COVID-19 Formal Speech On Impacts Of Pandemic

COVID-19 2 Formal Speech on impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on economy, social and political system

Have you ever taken your time to understand the source and impact on the COVID-19 pandemic? Most individuals focus heavily on the health impact of COVID-19 and not any other impacts such as psychological, economic, and social systems. I have closely monitored the other impacts of the disease, and it is extremely adverse. My speech is thus directed towards other impacts of COVID-19 other than health perspectives such as the social, economic, and political impacts.

My dear audience, it is never easy, Corona! Corona! Corona! That is the only song sang in the world, memes about the disease are everywhere in social media platforms. Have you ever taken the time to understand the meaning of the disease? Well, it is the right time to do so. In introducing the disease, COVID-19 is a type of virus among the Coronaviruses associated with acute respiratory syndrome and severe common cold (World Health Organization, 2020). It heavily affects the elderly in society.

One of the sectors that the pandemic has impacted is the economic sector. COVID-19 has resulted in low economic growth with decreased profits in the stock market. This is because investment has essentially declined due to fear among investors (Jones, 2020). With decreased investment, there has been a decline in stock market profitability by approximately 14 to 25%, as shown in visual aids. Additionally, the decrease in investment has adversely impacted GDP, leading to slow economic progression.

Besides the economic impact, COVID-19 has also influenced the political system. The pandemic has highlighted the political capabilities of various countries in managing the crisis. It has also led to the emergence of strong leadership and effective governance in many nations (World Health Organization, 2020). For example, President Trump has been recognized as a prominent political leader in managing the pandemic, which has shaped the political outlook of the United States positively (World Health Organization, 2020).

Numerous social impacts of COVID-19 have also been observed since January 2020. Notably, the rate of suicides has increased significantly. It is argued that many individuals infected or affected by the pandemic tend to commit suicide due to social isolation, heightened anxiety, and financial hardships caused by unemployment (World Health Organization, 2020). Several cases of suicide have been reported in connection with the pandemic since March 2020, reflecting the social negativity associated with the crisis.

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that COVID-19 is an all-encompassing disease that affects not only health but also economic stability, political leadership, and social well-being. The economic sector has suffered from slowed growth and declining profits, the political landscape has seen the rise of effective leadership, and social systems are challenged by increased mental health issues such as suicide. It is therefore essential for countries and organizations worldwide to implement appropriate interventions and strategies to mitigate these impacts and build resilience against future crises.

References

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