The essay must address some aspect of how the COVID-19 pandemic affects society, culture, politics, the economy, the environment, or any other facet of the world. Each student will choose the aspect which interests him/her most. A few examples among a seemingly infinite list are primary education, higher education, racial and ethnic disparities, economic inequality, the economic downturn, environmental costs and benefits, and politics. Once you have chosen your topic, your task is to write a 500-1000 word essay to evaluate the issue(s) you have chosen. As part of your analysis and with regards to your specific topic, please also question where ethical responsibilities lie for protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare. You may collect information from sources, but it is not required. Your essay can potentially be the result of your own original thought, and in this case, you would not need to cite any source. If you choose to cite sources, you may follow the standard MLA format.