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  1.       Discuss how the history of today's megatrends and national trends have shaped Canada and the world as we know it today. The technology of discussion, in this case, is Skype, which is a telecommunication app or video-calling software that allows individuals to 'meet' virtually. It enables people to hold high-quality calls or interact using computers, mobile phones, or other communication devices. This technology is commonly used in Canada and worldwide due to its numerous benefits. It enables people to interact face-to-face effectively without necessarily traveling to hold physical meetings. Based on Marshall McLuhan's "Tetrad Analysis," communication technology that led to the emergence of Skype underwent a series of megatrends and national trends throughout history, shaping Canada and the world as a whole (Islas, 2016). On this note, the trends align with McLuhan's Tetrad assessment, where he opines that people's culture and technology foll...

A picture of COVID-19 Virus Introduction As the COVID-19 cases continue to increase, researchers and experts are working tirelessly to find treatments and vaccines to reduce the spread of the disease and the burden it puts on clinical facilities. Some of these treatments are medicines, which have been approved for viruses with similar symptoms. Experts are interested in whether available antivirals or new drugs will be effective in curing the virus. As from May 2020, a medicine that sedates people when they are on a ventilator and hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were approved for the treatment of COVID-19. However, later on, their use was revoked after the studies revealed that they are not treating COVID-19. Though they are still being tested to determine whether they can treat COVID-19 patients. The clinical trials of any vaccine are important to ensure the drug is safe for use. The development of vaccines for COVID-19 treatment may take months or a year before they become a...