The Pandemic Side Effect: Post-Pandemic Stress
2020 might probably be one of the most challenging years to date. The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak happened around early that year, and the WHO declared it a global pandemic. This heartbreaking news left the world in silence as national lockdowns forced us to stay at home.
Historically speaking, humans have faced multiple pandemics in the past. The Black Death killed an estimated 200 million people within five years, making it the deadliest pandemic ever. Compared to The Black Death, COVID-19 might seem trivial, but like every pandemic, each disease has different characteristics, and all illnesses are scary in their way.
The Lockdowns so Far…
However, COVID-19 isn’t the first coronavirus outbreak found in human history. Although the current pandemic derived from the same virus, it mutated into a new form that scientists couldn’t even predict. COVID-19 remains an unpredictable virus to the healthcare organization. Hence, governments all over the world initiated worldwide lockdowns to prevent further transmission.
So, how has the lockdown progressed from early 2020? Let’s take a look at the statistics below.
- About 800 million people worldwide stayed at home by force.
- Around 88% of companies required their employees to work from home
- Approximately 97% of the organization in America canceled business trips
- Over 90% of students (1.5 million young people) were out of the classroom as schools were temporarily closed
The Pandemic Side Effect
This challenging situation kept the world safe from time to time, but it caused another problem– many people who stayed at home longer than they’re used to experience severe stress.
We can narrow down the leading causes for stress during the lockdown to four things:
- Financial Loss
- Confinement
- Lack of Basic Supplies
- Social Stigma
Lockdown stress is inevitable. However, many solutions are available to help you overcome this depressing situation. Check out the infographic below to find out what you must do when you experience pandemic stress.
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