HOW COVID-19 HAS CHANGED OUR LIVES

 

                            

 

To say that the pandemic has changed our lives is an understatement.  COVID-19 has changed how we work, learn and interact, as social distances have led to more effective existence, both personally and professionally.

The plague has triggered mental health issues such as depression, social isolation, stress and anxiety.   We are, also, feeling perplexed by the constant and sometimes shifting information from the media and press, we don’t know what to believe.

The whole world has come to a stop.  People skip or delay healthcare visits, although doctors have gone to great lengths to ensure that keeping their appointments are safe for everyone.  We must keep as healthy as possible and not be frightened of visiting the dentist or putting off surgeries that will save our lives.  

 

But we, also, have good news.  People all over the world have more time to exercise and have, certainly, changed their unhealthy eating habits.  Also, many have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.  It has brought us closer to our families and made us value our relationships.  Especially children have benefited from being able to spend more time with their families. It is however difficult for children not going to school and having their lessons online. They miss their friends and their classmates.

    

 

Along with tourism, culture and creative sectors are among the most affected by the current crisis, such as museums, performing arts, music, festivals, cinemas, restaurants etc are the hardest hit. 

 

We hope that as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 this terrible disease will be totally defeated, in the not so distant future.