Those who are wondering what the ominous pandemic is really all about, or how it was actually started, might want to check out a new Covid Documentary called The First Wave, which examines the outbreak’s racial disparities and its potential as a health emergency. But the film doesn’t offer much in the way of a timeline or a delineated narrative. In addition, it doesn’t seem to be particularly “media-friendly.”
Ben Kreimer is an artist and technologist
A technologist by trade, Ben Kreimer has done a few things right. The most impressive is his work on the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. This neoclassical organization’s most notable accomplishment is its new Center for Digital Journalism, a hands-on learning experience that’s arguably the best in the nation. He’s also nabbed the mantle as the guide to the Drone Journalism Lab, a startup with a small but well funded budget and a lot of savvy. His list of clients is long, but includes the likes of Bloomberg, NBC News, and TED. As an expert on all things digital, he’s the man to ask about a nimble drone with a brain.
The First Wave is the only visual documentation of the virus’ toll
In my book, the H1ms a s a real thing. However, in this context, the Ebola virus may have actually taken the cake. Nonetheless, the Ebola aficionado did have the good fortune of not being the first to succumb to the bug. To this day, the Ebola afflicted remain a captive minority in the west. The following ten years proved to be a rough and tumble neophyte in the Ebola sands. This ill-fated relationship is still being ironed out. The Ebola aficionado is a proud graduate of the university of Maryland and the country’s most populous city, Baltimore. One of my responsibilities, and an unabashed nerd, is to study the nuances of the human condition as well as the best ways to control it.
It examines racial disparities of the virus’ toll
The Color of Care, an upcoming documentary from Oprah’s Harpo Productions and Smithsonian Channel, highlights the racial disparities that have fueled the COVID-19 outbreak. Featuring first-hand accounts from people who have been infected with the virus, the film examines a systemic racism that is taking its toll on society.
Racial inequities in the health care system have long been documented. Long-standing barriers to access essential resources have contributed to the toll that COVID-19 has taken on communities of color. However, the viral outbreak has also highlighted the need for systemic solutions to address racial inequities.
African Americans and Latinos have been hit by the viral disease at much higher rates than whites. In Illinois, for instance, Latinos had seven times the rate of COVID-19 compared to whites.
It lacks a delineated pandemic timeline
The Covid medical museum in the city of Chicago is home to a plethora of well-rounded and savvy health aficionados. The institution is one of the only hospitals in the region to have earned its stripes since its founding in 2007. One of the biggest challenges faced by the hospital is a shortage of staff that is exacerbated by the fact that one of the country’s largest hospitals, the aforementioned Midwest City hospital, is in the process of converting its former location, the suburban Chicago, into a full-fledged campus. This means a plethora of patients will soon have access to the same medical staff and facilities that they were used to, albeit with a slightly reduced patient-to-provider ratio.
It’s already been declared as a modern history’s gravest health emergency
COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, is a pathogen that is rapidly spreading throughout the world. It targets the respiratory system of the human body and causes damage to the organs. The virus is also responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates.
After a number of outbreaks, including the SARS-CoV-2 and the H1N1 influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO members are required to notify the organization about any disease outbreaks. During the PHEIC, a variety of preventive measures are imposed. These include social distancing work, lockdown, curfew, and quarantine.
The United Nations has outlined various policies and guidelines for countries to follow. One resource is the website of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which provides information about the outbreak and advice for people to maintain their health.