1 Running head: COVID- 19 AND ITS EFFECTS 2 COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECTS COVID- 19 and Its Effects on the Healthcare Industry Tolulope Adedeji University of Maryland Global Campus COVID-19 And Its Effects The Coronavirus known as COVID-19 is a virus that affects the respiratory system. The acronym CO in COVID stands for corona, VI stands for the virus, and D stands for the disease (Azcentral, n.d.). Currently, there is no cure for coronavirus, although some of its symptoms can be treated by getting early care. COIVD-19 is a significant issue in the healthcare industry at the moment because the most affected are those with long-lasting medical ailments such as heart diseases and diabetes. The elderly and babies also stand a high risk. This is because they have low immunity. This paper expounds on the effects and preventions of coronavirus and how healthcare industry is making the most effective changes. Comment by Pamela Czapla: Good to see the left-justified adjustment. Comment by Pamela Czapla: This needs to be a direct quote:CO stands for corona, VI stands for virus, and D stands for disease. Effects Comment by Pamela Czapla: Good formatting adjustment. Coronavirus has dramatically affected the ordinary daily lives of people in an attempt to stop its spread. It has led to an increase in mortality rates for many all over the world. The pandemic has affected hundreds of countries in a matter of weeks. Remuzzi and Remuzzi (2020), argues that while Italy has been mainly affected, control events in China have reduced new cases by more than 90%, which is not the case elsewhere. Comment by Pamela Czapla: Awkward Comment by Pamela Czapla: What is your source for this statement. Comment by Pamela Czapla: This paragraph is quite choppy. It starts out saying that it has affected many and ends by saying China reduced cases by 90%. Travel Restrictions Comment by Pamela Czapla: The different sections come out of nowhere. The reader has no idea why you’re jumping from effects to travel, etc.The introduction should lay out the reason for the writing and what it will discuss. Due to the increasing rate of the spread of the Coronavirus across the globe, many nations have decided to close down their countries to prevent international spread. This prevented the movement of people from country to country and later just allowing the transportation of goods. According to CDC (2020) travel restriction is been encouraged whether it’s by air, bus or train, car, and RV travel. Because if traveled by air, there are airport terminals and waiting lines where you can easily come in contact with other people and also infected surfaces. Comment by Pamela Czapla: Noun/verb agreement. Comment by Pamela Czapla: I don’t see travel mentioned in this source.I guess one can see this discussion in the travel section. Comment by Pamela Czapla: Not a sentence. If traveling is necessary, a good amount of medicine to last through the trip is needed, pack a hand full of.