Many people living today have most likely survived a pandemic after the outbreak of swine flu being as recent as 2010, and AIDS remaining a problem to this day. However, the pandemic, caused by a coronavirus disease, has been the most life-changing for countries all over the world. With its spreading power and the necessity for global self-isolation, COVID-9 has had an enormous effect on all individuals. The purpose of this paper is to outline the impacts this disease has had on people.
COVID-19’s Effect on the Economy
The area of life that has been most affected by the current pandemic is the economy. Many industries are experiencing a loss of revenue due to the quarantine and a general unpreparedness for a problem of this scale, in particular the manufacturing, wholesale trade, and tourism industries (Devon 3). However, a bigger problem is the fact that the lack of a vaccine and the continuous rise of the number of the infected make it hard to evaluate to what extent the economy will suffer. Many individuals are also experiencing a loss of income as not all workplaces and jobs allow for a working from home scenario, which is shedding light on how vulnerable the economy actually is.
COVID-19’s Effect on People’s Happiness
While many people are facing financial troubles due to the pandemic, a higher percentage is finding it emotionally draining. Families are experiencing situations where they have to compromise with each other in order to maintain a good atmosphere. People who live alone are finding themselves virtually cut off from the rest of the world, which makes it harder to satisfy one’s needs for social interaction. Most individuals are experiencing cabin fever, which is further complicated by the fact that getting help for one’s mental health is almost impossible in the current quarantine.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all areas of life from a whole nation’s financial situation to an individual’s mental state. It has also shed light on how unprepared countries, industries, and the general public are to an epidemic of a disease. One of the biggest problems id that with no vaccine having been developed, it is hard to estimate when the pandemic will come to an end.
Works Cited
Devon, Emily. “Industries Most Impacted by COVID-19.” Retail World, 2020. Web.