COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-pandemic: Impact and Technical Threats in India

Abstract

World Health Organization declared Coronavirus as a pandemic. More than 6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been found leading to more than 367166 deaths till May 31, 2020. With every passing day, the number of cases and deaths is expanding. The widespread of this epidemic has not only threatened human health but also production, economy, social functioning, education, etc. In this critical pandemic situation, a large number of the population are fighting for their lives and economic challenges for survival. Although digital health would not be the main contributor in combating COVID-19, it could play a very important supporting role in control and prevention work. During this isolation period, various digital applications are needed to ensure a normal life for most of the people. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, big data, cloud computing, Internet of things (IoT) and other digital technologies are playing a vital role in managing routine activities through work from home, online education, remote patient treatment, citizen protection, risk communication, and medical supplies. On the downside, various technical threats like online fraud and cyber-attacks are rising and increasing challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this paper is to explore the available COVID-19 statistics and understand the impacts with technical threats to relief measures in India caused in the current pandemic. To realize social responsibility and comprehend response capacity in foreseeing COVID-19 extortions and foster the community awareness toward population and public health allocation where upholding local health with technical risk prevention is alarming. In the winding up, post-pandemic open challenges are also discussed.