HIV/AIDS, a deadly infectious disease, is highly prevalent in southern Africa, significantly impacting mortality among young adults, often in combination with tuberculosis. Similarly, COVID-19, originating from animals, spread rapidly worldwide, causing high death rates among the elderly, severe economic disruptions, and stark disparities in vaccine distribution.
Additional Links & Readings:
- Covid-19’s spread across the world – World Mapper
Student submission by Natalia Smith:
Category: Pandemics visible in the landscape
Description: This image from August 2020 shows Central London flooded with people eating outside following the creation of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The goal was to support the hospitality industry by paying restaurants to offer 50% discounts on meals if the customers ate in.