So when is
COVID Pandemic going to end? For how long are we supposed to stay at home? How
long before we can go back to “normal”? Will this pandemic have any influence
on our future? Well let’s find it out.
HOW IS IT GOING TO EFFECT US?
But the main
question is, How is it going to affect us in a short run and long run? First
thing first, according to many analysis experts Corona may not be going any
time soon. Even when it’s gone, it’s after affects may change the world we see
now a days. And it may take around 2 years for us to completely go back to
normal
Let’s find out, all possible issues we may
face even after Corona.
· POSITIVE IMPACTS:
1. DECREASE IN AIR POLLUTION: The skies are clear due to COVID-19
lockdown, according to one of the article, UK has reported a precipitous drop
in Nitrogen dioxide content in air by as much as 50% in the first few days of
lockdown and have even dropped further since then. It can be kept at this low
rate with proper management even after the lockdown.
2. DECREASE IN WATER POLLUTION: It has been documented that since the
lock-down the water quality of Ganges river has improved with an increase in
dissolved Oxygen and decrease in nitrate concentration, even all the
tributaries of Ganges have shown a recorded improvement in water quality. This
can even be improved in future after the lock-down by taking effective measures
which may promote a healthy lifestyle and eradicate many unwanted diseases.
3. WILD LIFE: Even since the lookdown have been
observed in most of the countries. Many photographs and videos have been going
viral showing how the animals are enjoying the empty highways and roads and how
freely they are roaming. This may produce a very nice impact in coming years if
we some what try to preserve it. Many of the endangered species will revive and
grow, it has even been reported that Giant Panda have mated naturally after
about 10 years! That’s huge isn’t it?
4. GREATER SENSE OF SYMPATHY AND LOVE: Out of many things we have learned,
one greatest thing we have learned it how much our friends and family means to
us and how much bad we have been with either one of them just for some trivial
and materialistic things. Human will develop a greater sense of sympathy and
love, a lot of us our going to see the world in a more positive way and will
prefer to spend time with family and invest in our relations more than ever.
5. BOOST IN MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC PROFESSION: If you are a medical or science student
chances are you may have much better job opportunities than ever before with
even much higher pay scale. Because the major thing we have learned from the
pandemic is that global community should invest more on health care and
research since even many of the developed countries are very badly affected by
the virus, result being less funding in the field of medicine and research.
6. GREATER OPENINGS FOR IT
PROFESSIONALS: Even
after the lock-down is over, online shopping and food
delivery will be preferred for a very long time. Online businesses will be on
the highest scale than ever in the history. People will prefer to pay via
credit card than by cash. All this will open a lot of opportunities for IT
professionals.
7. JOBS IN ENVIRONMENTAL RECREATION: This can be a very nice time to
preserve the nature and this will require a lot of human force to do this.
8. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: People should count this time as a
blessing for their health. Develop healthy habits, eat healthy. Instead of
ordering food, cook your own food. This will promote a healthy lifestyle as
well as family time. Many researches highlight that people who eat at home tend
to have a happier and healthier life style.
· NEGATIVE IMPACTS:
1. FINANCIAL CRISIS: Many countries in the world will be going towards financial
crisis and the effects can be seen even from now. As per as U.S is concerned
more than 33 million people are unemployed, or a real unemployment rate of
20.6%. This rate is said to be the highest rate in the history since the year
1934. And which such a high unemployment percentage this is going to take a
while to go back to normal. Therefore, don’t invest your money in stock market
as it may collapse. Save money as much as possible, it’s even preferred to buy
gold and silver as there is a chance that many of the currencies are going to
drop to a record limit.
As the price of crude oil has dropped to the minimum rates by
as much as 20 USD/Barrel, economy of
many countries will be affected a lot particularly the Middle East countries.
Tourism is not coming back any soon either which may also effect the economy of
many tourist-friendly countries.
2. LACK OF JOBS: Even after the corona pandemic, many
jobs are not coming back any soon such as Waiters, Tour guides, Receptionist
etc as it is expected that social distancing will be observed to some extent
even after the pandemic is over. Normal city jobs and busy office jobs may be
compromised as well.
3. BAN ON LARGE GATHERING: Yes! You heard it right. It is
expected that many countries may not lift the ban on large gathering for a
minimum of 2 years. A gathering of more than 8-10 people will not be allowed.
Which may contribute to a lot of behavioral and social changes in human, it may
even change the way we interact with people. Online food delivery and online
shopping will be preferred for some time being.
4. PEAK IN FINANCIAL GAP: It is believed to reach its peak.
Poor will become poorer and rich will become richer. This will drastically
increase crime rate, decrease the law and order situation on country, poverty
rate may peak even more and a lot more stomach will sleep without food.
5. SCANTY RESOURCES: The electricity grid may not be sufficient
therefore it’s better to have an option for any alternate source of producing
electricity such as a windmill or solar panel. Some even predict that it will
be a smart move to grow fruits and vegetables at your own yard rather than
depending on the suppliers. Stock yourself with basic utility items, medical
supplies and batteries but not only for yourself but also for those who are in
need.
6. INCREASED CRIME RATES: With the entire decline in economy
and loss of jobs, many are going to be unemployed and have to struggle for food
and water which will affect the low and order situation and increase the crime
rates. For this, you may need to be physically and mentally healthy. It’s even
better to have self-defense skills as thing may get pretty rough.
IN A NUTSHELL..
As of every
picture there are two sides of the coin. With all this, let’s pray to learn
from our past mistake and transform this world into a happy place and that we
have to face none of the above negative impacts mention above. But even if we
do, it’s better to be prepared than to face suffering and loss.
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