Subsequent Curves of COVID-19 in Society

Beyond the strict biological scenarios inherent to the virus, other consequences exist that require attention due to the duration and evolving alternate implications of the pandemic in our society. The relevance of other curvesin the Covid-19 Pandemic, related with Non Covid diseases, socio-economic issues, the wear and tear on the medical and social service infrastructure, and the physical and mental deterioration in the human resources, need a special focus in the global strategies in the management of Covid-19 pandemic. Civil rights and legal implications, are another issue to have in mind in the decisions, because these guidelines must not be the cause of social discrimination or stigma in the society. This bioethics approach is particularly targeted to those who are primarily responsible for decision making in matters with an impact on public health. (c) 2020 IMSS. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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In addition to the biological impact of the virus, the Covid-19 pandemic also has consequences such as non-Covid diseases, socio-economic issues, wear and tear on medical infrastructure, and physical and mental deterioration in human resources, which require special attention in global strategies. Civil rights and legal implications must also be considered in decision-making to avoid social discrimination or stigma. This bioethics approach is aimed at decision-makers responsible for public health impacts.