Cities around the world had to rethink security issues in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic - and these are the ones that are doing well.
Nothing in the present can change the life of a city as much as the Covid disaster.
From the closure of offices downtown to the wearing of barracks to the conditions in restaurants, corona warnings have changed the water environment around the world, it can be this way for a long time, perhaps for a long time.
In fact, it is the first of its kind to occur in urban areas. When the Spanish flu struck in the early 1900s, only 14% of the population was urban dwellers, but today that number has risen to 57%, according to the United Nations.
As a result, many cities have had to be vigilant in matters of health and safety, in general, to further protect their people. To clarify what changes have led to higher security, the Economist Intelligence Unit recently released the Safe Cities Index for 2021, listing 60 cities using 76 safety criteria or indicators for infrastructure, digital life, personal security, environmental, and health issues. - especially in readiness to deal with Covid-19 epidemics and deaths including this year.
Top-ranked cities such as Copenhagen, Toronto, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo - all had reasons to show how general security is related to social cohesion, social inclusion, and community trust. We have spoken with some residents of these cities to see how the changes caused by the Corona disaster have made their cities safer, more participatory, and more resilient; and what travelers or visitors need to know to be safe when they succeed in visiting them
Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is leading by a new pillar or new foundations of trustworthy environmental protection, which measures sustainability (including renewable energy issues), climate quality, waste management systems, and existing urban forests. This has had a positive impact on the way cities and their residents were able to cope with the conditions of the catastrophe, which were completely eliminated in September 2021.
"Parks and green spaces, as well as waterways, were very popular during the catastrophe. Residents of the city were wandering here and there shopping for food and enjoying the scenery of many parts of the city," said resident Asbjørn Overgaard, Director Copenhagen Capacity Agency Executive. The city also continues to provide "Corona guidelines" to help people, as well as various signs posted to help people or groups of people walking outside.
The hearts of the Danish community or people can translate one word into the Danish language 'samfundssind' also enables the citizens of the country to work together and trust each other - including government officials - which has helped to create a safer environment. Another finding in the country is that there is a strong link between corruption control and urban security, so it is not surprising that Denmark, as one of the world's lowest corruption countries, has enabled its citizens to trust the country's institutions and trust each other at all times. of the catastrophe.
Copenhagen also implemented a massive Covid testing program for the public, which is free for everyone, including tourists. The data collected facilitated thorough monitoring of the outbreaks; and in addition, the city will carry out sewage testing to prevent premature explosions.
Toronto
This is the largest city in Canada for its proximity to Copenhagen, especially after the corona catastrophe, doing well in terms of security and infrastructure. Toronto residents applaud the culture of engagement that values community communication, especially when it comes to public awareness about vaccines.
Farida Talaat shows how the city set up several community immunization programs to help keep the city safe. For example, the Sprint Vaccine Door-to-Door Program helped residents of the city who were unable to leave their homes to receive initial doses. A team of experts was formed early in the vaccination effort to ensure the immunization process goes smoothly.
Locals also feel safe because of the city's long history of multiculturalism. "Toronto, I have found that you have to interact with different ethnic groups and cultures," says Filipe Vernaza, who has lived in the city since 1998. " Toronto is a free city where you can feel safe just as you are. "
Singapore
In terms of digital security, health and infrastructure have been second. Singapore as a country used that force to move quickly during the early days of the epidemic, making digital surveillance and communication fast. The country is also proud to have the highest immunization rate in the world (currently 80%), but still needs strict monitoring and monitoring of close contact of victims to deal with the new virus.
"Before people enter the building, all residents should be checked using TraceTogether tokens or a mobile app," said Singapore resident Sam Lee. infection control. "
For a foreigner before entering the country, he or she will have to place a TraceTogether token on his or her phone or borrow a phone that has a similar program to facilitate monitoring.
Working from home has become a widely used way around the world to reduce congestion, something Lee has noticed is that this method reduces congestion on public transportation. which Lee notes have led to less crowded public transportation. There have been a small number of tourist attractions and supermarkets and "special ambassadors who promote long distances" to monitor congestion to ensure the community respects health conditions, for violators are fined. small using a new program they launched called Space Out tool.
Sydney
This is Australia's largest city, ranking fifth in the safest cities, especially in the aftermath of the catastrophe, and is also in the top 10 cities for health security. Australia was one of the first countries to close its borders completely during the epidemic and has been monitoring the need to stay within the growing pace of infection. Australia's mortality rate continues to be one of the lowest in the world. While Vaccination delivery reaches 70% in New South Wales, many conditions are expected to be lifted and international borders are expected to open in November.
As well as feeling protected from the tragedy, residents of the city also feel safe on the streets of Sydney. "I've never really felt as safe in the country as I do in Sydney," says Chloe Scorgie, founder of the Australian Passport website Pass Under Down, who moved to Sydney for the first time in 2018. " I didn't feel like I was in any danger. "
The city is the first in digital security, which includes the city's privacy policy, cybercrime, and security threats as well as a city-friendly dumping system, street lights, a good travel plan, and the presence of cameras. for CCTV.
Tokyo
The Japanese capital is ranked fifth in healthcare cities, which look at issues such as universal health care, disaster preparedness, survival, mental health, and Covid-19 deaths.
Although corona cases increased during the Olympics, rates have dropped dramatically as immunization exercise has reached nearly 60% of the population. As a result of the good news, Japan announced the end of the state of emergency and the gradual removal of the catastrophic conditions by the end of September 2021. encouraging traders to offer discounts or coupons to those with such certificates.
Tokyo was fifth in the top five for the safety of its infrastructure, which included transportation security, pedestrian safety, and the entire transportation system. As a mobile city connected to the railway, Tokyo was built to encourage people to walk and participate in the community - where it has helped many citizens to participate in security issues through community or neighborhood crime prevention and to promote the concept of shared responsibility for social protection. crime. hours, and the common sense of criminal responsibility to prevent.
