By Diego Romano Perinelli, Ph.D.
Since last year, the world is facing a sanitary emergency related to the spread of a new coronavirus, namely SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives, starting with daily habits, lifestyle, and social behaviours. It has also resulted in a massive societal shift that we see with the rise of remote work and social distancing requirements. This pandemic has also brought out new challenges, of which the maintenance of public health and its implication for the welfare of population is of utmost importance.