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True or false: Almost all museums around the world have remained open during the COVID-19 crisis.
True or false: Almost all museums around the world have remained open during the COVID-19 crisis.
False (B)
True or false: The COVID-19 crisis has had a minimal impact on the global economy.
True or false: The COVID-19 crisis has had a minimal impact on the global economy.
False (B)
True or false: Museums are solely responsible for providing access to culture and education during the pandemic.
True or false: Museums are solely responsible for providing access to culture and education during the pandemic.
False (B)
True or false: Cultural institutions have been largely unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis.
True or false: Cultural institutions have been largely unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis.
True or false: UNESCO has not taken any action to support cultural institutions affected by the pandemic.
True or false: UNESCO has not taken any action to support cultural institutions affected by the pandemic.
True or false: The loss of cultural products due to lockdowns has had no impact on the daily lives of individuals and communities.
True or false: The loss of cultural products due to lockdowns has had no impact on the daily lives of individuals and communities.
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Study Notes
- COVID-19 has deeply affected societies and pushed global economy into a recession.
- Cultural institutions have been heavily impacted, causing economic and social insecurity for artists and cultural professionals.
- Populations in lockdown have suffered the loss of important cultural elements.
- Cultural institutions and professionals have found new ways to provide access to culture and education.
- Almost half of the world's population has no access to the internet, resulting in unequal access to cultural resources.
- Museums have been particularly affected with nearly 90% of them closing their doors during the crisis.
- Museums play a vital role in preserving cultural tradition, education, inspiration, and dialogue.
- Museums also strengthen social unity, boost creativity, and are agents of collective memory.
- The development of tourism by museums is an important factor of continuing economic development.
- UNESCO started a study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on museums and explore ways of supporting affected institutions.
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