while many people are losing work there are parts of the economy that are giving us a glimmer of hope in these trying times today we are focusing on those let's get started number one masks and medical supplies the global demand for items like disposable gloves ventilators and face masks is unprecedented public panic buying and stockpiling gloves face masks and medical alcohol cleaners has led to shortages manufacturer and supply chains are working around the clock to keep up with demand but they are still not able to so for the industry of medical supplies business is good but the result of shortages could prove to be devastating if they aren't able to quicken the pace and a Luxor's stick around to see how an ingenious italian has found a way to repurpose sports gear for use in hospitals number two cleaning services cleaning services have seen an unexpected upturn in sales as they battle to keep up with the demand for public places requiring sanitizing services commercial buildings and medical facilities are the largest part of the market as they increase the frequency of their cleaning regimen they are also requesting harsher germ killing chemicals to be used to counteract the spread of the corona virus this is an area where staff recruitment is still strong and looks set to remain stable for some time as standards will remain high even after the wake of this virus number three drones before this point drone delivery seemed more like a novelty than a reality but since the corona epidemic took hold drones are being employed in many roles China used drones in a novel way to halt the spread of the disease and reduce putting cleaners at risk drones were employed to sanitize public spaces by spraying disinfectants China South Korea and Spain have also used drones to police members of the public leaving their homes during the enforced lockdown period in Xinjiang province in China during the peak of the epidemic in February drones were used to fly medical samples and quarantine materials into the region it allowed fast feedback and protected people from spreading the virus to delivery staff number four grocery store liquor who would have thought the world would turn to grocery stores for their next drink however even during partial shutdowns governments have closed public gathering spaces such as bars and restaurants many countries have closed all non-essential retailers and in some cases liquor stores fall into this category that leaves only one option to pursue the limited section in the alcohol aisle of your local supermarket if you have one suddenly dusting off a bottle of bargain bin Merlot seems a lot more appealing than before and retailers are struggling to keep up with demand in South Africa when the lockdown was announced the usual canned goods and toilet paper went first then the lineup swooned out the local liquor store shops as the public began stalking out before the 21 day compulsory stay at home period began number five drive-in movie theaters in countries lucky enough to not be in a complete lockdown there is still a level of freedom to be out and about however there aren't many people opting for cramped public spaces right now so instead of traditional movie theaters the old-time drive-in is seeing a comeback it's much safer and it's a great way to get the family out of the house keep your distance from others and still control the environment you come into contact with the positive experience of revisiting this classic pastime will surely reignite an interest in this business even after Corona number six shopping delivery services social distancing weather enforced by government or not house corralled the last few stragglers who hadn't signed on for online shopping ecommerce has been on a solid trajectory for some years now but the immediate need has caused a complete reliance on delivered groceries and essentials states like New York and California in the US they declared a complete shutdown first this caused an immediate spike in an already stretched delivery service prompting companies like Amazon to open its doors to 100,000 new employees number seven board game and puzzle makers board games probably haven't seen a popularity boom like this since the home computer was introduced there's only so much screen time you can endure during isolation and families are returning to the charm of the board game or finding solace around a puzzle apart from the expected family favorites like clue monopoly and Trivial Pursuit a new board game is capturing the markets attention pandemic the board game was originally released in 2008 but couldn't be more aptly named right now for a resurgence in popularity it was widely regarded as the most successful cooperative game to have reached the mainstream market it's just a small example that the coronavirus isn't all doom and gloom and Dungeons & Dragons number 8 fitness equipment companies gyms are closed in most of the world but that is leading the way for home fitness markets to have the type of resurgence they experienced when home shopping took off if we're all going to be confined to our homes there's no need to let ourselves go and recent sales trends are confirming we plan to stay in shape the number one selling Fitness product in the US right now is yoga mats but many tech startups are firing up sales of their internet-connected fitness equipment so that users can still feel connected to a greater community live and recorded instructions from experts that link to proprietary equipment turn your home into an interactive gym and while we scramble to stay on top of Fitness despite being homebound sales in this sector are skyrocketing number 9 video conferencing and document handling many companies have rapidly adopted to work from home as shutdowns are imminent or already implemented this opens up a huge demand for services to connect work teams to each other there's also been a sudden uptake in signups for online conferencing workgroups and collaboration sites that help host business operations remotely another requirement for working from home is remote document signing scanning and secure sending this is prompting software signups as staff are away from office printers that would ordinarily conduct this type of work number ten online gambling and personal