Beyond the Pandemic: COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Face of Life

• Main Authors: Shaden A. M. Khalifa, Mahmoud M. Swilam, Aida A. Abd El-Wahed, Ming Du, Haged H. R. El-Seedi, Guoyin Kai, Saad H. D. Masry, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Xiaobo Zou, Mohammed F. Halabi, Sultan M. Alsharif, Hesham R. El-Seedi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
• Series: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
• Subjects: COVID-19; economy; lifestyle; health; education; environment
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/11/5645
• ISSN: 1661-7827; 1660-4601

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge for societies around the globe as entire populations have fallen victim to the infectious spread and have taken up social distancing. In many countries, people have had to self-isolate and to be confined to their homes for several weeks to months to prevent the spread of the virus. Social distancing measures have had both negative and positive impacts on various aspects of economies, lifestyles, education, transportation, food supply, health, social life, and mental wellbeing. On other hands, due to reduced population movements and the decline in human activities, gas emissions decreased and the ozone layer improved; this had a positive impact on Earth’s weather and environment. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on human activities and positive impacts on nature. This study discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different life aspects including the economy, social life, health, education, and the environment.