Lockdown lessons: Changes that can be seen around us in the future

Sneha Biswas | May 14, 2020, 13:28 IST
The coming of coronavirus in our lives is not planned or predicted by authorities of the world. Similarly, the lockdown due to the deadly pandemic caused by the COVID-19 has led to some tremendous changes in our daily lives. While it’s too early to predict all the changes that can come from such a short time, here are some alterations that can be seen in the future among people. All of these are based on what people might have learned from the ongoing nationwide lockdown and are subjected to change.

The pandemic has evoked the importance of health. It’s safe to say that post-pandemic we can see a change in the healthcare facilities of the country. Healthcare will no more be an election issue but will be more efficiently supervised by the health authorities. More virtual consultation can be encouraged than in-person interaction with the doctors.

As currently, even the busiest terminals of Indian states have turned into ghost towns, traveling, especially flying is more likely to become restricted with several health concerns. With the new safety regulations for travelling within the country, there’s a chance that there will be a hike in the fare.

There will also be a huge change in the fashion industry by altering our shopping habits, thanks to the work from home facility. Big companies and firms can be more open to working from home policy for a long time. Even if you go back to working from your office, there will be a change in architectural planning and will ensure more safety.

On the other side, schools and institutions will be more likely to conduct their courses online through remote classrooms and exam policy.

We can expect more Livestream kitchen and digital menus with new rules for contactless dinning. Restaurants, pubs, and bars will be more concerned about food hygiene and the safety of its consumers and staff at the same time.

According to experts, people can also become more emphatic, caring, and kind towards each other. People can also pay more attention to their mental health than physical.

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