Perceived Functions of Communication during Risk, Disaster & Humanitarian Issues

1. Risk & Communication you associated with the risk/s
COVID-19 is the risk that the world is encountering right now. It’s been a year since this virus
affects us
in our daily living, No Schools, No works, No Malls and other activities. And the world also
experience
being Quarantined to their houses to prevent the said virus to spread out.
Communication is important to this risk for people to take measures and awareness and to
know the
growth of the number of people affected by this virus all around the world. And for us to be
aware of
what we need to avoid from being affected by this virus.
We wouldn’t know the COVID-19 symptoms without Communications. for example, According to
CDC.gov Covid-19 Symptoms will occur anywhere from 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the
virus.
COVID-19 is a virus that causes these effects in people, Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of
breath or
difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore
throat,
Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.
Disasters & Communication you associated with the risk/s
Still, Covid-19 is one of the disasters that affects my life Because of the Lockdown that
happened. Many
people experience financial problems when the lockdown has taken effect in the Philippines.
Also, Many
has been depressed or develop anxiety because of this Pandemic and I’m one of those people.
I’m not used to not going outside, being with my friends, going to school and etc. and while on
lockdown
I overthink a lot. But with the help of my family and friends I am slowly overcoming everything.
Communication with them was a helpful solution.
Humanitarian Issues & Communication you associated with the risk/s