How to Combat AgainstUpcoming Varientsof Covid-19

Mahnoor Zamir ()
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Mahnoor Zamir: University of Engineering & Technology Lahore

International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 2022, vol. 4, issue 3, 821-838

Abstract: New variantof Covid 19poses a threat to re-imagine and re-design our cities, which will result intoreduced transportation and a brighter sky. The key objective of the study intends to enlighten how the new variant of COVID-19 may effectcities and theirresidents socially, economically, psychologically and to suggest measures to combat the effects of a pandemic. Cities are growth engines, and policymakers can help them become more sustainable by creating jobs, reducing poverty, and assisting in the resilience of cities. This is especially relevant for developing countries, which, in comparison to developed ones, are rapidly urbanizing. The researcher carried out a detailed survey in the case study area (Lahore) to gather the facts regarding the impacts of COVID-19. The reliability analysis technique was used to analyze the results. The variables/factors were reliable at the value of 0.8, and 0.7. The analysis shows that residents faced problems in mobility, daily commute, and unavailability of hospitals and health care units. Residents were affected psychologically as well. The most significant impact of the lockdown which proved itself a blessing was the improvement in air quality and the environment of Lahore. The researcher concluded that the epidemic will have a significant impact on Pakistani city administration and governance. Future decisions will determine if post-COVID cities are more environmentally friendly to construct and manage. However, in addition to economic growth, it is vital to address the social and environmental aspects of long-term sustainability.

Keywords: Sustainable; development; resilient cities; Covid-19; pandemic; strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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