Introduction
Even without profound research and observations, millions of people across the globe agree that COVID-19 has dramatically affected their lives. This pandemic provoked multiple health, social, and economic problems, including the inability to resist its spread, detect symptoms at an early stage, communicate with each other directly, and maintain business affairs. In a variety of damaged spheres of life, it is necessary to underline the impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives in terms of their healthcare, socialization, and trade.
Discussion
At the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, it was necessary to improve healthcare services with special attention to the virus’s effect in a short period. Doctors and nurses faced challenges in diagnosis, an increased number of patients, workforce shortage, and burnout (Haleem et al., 2020). The World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other public health organizations started developing new requirements to protect the population, predict the spread of the disease, and find a cure. Social distancing and quarantine deprived people of face-to-face cooperation, education, and communication (Haleem et al., 2020). Such changes increased mental health problems, like depression, post-traumatic stress, and even suicidal thoughts. Finally, most hotels, restaurants, and manufacturing organizations were closed or had to work remotely (Haleem et al., 2020). If some companies were ready for such changes, many entrepreneurs lost their businesses either nationally or internationally. COVID-19 is a highly communicable disease, and it was important to predict its spread across the world.
Conclusion
Today, people’s lives are more or less safe due to the offered social restrictions and preventive measures, including vaccination and increased hygiene rules. Still, the impact of COVID-19 on humans is commonly discussed in different countries to improve awareness and implement the most effective interventions. Social isolation, economic devastation, and health deterioration are examples of how a single virus can change the global population’s life quality. The previous several-year experience proved that cooperation between the government, healthcare facilities, independent organizations, and public communities could bring positive results.
Reference
Haleem, A., Javaid, M., & Vaishya, R. (2020). Effects of COVID-19 pandemic in daily life. Current Medicine Research and Practice, 10(2), 78-79. Web.