Chioma Okeke
After the outbreak of COVID- 19 in the world, technological advancement has been used to promote and enable businesses to continue running throughout most african countries. COVID-19 has transformed technologies, to a "must adopt"situation in most african countries.thus used in controlling the coronavirus's spread.
Some technological advancements includes the following :
Technologies have improved online shopping and robotic deliveries
COVID-19 has transformed online shopping from occasional to a must globally to minimize the movement of people all over, thus controlling the coronavirus’s spread.
Telehealth
Telehealth is an effective way made possible by technology to prevent the spread of COVID 19 and provide essential primary care to patients.The doctors can diagnose patients through the description they give via the chat box or video conferencing using their cell phone, computer, or laptop, and offer guidelines in real time on what is to be done or prevented.
Remote working
Technology has made working remotely more effective. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, many companies and business organizations have pleaded their workers to work from home to prevent direct contact and mingling with other work staff.
Technology has accelerated digital and contactless payments
As a result of advancements in technology, different countries have employed the use of soft money or contactless payments to pay for any services.
Distance learning
Technology has improved distance learning among the students and their teachers.
Online entertainment
All over the world, different platforms have been created to bring the music and entertainment industries together.
Conclusion
The corona virus outbreak enhanced technogical advancement,by improving various technologies or maximizing their uses.Africa in particular had to grow in their technological know how,so as to survive and thrive,thereby driving technological growth in their countries.
Technologies makes life easier,and has thus improved the standard of living in so many african countries. The benefits of technology to African cannot be over emphasizes,now youths in so many african countries have identified with so many online/technical skills, so as not to be bound by location in their careers,as a result of lessons learn't from the corona virus pandemic experience.