However, earlier it was said that the tournament would start from its predetermined time, but the football governing body has decided that the Women’s Youth World Cup has to postponed due to the epidemic. The FIFA Committee has postponed the tournament indefinitely keeping in view the health of the spectators, players and support staff. This decision has also been appreciated by the All India Football Federation.

The World Cup was to be held in India from November 2 to November 21.

It is evident that due to the coronavirus, more than 58 thousand people have lost their lives worldwide, while 10 lakh people are still infected with the virus. Talking about India, more than 2600 cases have been reported. Of these, 68 people have died due to coronavirus. This is the reason that it has been decided to postpone the tournament like FIFA Under-17 World Cup 6 months in advance.

The coronavirus pandemic has stopped all sports activities in the world with mega tournaments like Copa America and Euro 2020.

Earlier, the organizers of Wimbledon refused to hold the two-week tournament without an audience. The organizers had no other option but to cancel it in view of the growing case of Coronavirus infection.

Now the next edition of Wimbledon will be played in the year 2021 from 28 June to 11 July. The Wimbledon tournament started in the year 1877 and since then it was canceled only two times, World War 1 &2.  And now for the third time in 2020, this tournament has been canceled.

The Tokyo Olympics has already been postponed for 1 year. The second Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, the French Open has also been postponed. Now this tournament will be held in September instead of May.

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer expressed his disappointment by tweeting and wrote – ” Devastated”. Seven-time champion Serena Williams said that she got shocked by this important decision.

To overcome the shortage of ventilators, a team at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) developed a low-cost ventilator that could help to meet the demand of ventilators worldwide. The team called MIT E-Vent (Emergency-ventilator) was formed in the emergency on March 12 in response to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The members of MIT were brought together for the project done a decade ago in the MIT class 2.75.

According to the MIT News, students and faculty working in consultation with local physicians designed a simple ventilator device that could be built with about $100 worth of parts. This simple and inexpensive ventilator has a hand-operated plastic pouch called a bag-valve resuscitator, or Ambu bag. It can be operated manually by a medical professional or emergency technician, to provide breaths to a patient in critical situations like cardiac arrest. Till then, a tube is inserted into the patient’s airway, as with a hospital ventilator, but then the pumping of air into the lungs is done by squeezing and releasing the flexible pouch. This cheap and effective ventilator developed by MIT Team will overcome the shortage of ventilators worldwide.

Here are 7 activities to do at home to utilize the time you have during the quarantine:

1.Time to get back to your hobbies

With all the extra time in your hand, it’s time to get back to your hobby that makes you happy. If you have an interest in any musical instrument, then practice it and teach yourself a new instrument. Take out your brushes and start stroking them on canvas, sing songs, watch videos, read your favorite author’s books which were saved in your bucket list for a long time. Do the things that give you joy.

2. Take online courses

During Quarantine time, you have a lot of time to learn new skills and grab knowledge. Learning a new skill like Digital Marketing through online media can be a good idea. This extra time allows us to learn about the topics we were eager to learn, but have not found the time to do. Many educational websites are providing free online courses, chose according to your taste.

3. Learn a new language

With all the free time you have now, learn a new language like English, Spanish, French, Italian and German and any other language you would like. There are many online websites and mobile applications that offer free foreign language courses.

4. Do physical exercises and meditation

Though the gyms are closed due to COVID-19, you can still take care of physical health by doing exercises at home. Open YouTube and watch workout videos of trainers and practice with them. Meditation can be a relaxing activity for users who want to control the anxiety of being in quarantine. Meditate with some soft, soothing or religious music to calm your anxiety.

5. Try new recipes

If you love cooking then quarantine is the time to fire up a meal in the kitchen. Open YouTube and watch cooking videos of your favorite chefs and make exotic food for your family.

6. Binge on movies and series

This is the best time to catch up on your favorite movies and series. In this period of quarantine, over-the-top (OTT) platforms are a favorite pass time for everyone. Just grab some quick snacks and enjoy your movies and series.

7. Clean and declutter your house

We have all been guilty of hoarding items for years and never really getting all the stuff sorted. Now that you’re having free time at home, it is time to organize all the cupboards in your house, from the kitchen cupboards to your bedroom. Spend your free time in arranging the almirahs and declutter the unnecessary stuff.

