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What has the onslaught of COVID-19 taught us about Humanity?

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Introduction In the last few months, the entire world has been on a state of standstill, and fear has overcome every household. The dread of an unknown, deadly illness has crept upon 7.8 billion lives. The fear of this unknown and deadly disease caused by the Covid 19 (corona) virus has shaken humanity's very core. The catastrophic effect this has brought forward has impacted millions' economic, medical, social, physical, and even psychological aspects. Covid-19 ( or SARS-COV-2) or Coronavirus Disease is a deadly and contagious disease that attacks the respiratory system. The person infected might have symptoms like fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, etc. It can be both mild and severe. The lungs are the most affected organ in this disease. Identified in Wuhan, China and now spread worldwide with around 8 Million people affected by this virus and close to 1 million deaths. What is the state of Humanity? As we continue to battle this pandemic and tackle life in t