Status of COVID-19 Pandemic Before the Administration of Vaccine

Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the disease COVID-19 that has decimated the health and economy of our planet. The virus causes the disease not only in people but also in companion and wild animals. As yet we do not know why the virus is highly successful in causing the pandemic within 3 months of its first report. Lack of a voice on how to handle the pandemic impacted the management of the disease globally. Publication of the importance of masks and social distancing in preprint servers reduced the spread of the disease and deaths associated with it. Very few countries have invested in science and research and development and that has impacted the development of therapies for the pandemic. Though vaccination against COVID-19 started in December 2020, slower rate of immunizations has resulted in rapid spread of the mutant strains of SARS-CoV-2. Lack of transparency and accountability coupled with anergic leadership was responsible for the high incidence of disease and death associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Anergic leadership; COVID-19; Disease management; Pandemic; SARS-CoV-2; Social distancing; Vaccine; Virus structure.