With the widespread disruption of social and economic activities by COVID-19, daily coverage of beats by journalists have been hindered in various ways.
Sporting activities have been suspended, companies and organisations have scaled-down operations, scheduled events and programmes have been suspended among other areas covered by media organisations.
In the absence of regular happenings for journalists to cover, the option is to focus on the impact of Coronavirus in every sector.
Here are quick thoughts on the COVID-19 angles to every beat by Lekan Otufodunrin
Sports
What major sporting engagements have been put off and what are the implications?
What support are the major stars offering for the anti-coronavirus campaign?
Who has tested positive?
Entertainment
Which celebrity has tested positive and who is isolating?
What major entertainment event has been affected?
Any impact on entertainment centres like clubs?
How much may be lost?
How will it affect concerts this period?
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Economy
What is the economic implication globally and nationally?
What economic policies and programmes are required at this time?
How suitable are the ones already announced?
What will the post-coronavirus economy be like?
How to cope with recession after COVID-19?
Business
How are business organisations responding to the pandemic?
What work schedules obtains in companies?
What are the losses being recorded by companies?
How are small businesses affected?
How about those who rely on daily earnings
Are staff salaries and payments affected?
What is the contribution of the corporate sector, efforts to curb the virus?
Who and which company is donating what amount?
Education
What is the situation in the educational sector with the close-down of institutions?
How should students utilize the forced holiday?
Which major exanimation have to be postponed?
How is the academic calendar being disrupted?
Politics/Governance
How are elected officials responding to the situation?
Are they taking appropriate steps?
What bills are being passed to support the efforts of the government at all levels?
How are politicians ensuring that their consistencies are protected from the virus?
Religion
What is the impact of the restrictions on normal church services and activities?
What is the level of compliance with the ban on religious gatherings?
What is the new mode of worship?
What is the view of religious leaders on the disease?
City/Metro
What is life like generally across cities and towns?
How are people able to move around?
How are people keeping themselves occupied?
Information Technology
What technologies are available for getting information about the virus?
How is technology helping people to self-Isolate?
Personal Development
How to make use of free time due to restriction and lockdown
Skills to learn
Projects to complete
Relationship
How to bound with families and friends
How to relate to people
How to be compassionate
Health
Coronavirus is majorly a health issue
How many people are infected?
How many are getting tested? Are there enough testing centres and kits?
How many have died, how many have recovered?
Accounts by survivors
What treatment is available?
Available health facilities and personnel
Expert views on the situation and what should be done
The psychological and mental impact
Lessons from past health crisis
Best practices to globally
And many more. Add in the comment section for us to update.
