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Input: Among the many economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, one result has been an increase in the demand for online platforms and services that communities need to conduct their business and stay safe. As more people are working and learning remotely, many businesses are now offering services that they did not previously provide.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in demand for online platforms and services that communities need to conduct business and stay safe. These services include being offered by businesses which previously did not provide them. People are now working and learning remotely, so more people are taking advantage of online platforms to conduct their business.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an increased demand for online platforms and services to help communities conduct business and stay safe while working and learning remotely. Many businesses are now offering services they didn't before, such as virtual offices and virtual classrooms. Governments and organizations should take note of this new need in order to properly respond to the pandemic.