, the risk of nosocomial infection can be reduced to minimum. The only way to make it work is thorugh the leverage of digital technology.

Biotechnology(BT) and information technology(IT) are widely used in medicine.

During the spread of the covid, digital technologies such as mobile Internet, 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality have emerged, and have been widely used in the medical and health industries in the following uses:

1. Virus traceability
2. Drug R&D
3. Epidemic research & judgment
4. Diagnosis and treatment
5. Telemedicine
6. Intelligent medical robots,
7. Intelligent research and development,
8. Intelligent medical treatment

What to do in the post-pandemic era: five facts you should know. Coronavirus is still risky while coexisting with them despite complete vaccination.

Coronavirus is still risky, since the outbreak, global governments have been working hard to increase the vaccinated population. As of February 15, 2022, about 548 million people in the United States had administered vaccines, of which about 77.59% had received at least the first dose. The current epidemic situation and global economical status have forced many European and American countries to gradually lift the lockdown.

Although people are happy that the economical situations are gradually returning to normal, it does not mean that the virus will never hurt your health again.

Post-Pandemic Anxiety: What You Can Do to Cope.

More and more people care naught for epidemic prevention. The covid has been raging for two years. People are looking forward to the days when lifting mask mandates. Although the pharma industry has already made huge progress in preventing the spread, the virus is still constantly mutating. We need to prepare ahead and promote more education regards to public health.

If lifting mask mandates are too fast without preparing, we might have other types of variants coming soon.

There's also an expiration date for your stored personal protective equipment(PPEs).

The expiration date of disposable masks, 3-layer non-sterile medical masks, and surgical masks is about three years. The shelf life of coveralls or isolation gowns is about five years.

Disposable protective equipment is recommended to be properly wrapped and discarded after each use, and repeated use is not recommended.

Getting well-protective wear keeps you stay positive.

The epidemic has aroused people's vigilance against the air and droplets. When facing the crowd, wearing a mask correctly will allow you to talk or smile with each other carefree. On the other hand, with the rise of epidemic fashion, wearing a mask can still keep you charming! (Academic research has even shown that masks can add mystery and confidence to your appearance)

Prevention is better than cure.

No matter how annoying the mask or protective clothing is, prevention is always an important role for every citizen. The next pandemic can come

National policies are trying to make people feel at ease, but you can do better than just following.

Conclusion

How to continue to implement the implementation depends on the common understanding of the government, medical institutions and the people across the country, and it is necessary to formulate substantive measures and norms. In a bright future full of uncertainty, your little actions can help make the world a better place.

Reference

1. prospernaturalhealth. (2021, June 9). Post-Pandemic Social Anxiety: What You Can Do to Cope - Prosper Natural Health. http://prospernaturalhealth.com/2021/06/09/post-pandemic-anxiety/
2. Cordina, J., Levin, E., Ramish, A., & Seshan, N. (2021, July 1). How COVID-19 has changed the way US consumers think about healthcare. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-covid-19-has-changed-the-way-us-consumers-think-about-healthcare

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