Our Scans · (FS.10.00) Covid-19 · Weekly Summary

• [New] After enduring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating consumer behaviour, businesses must prepare for potential economic downturns that may arise in the next few years. UMA Technology
• [New] In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N 1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N 1 (bird flu) viruses-all of which have had significant global health and economic impacts. News-Medical
• [New] Conservation funding is at risk due to shifting global priorities, economic downturns, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel. TUKO.co.ke
• The Ukraine war, China's technology-trade war with the US, and the domestic Covid lockdown measures have been the three major factors that hinder China's economic growth this year, which could have far-reaching consequences for jobs and social stability. DIIS
• Now more than ever, health systems globally need to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic as a window of opportunity to make health financing structures more resilient and move countries towards UHC. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Global merchandise trade could fall by as much as -1.5% in 2025, potentially marking the sixth time in 60 years that world merchandise trade has seen a decline - joining major economic shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis. Phaata
• Zoonotic diseases are a rapidly growing threat, epitomised by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economic status of populations globally. BioMed Central
• Affected by recent disruptions to global value chains such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, protectionist policies and rising ideological tensions global trade has recently registered downturn. Ficci
• Geopolitical and Economic Resilience The ongoing global emphasis on supply chain resilience, amplified by the disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, has made rail an increasingly favored option for its reliability and scalability. Rock Products Magazine - Now Incorporating Aggregates M
• Given the high economic risks posed by the war in Ukraine and the pre-existing production disruptions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the current economic outlook is subject to considerable uncertainties. InterEconomics
• Companies today find themselves with supply chains designed for a world that no longer exists, with the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical pressures globally being the latest disruptions in an ever-changing business landscape. MIT OpenCourseWare
• In the short term, China's zero-Covid policy is continuing to hamper its production of semiconductors, which is contributing to disruptions in the global value chain. Coface
• In January last year, prices of uranium oxide, which is used in nuclear technology, hit their highest in over 16 years due to supply uncertainty and higher demand, having gained momentum in 2021 when disruptions caused by COVID-19 lockdowns hit supplies. MarketScreener
• Widespread vaccination against COVID-19 could add trillions of dollars to the global economy by reducing disruptions to business and trade. 2025 Aksi -
• Italy's political landscape in 2025 is expected to be dynamic, shaped by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, and evolving social dynamics. 2025
• Global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of economic risk diversification, making it imperative for New Zealand to reduce its dependence on a few key trading partners. FirstPost
• Like other countries, Ghana has encountered numerous economic difficulties in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially intensifying the desire of many doctors to seek opportunities abroad. BioMed Central
• Economic Stability of Australia: Despite the global economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia's economy has rebounded well. cambridgejournal.co.uk
• Reshoring and Supply Chain Resilience The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, leading to increased investment in domestic plastic and rubber production. AllAmerican.org
• Educational development: 71% of parents express concerns about their children's educational catch-up needs, exacerbated by disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but also rising in the last year. theHRDIRECTOR
• The long echo of the negative public response to COVID-19 has led to greater resistance to all forms of vaccination, putting children at risk for diseases, such as measles and polio, that had almost been eradicated in the developed world. The Atlantic
• Covid 19 and severe tropical cyclones, expose Vanuatu to its fragile health infrastructure and the need to invest in a health system that can better respond to the needs of Its people and to future pandemics that will be resilient to climate change and related natural disasters. RNZ
• Costa Rica expects to continue evolving as a destination for investors with strong promotion and protection programmes and friendly policies once the economic recovery following the effects of the covid-19 pandemic has strengthened. Aguilar Castillo Love

Last updated: 16 May 2025