adult entertainment one-way social distancing can feel slightly less isolating is online gambling here you can interact in real time with other gamers as you work together or play against each other the subscriptions to join can be quite high and then adding features also costs more so revenue is currently streaming into the industry another business booming amid social isolation is the personal adult entertainment industry we don't need to unpack this one here you know what we're talking about and that industry is booming but if you'd like to learn some more about the industry be sure to check out our other video on the topic how Fabian Tolman gave the world free porn by clicking in the top right corner number eleven toilet paper soap sales and hand sanitizer in a rush attempt to well we're not exactly sure panic buying has led to a huge demand for toilet paper although the corona virus only affects the respiratory system people are stocking up on TP like we're living in the Time of Cholera not Corona soap sales have also hit an all-time high it takes quite a while to get through a bar of soap at your hand basin either people are stockpiling soap for their lifetime or they aren't sure how long a bar of soap lasts which poses the question what were you doing before to clean your hands hand sanitizer is probably the most in-demand product right now on par with face masks and hand sanitizer is great but if you're preparing for a lockdown it isn't really that necessary because its main use is for highly sterile environments like hospitals and to use on the run when you can't access soap and water to do a proper hand-washing so stockpiling this yourself is actually causing a disaster for health care services where they aren't able to get enough stock in hospitals and clinics this is also where the dire threat exists for contracting and passing corona so please consider this before hoarding supplies number 12 remote doctor services as the virus tends to be spread mostly before a patient realizes they're infected there is a call for strict social distancing also immunocompromised people need to reduce any exposure to the public at all costs for these reasons and many more there's a massive demand for remote doctor consultations online services offering this are inundated with patients with new members signing up daily but the plus side is physicians can practice from home which keeps them safe from infections too number 13 telecommunications the lockdown means we can't share important moments go for coffee with a friend to catch up or have a family gathering this means more than ever we're relying on our phones to keep close to our family and friends social distancing doesn't necessarily mean isolation but it does mean a lot more remote contact like FaceTime and calls people are resurrecting their skype accounts to have group gatherings that way even real phone calls are being made it's a crazy time to be alive all of this means big business for internet and voice services less time at the office means more time to watch YouTube share memes and scroll Instagram the knock-on effect is the data usage increases in most countries data is charged per megabyte or per gigabyte so this means a major payday for data providers number 14 bookings first space travel to Mars an industry in its infancy but making large promises about imminent breakthroughs is space travel business greats like Elon Musk Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are all vying for a piece of the pie in the sky we can only imagine the inquiries flooding into the sales inbox at this point in time as getting off planet Earth seems like the only way to escape being infected by the deadly coronavirus this might be more of a prediction than a hard fact but here at a Lux we like to be ahead of the curve if you're looking to invest in future markets perhaps it's time to get in there before further panic sets in as space travel seems to be a pretty good bet given the current circumstances number 15 streaming video and a live video hosting sites globally we already had an insatiable appetite for content producers can barely keep up leading to revivals of retro content like the series friends or Golden Girls where you can binge watch seasons for days the main players in video on-demand like Amazon YouTube Hulu or Netflix work on monthly subscriptions during social distancing subscriptions are on the rise users are forced to platform hop from one provider to the other as they exhaust the extensive archives of content at an alarming rate content producers should spend their time in isolation writing the next series as there's no doubt that production will boom when lockdowns are lifted we're all going to need something new to watch well a Luxor's that's a wrap for today what is the most essential service you are using to get through this time how is Corona affecting your access to services that you need and how are you getting around it let us know in the comments and for sticking with us until the end here's that bonus you so deserve Italy is one of the hardest hit countries in terms of being unprepared for the rapid spread of the corona virus it has led to major shortages of hospital equipment required to tackle the deadly respiratory infection that requires the ventilators in advanced cases an Italian tech startup tackled the ventilator shortage head-on by working out a way to adapt scuba masks to become oxygen therapy devices by 3d printing an adapter valve part this recreational scuba equipment can become a life-saving device that can be used with industry grade oxygen connectors all the scuba masks of this full-face variety were called from a local sporting goods store and adapted they are already being used in ten hospitals in Italy it goes to show that to combat this epidemic we can't only consider traditional medical solutions even a recreational item could help save lives thank you for spending some time with us a Luxor's make sure to LIKE and subscribe so you never miss another video we also hand-picked these videos which we recommend you watch next you can talk to us on all social medias or the question on our website Alex calm thank you for being an a lexer and we'll see you back tomorrow
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