Self-quarantine is not easy, but it is the need for time so be responsible and stay home and bring out the most from your free time.

5 Industries affected form Coronavirus Pandemic

1. Retailers and E-commerce

This is probably the most viable industry that is feeling the significant impact of coronavirus outbreak. This sector includes everything from large retailers to small and local “mom-and-pop” stores.  COVID-19 has forced many retailers other than grocery stores and pharmacies to shut down temporarily. Like any other industry, retail is a total of many sub-industries – e.g. clothing and fashion, food and beverage, etc.

• Clothing and fashion market

The Clothing market depends on China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam for the supply of fabric and other raw materials. Therefore, the impact of the coronavirus spread will be felt by this sub-industry due to factory shutdowns, non-availability of employees, and shoppers staying away from retail shops and malls.

• Food and beverage

Food and beverage is the most important sector to note, particularly the small businesses that have had to close their doors and layoff employees. If possible, food retailers should go hyper-local market as doorstep delivery is gaining ground for services like food, medicine, and grocery.

E-commerce becomes a channel of choice in moments like these, and it should benefit the fingers. Companies should focus on their online presence and shopping capabilities, and inform customers about the web enablement

2. Travel and tourism

The travel and tourism industry has drastically affected by COVID-19. With coronavirus being pandemic, people are avoiding traveling, which has negatively impacted the travel business and has affected the tourism benefits of the affected countries. It is estimated that the travel and tourism sector will have 15% job losses worldwide and global airlines may lose $113 billion if the coronavirus continues to spread at this pace. Airlines are drastically cutting flights as more people have decided not to fly during the coronavirus outbreak.

3. Technology

As of 2019 the size of the tech industry was $5 trillion. This year’s major technical conferences like Google I/O, Mobile world congress, Electronic entertainment expo got canceled due to COVID-19.  This industry will suffer the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic due to heavy dependence on China as China is the manufacturing center. The decrease in demand and impact on the supply chain as most consumers are now staying in their homes and technology companies have closed their offices and stores, restricting their executives to travel to the affected areas. Remote working is being preferred among COVID-19 and thus operations such as software development & maintenance are minimally affected by the coronavirus.

4. Fintech

The spread of COVID-19 has proven to be the biggest threat to the world economy and financial markets. If we look at the short term impact, we could see people making safe investments in the market. This means there are fewer investments in the stock market, which are negatively impacting on venture capital funding of existing and new fintech firms. The Fintech sector has experienced a decline in transactions at all levels. Since people have self-quarantine themselves to protect against the coronavirus spread, they are spending less than usual, leading to a low transaction rate. Indian Stock Market has experienced a negative impact due to the coronavirus effect. 

5. Entertainment

The entertainment industry is badly affected by COVID-19.

• Disney and Universal Studios have planned to close several theme parks as large gatherings may prompt the spread of coronavirus. 
• Movie theatres are temporarily locked down in parts of India, due to coronavirus outbreak.

However, as more people stay at home, in self-quarantine, and take preventive measures, the use of alternate entertainment services such as games, video-on-demand and over-the-top (OTT) platforms is increasing. COVID-19 is expected to increase the number of subscribers of companies like Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar.

The impact of COVID-19 can be seen across all the industries. The industry needs to be capitalized, hang on its key employees, and manage its existing relationships with customers as difficult situations arise every now and then problems but maintaining healthy relationships will keep the business going long-term. We should make a policy in which we are prepared for the future we do not want. Well, hope for new dawn without the nemesis of COVID-19. 

Human Immune System

 The human body’s immune system is a network of special tissues, proteins, and cells that prevent humans from getting infected.  The immune system can effectively fight against disease-causing bacteria, parasites, and viruses.  But unfortunately, the immune system can get weak due to modern lifestyles such as stress, toxins, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating. With coronavirus continuing to increase, it is more important than ever to boost the immune system. We can do this by making a few lifestyle changes.

5 ways to boost the immune system during coronavirus outbreak

1.Get enough sleep

When we do not get enough sleep our immune system becomes depressed. Sleep is the first thing to strengthen the body’s immune system. During sleep, the body releases infection-fighting proteins called cytokines which are necessary for healthy living. Before going to bed, limit the use of electronic devices like mobile, tablets and laptops. Blue light from these devices reduces melatonin, a hormone that aids sleep.

