This policy brief examines the strategies and measures implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on the global economy. The report utilizes secondary data to analyze the pandemic's effects, highlighting the disproportionate impact on countries like the United States and the suppression of crucial data by China. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to World Health Organization guidelines, particularly social distancing, until a vaccine is developed. The brief explores the disruption to globalization, citing impacts on various industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and aviation. It notes the economic breakdown in developing countries dependent on China and the rise of anti-globalization sentiments. The report highlights the aviation industry's significant losses due to travel restrictions and emphasizes the role of government measures, such as those taken by Singapore, in mitigating the pandemic's effects. The conclusion suggests the need for preventative measures and anticipates a potential recession more severe than the 2008 crisis. The report stresses the need for preventive measures and the potential for a recession more severe than the 2008 crisis. The report underscores the importance of reliable sources and the need for clear, persuasive arguments.