COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the environment: A global perspective

Authors

  • Gbeminiyi R. Otolorin Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7674-6325
  • Akefe I. Oluwatobi Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4738-0701
  • Olaolu T. Olufemi School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5312-8591
  • Daniel O. Esonu Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4948-8791
  • Hassana I. Dunka Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7178-8240
  • Williams A. Adanu Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Friday A. Danjuma Department of Theriogenology and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • David C. Abiayi Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5208-956X
  • Victoria A. Adegoke Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4420-7890
  • David O. Omoniwa Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9485-2081
  • Ovwighose N. Oghenefega Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Philip P. Mshelbwala University of Queensland Spatial Epidemiology Laboratory, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v2i1.72

Keywords:

COVID-19, environment effect, air pollution, waste management, environmental pollution

Abstract

Many researchers worldwide have focused on the health impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic without paying much emphasis to the environmental impacts associated with the pandemic. Evidence suggests that prior to the pandemic there was an alarming increase in environmental pollution due to rising industrialization, in particular in urban areas. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, satellite data over Asia and Europe showed a substantial decrease in air pollution, in particular nitrogen dioxide. However, the increase in industrial and household wastes may pose a significant challenge to  environmental management. The improper management of these wastes poses an unforeseen “knock-on” effect on human health and the environment. It is imperative to establish an effective and safe procedure, for handling and disposing of the consequential wastes accumulating during the pandemic. The  review aims to highlight both the beneficial and detrimental effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the natural environment and  to discuss the possible strategies to improve the quality of the global environment during the period of the pandemic and beyond.

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