COVID-19 pandemic : an analysis of legal issues

Abstract

The right to health is one of the most complex rights there is, making it one of the most desirable rights to have, while at the same time being one of the most difficult rights to attain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health in general, was obviously the main subject of interest, however, many failed to address the legal factors relating to such a staple benefit. The right to health has been legally disregarded globally and has been generally narrowed down into a mere element of the right to life, rather than explored in its own legislative context. In its foundational definition, the right to health relates to physical health, mental health, and social wellbeing equally, but has been considered as being downplayed on many occasions during the past centuries. In light of recent events, it has become clear that a better understanding of such right might result in a clearer rationalization of how a balance between all relating pillars of the right in question could lead to more proportionate and further equitable results.