COVID-19 and the Emergence of a New Way of Living

The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly one of the biggest global crisis of this generation – a constantly evolving one, with new norms, regulations and updates to counter the disease. This article specifically talks on the introduction to COVID-19, its causes and effects and how we adapt to a new way of living.

Keywords: Environment, Annual rate, Global crisis, Foreign investors, Epidemiology, Psychology.

Introduction

The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and the virus has now spread to many countries and territories. While a lot is still unknown about the virus that causes COVID-19, we do know that it is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (generated through coughing and sneezing). The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly one of the biggest global crisis of this generation a constantly evolving one, with new norms, regulations and updates to counter the disease. We are witnessing massive shifts in the consumer behavior, how they work, study, play, spend money and manage their personal lives. This behavioral change is bound to have a long-term (if not permanent) impact on how businesses meet their needs.