Corona virus crisis
Ground reality during the lockdown
Keywords:
COVID-19, lockdown, India, mental health, socio-economical impact, discrimination, racismAbstract
The Corona virus pandemic has caused devastating effects across the world. With loss of tens and millions of lives and economic shutdown, the pandemic has caused a catastrophic effect which is to be felt by generations to come. This piece reflects on the social, emotional and economical consequences of the ongoing crisis as well as the extreme lockdown that has had overwhelming effect on millions of people across the globe. The Covid 19 pandemic has claimed many lives around the world and poses an unparalleled danger to public health, the food supply, and the workplace. During the lockdown, mental health problems and suicides are at an all-time high. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress are common during the lockdown.Women and infants, who are the most disadvantaged members of society, are more vulnerable to mental health problems and domestic abuse.
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