Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world
in an unexpected manner. The human race is battling against
the pandemic while schools, universities, industries, hospitals
and governments are seeking new methods and technologies
to seamlessly continue their usual operations. In response, this
paper presents how 5G and IoT (Internet of Things) related
technologies can be efficiently utilized and developed to fight
against the COVID-19 pandemic. Several use-cases on how 5G
and IoT can be enablers to provide innovative solutions in the
areas of telehealth, contact tracing, education, retail and supply
chains, e-government/ remote office/ information sharing, smart
manufacturing and factory automation, e-tourism and entertainment are presented along with their technical requirements and
challenges. It is envisaged that the proposed solutions will be
instrumental to facilitate the usual lifestyle, work and other dayto-day activities of humans in the post-pandemic world.
