7 Positive Changes Brought by COVID-19

The entire world is now grieving for a common cause, COVID-19, one of the deadliest pandemics in history. Day after day, our anxiety levels are going up when the sad news of rising death toll and unprecedented stay-at-home orders floods in. However, there are still many silver linings beyond this frightening global pandemic, which are worth considering. Here are 7 positive changes that COVID-19 has brought in:

1. Developing A Hand Hygiene Habit

For years, health officials were emphasizing the effectiveness of hand washing in keeping diseases at bay. However, many people neglected it, but now with the rising awareness of novel coronavirus, all are frequently washing their hands. Several studies report that a new behavior can automatically turn into a habit within a timeframe.

2. Spending Quality Time with Family

The lockdown in the wake of coronavirus has turned to be a blessing in disguise for many. This much-needed slowdown has given many a chance to reset their lives. Though many are working from home, they are able to spend quality time with family, which was not that possible before due to busy work schedules. Family members are actively participating in household chores leading to equality and greater bonding.

3. Given Us a Chance to Revisit Old Hobbies and Declutter Homes

This self-isolation period has given many people plenty of time to revisit their long-lost hobbies or start new ones. People across the globe got an opportunity to perform their long-time pending task, decluttering unwanted stuff from home.

4. Made us Realize the Value of Healthcare Workers and Investing In Healthcare

COVID-19 has taught us the value of healthcare workers, they are the real life heroes who work at the front lines of this pandemic day and night. This global pandemic crisis has also taught every nation the importance in investing in healthcare system and staying prepared for any future emergencies.

5. Encouraging Work from Home Culture

Before there was a notion that ‘real work’ only occurs within the four walls of an office, but now this trend has changed. Of course, not every job can be done at home, but working from home allow companies to save costs on office space, equipment, and electricity. Working from home also provides great relief from commuting challenges and improve the mental wellbeing of employees.

6. Taught Us An Important Lesson- Coexistence

The coronavirus has taught humans an important lesson, coexistence. Since humans began retreating from the public spaces in the fear of coronavirus, nature has begun reclaiming its space. For example, dolphins have returned to the Italian coast, thanks to the missing cruise ships! The water in Venice canals are clearer than ever and visited by Swans due the absence of gondolas.

7. Less air Pollution and Road Accidents

With flights grounded, factories shut, and roads empty, the air has become cleaner like never before. Highly air polluted cities such as Bangkok, Delhi, Beijing, São Paulo and Bogotá have all reported an unprecedented decline in pollution. Also, road accidents account for 3,424 deaths daily or two deaths per minute globally but coronavirus lockdown orders have led to a significant reduction in these numbers.