What Covid Has Been Like on Campus

 

Above is me and my roommate at a Kentucky Wildcats football game. We try to make things as normal as possible while still following CDCs guidelines and being safe. The university makes this possible! Covid has caused society to quarantine and pretty much be shut out from the rest of the earth. Society has had to figure out how to live with this virus and try to go back to actually living. Of course, it won't be completely the same because we still must follow guidelines, however, it is always nice to get out, enjoy nature, and hang with friends! Just like old times.

Covid Vaccines and Global Cooperation

 

    Producing and delivering Covid vaccines is a global endeavor because the entire world must work together if we want to help tame this virus. The entire world right now is hoping that one day scientist can find a cure for it. The countries that produce successful vaccines for their people will also have to ship the vaccine to other countries thousands of miles away- in very low temperatures. Moreover, in order for these vaccines to work, they must be at extremely low temperatures. Therefore when the vaccines are being shipped around the world a lot of dry ice is going to be needed. Countries around the world will have to contribute and meet the demands of the need of mass production of dry ice. Furthermore, some countries are trying to get a head start with finding a successful vaccine for the coronavirus, even if that means they haven't reached phase 3 trials. The India Serium Institue isn't 100% sure if their vaccine is safe and effective. However, they have limitedly released the vaccine to certain persons. Some countries are desperate for this virus to end. This has caused countries to put on vaccines as fast as they can, even if they aren't sure if the vaccine is 100% safe.

A Picture of Dry Ice.

If China Released a Covid-19 Vaccine that is Superior to any Other Vaccine in the World

If China were to release the first vaccine for Covid-19, I believe this would cause much controversy around the world. As much of us know, the Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China. Many believe that the Chinese government actually started the virus. There are rumors that the virus was created in a lab and released upon the people. If this rumor is already in the air, if the Chinese come up with a cure in a way such as a vaccine, this might contribute reality to this rumor. One may think, how is it that they were the first to have cases (China) and now they are the first to have the cure (vaccine)? This can possibly be seen as China had the vaccine the whole time, that they could be waiting to release it to the public.

Covid 19 and Health Habits

 Question 1:

Question 1 - Do you think the internet has any impact on the social contagion of health habits related to diet and exercise?  What observations or experiences (on campus, off campus, back home with friends and family) have you had to suggest that you adopt the health habits of those around you? Do you think some environments are obesogenic? Where are they? I believe the internet has much impact on the social contagion of health habits related to diet and exercise because the internet is a vital, influential source for Americans today. People use it to find new exercises, new diets, healthy food options, and etc. I can suggest that based on observations and experiences that you adopt the health habits of those around you because you are most likely influenced by the people you hang around with. Therefore, one may choose the same food habits as the people around them.

Question 2:

How did Covid alter you/your family’s relationship with food, in terms of accessibility, health, employment or other factors? Did your diet improve? Get worse? Stayed the same? Personally, my diet has stayed the same. However, I believe that Covid has altered many people's diets, whether that is towards a more healthy direction or non-healthy.

Covid 19 and the Facts

 

Ever since the Coronavirus has hit U.S soil, there are so many different sources to find information about the virus. However, how do you know if this information is true and credible? Who can you trust during this global pandemic? I believe it is best to listen to health professionals and experts. For example, the CDC is a great source to turn to and listen to for factual information on the Coronavirus. As far as reading about Covid, I think credible articles written by scientists and experts would be best to read. This is to ensure you are receiving valid and correct information. It is important for people to be hearing, seeing, and reading true Infomation about this pandemic because it can ultimately save peoples lives!

Online Classes and Covid-19

 

Covid-19 has put many obstacles in peoples lives, and one of those obstacles includes getting an education. To follow the CDC's guidelines, mostly all education levels are having online classes, Pre-k to college, so on and so forth. I believe that an online education does not provide an equal opportunity for learning during Covid. Learning online is not the same as learning face-to-face. When you have the teacher or professor standing in front of you teaching, it makes it easier for one to learn, pay attention,  and obtain information; Whereas staring at a screen for a long period of time makes it much more difficult. I think there should be a hardship clause for students impacted by Covid if they were to fail a class. Many of us students did not sign up for online classes, we signed up for in-person classes, therefore this is a huge adjustment for us. At least for this first semester, I think there should be a hardship clause because students are trying to accommodate to this transition and it is not easy. It is a new style of learning that many of us didn't necessarily ask for. I believe that if one fails a class this semester, they should still be able to pass the class with a D, making it to where they can't fail but they aren't getting to much of a pass because their grade is still low. My experiences with online learning during Covid haven't been a smooth sail. Trying to focus on looking at a computer screen for 50 minutes plus is extremely difficult. There are so many distractions going on around me because I do most of my work from my dorm room. For example, my TV, my phone, food in the kitchen, etc. If I were in the classroom I wouldn't even have access to many of these distractions and most of the time professors don't allow you to use your phone during class, requiring more discipline with the phone distraction. Moreover, although many countries in Europe and Asia are still having face-to-face classes, I don't think that will make me less competitive in the job market because I still apply myself in my classes, as well as study and try hard.

UK Core Issue: How Do We Distribute Covid Vaccines?

If I were in charge of distributing the Covid-19 vaccine to all of the residents of Fayette County, my go-to would be to use the military to distribute it. I would have a vaccine distribution center, where the military would have stationed tents set up to give the vaccine to the desired residents. I would have the military properly trained to give the vaccine shots. Vaccine stations would be set up every day, from 6am to 10pm. The military would be the first to receive the shot considering they're the ones who will be giving it to the Fayette County residents. I would have a list of who would get the vaccine next, my list is as follows: Hospital and doctors office/clinic employees, essential workers, elderly, residents with weakened immune systems (such as HIV positive residents, cancer residents, a terminal illness, etc), first responders, children, and then everyone else. Every resident will have to show an ID, a social security number, and their occupation as well as health status. I want to make sure that the right people are getting the shot first. Also, I will have a website up that will have a few questions so residents can tell which "group" they're considered under, therefore that will clean up any confusion. Some consequences of this process I may have to consider is chaos. The tents might be extremely packed every day, overwhelming the military and the system put into place. However, we won't know if this particular process works unless we try it, then I can accommodate and tweak the process to make it more smooth.