Sudden outbreaks of diseases within a country often lead to restricted movements and slow down economic activities. This means decreased production and increased consumption. A country's economy could crumble if such restrictions last long. A clear example of this is the current global pandemic known as the Coronavirus. The United States and the U.K. were the most affected countries by this pandemic. We saw the U.K. generate its worst GDP growth rate in 2020 due to the limitations created by the global pandemic. Some economies are yet to recover fully from the pandemic's negative impact. Often gold seems to be the most viable asset for investment during such volatile periods.