The Coronavirus outbreak has been described as the worst healthcare crisis for a generation. Its impact will not be clear for many months yet, as many countries still anticipate that the peak in economic disruption and human fatalities is yet to come. At the moment, the news is swamped with despair and desperation — and lives shattered, ruined and lost.
Yet, it is not all doom and gloom. There are triumphs to be had amongst the chaos. The international community has come together in moving displays of gratitude towards healthcare staff around the world, neighbours are banding together to support vulnerable locals, and in a world of darkness and uncertainty, human kindness is becoming the most free-flowing and valuable of currencies.
From an economic and business perspective, there is plenty to be positive about, despite all the problems. While we are seeing the worst stock market confidence since 1987, the government’s support packages for businesses have met with much acclaim, and some industries appear to be performing exceptionally well.
In this infographic below, we highlight the business success stories of Coronavirus: