Abstract: COVID-19 has unarguably become a stern threat to the human race all around the entire globe. Regardless of the measures taken by governments so far to overthrow the virus, world reports are hitherto conveying escalating havoc of the pandemic in claiming scores of lives. And Africa is not exempted from this global ordeal in that the virus has started dropping the population of the continent through deaths. The purpose of the paper is to show how information professionals can be a part of the front liners in combating the extensive spread of CONVID-19, by leveraging trending technologies, to enlighten and disseminate pertinent health information to the African populace as to curtail the widespread spread of the virus across Africa.

Keywords: COVID-19, Curtail, Information Professionals, African Countries, Roles

Abstract: The outbreak of the Covid-19 poses a threat to the global economy. Globally 4,904,413 people have been infected with the novel virus, with substantial plagues in the USA, Russia, and Brazil, and 323,412 deaths in the world. This has great economic ramifications on the global economy, especially the most plagued countries. The impact of Covid-19 will create a huge economic burden on state governments. For example, the IMF has stated the world economy would shrink by 3%. Following the outbreak of the pandemic many countries around the have put restrictive measures on the movement of people, trade, and businesses. The magnitude of the lockdown will greatly affect trade and business around the world. Unemployment is a huge peril as people will be laid off from their jobs. Companies- small and large businesses would be affected. The pandemic will also lower the GDP of many countries. This paper, therefore, examines the impact of the novel virus on the economy of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is one of the countries that have been hit by the pandemic. Currently, the total confirmed cases stand at 8,743. Out of this 5,922 have recovered and 306 confirmed dead. Several measures (soft measures) such as random medical checks at major borders, self -quarantine of residents returning from abroad, contact tracing, and (hard measures ) such borders closure, army deployed at borders have been taken by the government to fight the contagion. Others include the provision of welfare services, social and economic support measures, etc. To ameliorate the economy the Czech Republic has received a package of €1.2 billion from the European parliament. The Czech government has also given stimulus packages to businesses to cope with. Accordingly, this paper argues that despite the measures available it will be difficult for the Czech economy to bounce back as already there has been an economic downturn from 2018-2019. State governments can suppress the pandemic, however, allowing the economy to bounce back requires a strategic decision of the central bank and finance ministries.

Key Words: COVID-19, Global Economy, Czech Republic

Abstract: The novel coronavirus outbreak toward the end of the year 2019 in Wuhan China and the launch of the 5G wireless technology in the same country in early months of 2020 has generated a lot of misconconception around the world about the virus and conspiracy theories about 5G network and COVID-19 from personalities and organizations. There are number of assertions in print and media linking the 5G network to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Those assertions includes 5G wireless technology is the cause of COVID-19, 5G network spreads COVID-19 and 5G technology lowers human immunity. In this paper, we present an overview of 5G technology alongside COVID-19 and provide scientific research evidence to show there is no established link between them. COVID-19 is a biological pathogen transmitted through physical contact, while 5G is a radio wave radiation which is non-ionizing and does not spread or transmit the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus is a disease pathogen that affects respiratory system and cannot be spread by advancement in technology.

Keywords: COVID-19, 5G technology, conspiracy theories.

Abstract: Covid-19 pandemic changed the life style of people. In order to be safe from the pandemic, people were asked to be in quarantine by the governments. Quarantining is the most apt solution to this pandemic, but being in quarantine for many days is very difficultbecause it creates stress and tension in life.But there is no other choice. The only way to get rid of stress in Covid-19 is involving in different activities. So finding out a hobby is the first and the foremost task during Covid-19.Some people may already have hobbies and the rest can identity their interest based on which they can choose one activity. This paper “Six Effective Ways to Stay De-stressed and Productive in the Covid-19World” deals with different activities that a person in quarantine can choose to make life happier, fun filled and creative.

Keywords: Covid-19, De-Stress, Hobbies, Positive Attitude, Fitness.

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools around the world. To ensure the continuity of teaching and learning, schools, colleges and universities have moved their classes and lectures online. This study focused on the online learning experiences of college students and their perception of online learning in Ghana. The descriptive phenomenological research design was employed. Ten college students were selected from four colleges of education using the snowball sampling procedure. Participants were interviewed via phone. Colaizzi’s phenomenological data analysis process was adopted for this study. Findings were presented in themes and supported by quotes from research participants. Thematic analysis revealed the following themes: 1. Nature of online learning, 2. Connectivity problem, 3. Internet bundle, 4. Challenges with Device, 5. Household production and 6. Overall perception of e-learning. The findings revealed that both social media and online learning platforms were used for teaching and learning by the Colleges of Education in Ghana. It was also found that students experience internet connectivity problems, financial difficulty due to the high cost of internet bundle, challenges with devices and disruption as a result of the need to assist in household production. College students suggest that online learning should be suspended due to the number of challenges associated.

Keywords: College Students, COVID-19, Ghana, Online learning.