2. Exercise regularly

Exercises reduce inflammation and support infection-fighting cells. Low and moderate-intensity exercise helps your immune system to work at the time of quarantine.  Physical activity can be done at home during quarantine because gyms are closed due to COVID-19. A combination of air squats, push-ups, knee-ups, towel rows, lunges, butterfly sit-ups, and aerobics can be done at home so that you can continue your routine even during a quarantine.

3. Eat immune-boosting foods in your diet

Food is more than fuel for the human body. It requires vitamins and minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fluids to keep out body functioning. To boost-immune system, it is important to include these foods in your diet.

• Fiber-rich foods: Fiber is important for digestion and the right kind of fiber in your diet will give you the best chance of creating a healthy community of gut bacteria and smooth digestion. Food sources of fiber are sweet potatoes, carrots, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and root vegetables.
• Vitamin C: vitamin c helps in maintaining healthy skin. It acts as a barrier to the skin against harmful diseases, helps to prevent the common cold and improves the function of white cells that fight infection. Food sources are citrus fruits and vegetables.
• Zinc: Zinc is a mineral involved in the white blood cells that work against in response to infection. People who lack zinc are more likely to get cold, flu, and other viruses. Food sources of Zinc are dark chocolate, dairy product, and whole grains.
• Anti-inflammatory foods: anti-inflammatory foods are essential in improving overall immunity. Vegetables and fruits are essential foods that have high inflammatory value. Eating them daily will ensure that one will get optimal anti-inflammatory food intake. Turmeric is the main anti-inflammatory food as it contains ingredient curcumin, a compound that enhances the level of immunity in our body.

4. Minimize stress level

The more you stress about virus the more you suffer from it. Stress causes an inflammatory response within the body that releases a stress hormone called cortisol. This makes us more susceptible to infection and disease. Meditation and mindfulness exercise is a way to reduce mental stress and boost immunity.

5. Getting enough Vitamin D

The immune system needs vitamin D to fight viruses. Sunshine is the natural source of vitamin D, just stand in the sun for half an hour in the morning to get vitamin D. There are many food sources of Vitamin D like cheese, soy milk, cereals, spinach, mushrooms, and kale.

COVID-19 is spreading due to our weak immune system. Maintaining good hygiene and self-quarantine can prevent the virus from catching on, but by taking these steps to strengthen the immune system we will be in a win-win situation and prevent ourselves, our family and friends from suffering significantly from coronavirus.

Disclaimer:  This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. Jugaadin.com does not claim responsibility for this information.

There are some ways through which you can manage work from home easily at the time of quarantine

1. Make your personal workstation at Home: It is always better to have an office like a desk or space at home to work efficiently. This will help you to be isolated and divide home and work responsibilities. Your family members would also understand when you work in your workspace no to distract or disturb you.

2. Move: When you go to the office, you knowingly or unknowingly do some sort of exercise because of the commute. It’s easy to grow lazy, sleepy and discouraged when you don’t have a place to go. So schedule or try to do any physical exercise between your video calls and work at home.

3. Don’t take stress: Stress is something that is unavoidable while working from home during the time of coronavirus. The news and death data may cause anxiety but you have to avoid them so as to reduce your stress level. Get indulge in your work, play with children, spend some time with the spouse can be some stress busters.

4. Dressed like professional: Yes, dressed as you are getting into the office. This will keep your mindset active and give you a sense of feeling that you are in the office not in your house. This means that you shouldn’t break your daily routine, just work like similar to the one you had before work from home.

5. Keep the Connectivity: The biggest challenge that works from home or quarantine time brings is a lack of human connection. It is quite difficult for a professional like you who is in the constant habit of meeting with colleagues, team, and others throughout the company. But thanks to technology, now this seems to be a cakewalk. You can use the power of Digital Marketing, social medium sites and certain video apps for promoting your business, staying in connection through group calls. You can plan daily meetings on video calls at a specific time to discuss further strategies for the company.

Also, to prevent coronavirus to spread, keep your home infection free, wash your hands after an interval of every 30 minutes and cough, sneeze in your sleeves.