The worldwide health crisis brought upon by The Coronavirus is the perfect time for many industries to create clever solutions to the challenges the virus presents. Historically, the most tragic epidemics have led to ground-breaking inventions still utilized today, and modern innovators have started to take action toward leaving their mark.
As COVID-19 spreads, the U.S. is struggling to keep a steady supply of face masks and protective equipment. For example, tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Twitter have taken action to combat the spread of misinformation about the novel virus, such as lowering the ranking of fake news articles. The Italian healthcare industry is receiving help from Isinnova, a local 3D printing business, who is printing $1 3D ventilator valves to help a hospital who ran out of their supply.
Overall, the struggles created by the COVID-10 crisis will likely lead to innovations that will help the global economy deal with future health crises in a more efficient way. Read more below for a better understanding on the ways epidemics spur innovative thinking.
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