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Covid-19 Pandemic Response In Brazil, Maria P. Ruiz Dec 2021

Covid-19 Pandemic Response In Brazil, Maria P. Ruiz

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In 2020, the world got struck by a pandemic no one was ready for. Due to the lack of preparation, the world was forced to go into quarantine while scientists tried to create a vaccine. Every country took the actions they thought would be best, however not all of them saw positive outcomes from those decisions. In this paper Brazil’s decision on how to tackle the pandemic is analyzed, specifically how they tried to go for herd immunity, and their outcomes will be compared to the outcomes of the United States, who followed mask and quarantine mandates from specialists.


Covid-19 Pandemic Increases Accessibility To Theatre Performances, Katelyn M. Biggs Dec 2021

Covid-19 Pandemic Increases Accessibility To Theatre Performances, Katelyn M. Biggs

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The pandemic has caused many industries to alter their functionality to stay afloat, specifically the theater. Changes made because of the pandemic have opened the doors for a new audience. This included the theater becoming more accessible financially and for people with disabilities. This article highlights how when transitioning back to a post-pandemic world, these new patrons should be kept in mind.