“The Effect Of The Pandemic Caused by COVID19 To The Philippine Economy”

Presented to

The faculty of

School of Business and Computer Studies

St. Dominic College of Asia

Aguinaldo Highway, Talaba, Bacoor City, Cavite

In Partial Fulfilment

Of the Requirements of the Course

Economic Development (ECO121)

Submitted by:

Wenceslao, Yna Camille R.

Submitted to

Mrs. Chit Mangubat

First Semester, A.Y 2019-2020

 I. INTRODUCTION

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly

discovered virus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak
began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough,
fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by
washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close
contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when
they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or objects that
has the virus on it, and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and
those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic
respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from
the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also
practice respiratory etiquette.

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are known to infect both humans and
animals, and in humans cause respiratory illness that range from common colds to
much more serious infections. The most well-known case of a coronavirus epidemic
was Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars), which, after first being detected in
southern China in 2002, went on to affect 26 countries and resulted in more than
8,000 cases and 774 deaths.

A vaccine for Covid-19 isn’t around the corner. Bringing vaccines to the market is a
notoriously slow process and any potential vaccine will have to pass multiple stages
of testing for safety and effectiveness. And once we know a vaccine is safe, we will
also need to manufacture it at a scale high enough to use across the world. It’s likely
that any vaccine is around 18 months away.
 II. BODY

The disease appears to have originated from a Wuhan seafood market where wild
animals, including marmots, birds, rabbits, bats and snakes, are traded illegally.
Coronaviruses are known to jump from animals to humans, so it’s thought that the
first people infected with the disease – a group primarily made up of stallholders from
the seafood market – contracted it from contact with animals.

China has borne the brunt of Covid-19 infections (so far). As of March 25, Chinese
health authorities had acknowledged over 81,782 cases and 3,291 deaths – most of
them within the province of Hubei. On March 17, China recorded just 39 new cases
of the virus – a remarkable slowdown for a country which, at the peak of its outbreak
in mid-February, saw more than 5,000 cases in a single day. Most of the country's
new cases are imported from elsewhere in the world – for now at least, it appears that
China has its outbreak under control.

But while things were slowing down in China, the outbreak started picking up in the
rest of the world. There are now confirmed cases in at least 196 countries and
territories. Outside of China, the US has seen the highest number of cases. The
country – which has been criticised for its slow rollout of testing and confused
approach to the crisis – now has 92,932 confirmed infections and 1,380 deaths.

Italy has seen the highest number of cases in Europe, with 80,589 confirmed
infections, mostly in the north of the country, and 8,215 deaths – more than in China.
The entire country is now on lockdown after the quarantine covering the north of the
country was extended on March 9.

On 30 January 2020, the Philippine Department of Health reported the first case of
COVID-19 in the country with a 38-year-old female Chinese national. On 7 March,
the first local transmission of COVID-19 was confirmed. WHO is working closely
with the Department of Health in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Government in the Philippines implments the Community Quarantine in some

places in the Philippines to prevent spreading the virus. The President of the
Philippines try his best to help Filipinos and protect them.

As of March 28, 2020, The Department of Health on Saturday reported 272 new cases
of coronavirus disease, the biggest increase in one day since the outbreak began,
raising the country total to 1,075.
 III. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The only solution to this pandemic disease is total lockdown to all place in our
country. This is the only thing we can do for now because there are also many
solution but its not really the best.

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However,
there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will
continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become
available.

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:

 Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with
alcohol-based hand rub.
 Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or
sneezing.
 Avoid touching your face.
 Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
 Stay home if you feel unwell.
 Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
 Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying
away from large groups of people.

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.  COVID-19 is a

respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms
and recover without requiring special treatment.  People who have underlying
medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing
severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

 fever

 tiredness

 dry cough.

Other symptoms include:

 shortness of breath
  aches and pains

 sore throat

 very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact
their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and
referral.

People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek
medical attention.