Information is key and monitoring the evolving science is absolutely essential for planning, resilience, agility and adaptability, which are the four pillars for coping, evolving and surviving.”ĭeyalsingh said as time passed, the science evolved from how the covid19 virus was transmitted to the non-usage and eventual use of masks and new variants. “Change is constant and can occur in a nano-second. He said the swift changes to things that were thought to be inconsequential interrupted an entire global environment and as such preparation, crisis management, environmental scanning and scenario planning were critical for survival. The covid19 pandemic touches your health, safety, security and the environment.” “It has now disrupted global supply chains, everything from semi-conductors, electronics, cars, pharmaceuticals, food, building materials, etc. The pandemic, he said, has grossly affected health systems across the world, significantly hampering economic growth and social development, mental health. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh shared this view on the first day of Amcham’s 25th HSSE virtual conference and exhibition on Monday, which was themed Learn, Evolve, Thrive. The covid19 pandemic has and continues to teach everyone, including countries and organisations, how to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
