COVID EFFECT ON ECONOMY

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14/7/2020

COVID EFFECT ON ECONOMY

 

The COVID pandemic is having a major impact on the economy. The unprecedented and ongoing nature of the pandemic, along with its unpredictability, has made it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Manufacturing plants have been forced to shut down due to a shortage of employees, which means there's less demand for raw materials and machinery. Many businesses have had to cut staff in order to reduce expenses, which means fewer people are spending money at stores and restaurants. The government has also introduced measures that affect business operations. For example, it may require companies to provide paid sick leave or other benefits so their employees can stay home when they're sick instead of coming into work.

 

The effects of the COVID pandemic are still being analyzed, but there is some evidence that it has caused a recession in some areas. The World Bank says that the COVID pandemic has led to an economic slowdown in many countries around the world. The Bank estimates that global economic growth will be cut by 0.3 percent this year and 0.1 percent next year, because of reduced trade and travel. The COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy and will continue to do so until the virus is contained.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are currently more than 10,000 people in the United States infected with COVID-19, which has led to the closure of most schools, universities, and businesses. This means that many workers have been unable to go to work and earn money during this time period.

 

In addition, healthcare providers are also working extra hours due to the increased demand for medical services during this time period. This also means that many healthcare providers will be away from their jobs for longer periods of time than usual during this pandemic period which could lead to lost wages for them as well.

Due to these factors it is expected that both personal income tax collections will decrease substantially due to decreased wages from people who are not working as well as decreased wages from healthcare providers who are not earning any income while they are working extra hours on behalf of those who have been infected with COVID-19."

 

The economy has been affected by the COVID pandemic in a variety of ways. Businesses have been forced to close, and many people have lost their jobs. The stock market has taken a beating, and the cost of living is rising.

 

The biggest threat to the economy at this time is how long it will take for businesses to reopen and how much they'll be impacted by the pandemic when they do. There are also concerns about how much consumer spending will drop as people stay home instead of shopping or dine out at restaurants.