The Coronavirus was declared a pandemic on 11th March 2020 by the World Health
Organization. Fever, cough, and breathing difficulties are some of the common symptoms of the virus. Severe cases might result in pneumonia, renal failure, and even death. The virus.
according to researchers, spreads through fluids in the respiratory system (World health
organization.org,2022).
This disease baffled scientists and had them racing against time to create a vaccine to treat
this dreadful virus while the rest of the world lived in fear. Every area of the planet was
dealing with the same issue. For instance, the death toll kept climbing higher and higher on a
daily basis. All the people in the population were restricted to their homes. Additionally,
countries and cities around the world were on lockdown. As a result, persons could not work
and socialize. All public parks and recreation centres were closed to the public, even the
streets were empty. Schools were closed for months, and the education system all over the
world had to resort to online teaching and learning (International committee of Red
Cross,2020).
The coronavirus has caused me to be in a state of panic and stress. Just the thought of being bound to my home was stressful. I was unable to visit family and attend customary social
events with family or even visit and attend to those that were sick and needed support. I was
coping by talking to friends on the phone and planning activities with family members at
home to help me cope with the stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic. I also read my
favorited novel, watched my favorited television program, and did a bit of gardening. Even if
we were restricted to our homes, I could still go on small walks by myself, which helped to
keep my body in shape and helped me relax (Help guide ,2021).
As a physician, I would recommend that my patients not think about anything negative,
which can cause them to become stressed or in a state of panic. Therefore, I would advise that
whenever they are having negative thoughts, they should talk about their feelings with loved
ones and friends. They may also attempt engaging in some of their abandoned hobbies such
as reading, photography, or painting. Alternatively, you may also want to attempt to listen to
calming music to help them relax. I must ensure the patients understand that they must also
take care of their health, be aware of warning signs of stress so they can seek help promptly,
and ensure to get enough sleep. Additionally, they should speak with someone who is going
through similar symptoms as they are, and spend some time in prayer, meditation, or yoga.
They should also consider how their own past experiences have influenced their perspective
on this occurrence and how they have managed their thoughts, emotions, and conduct in the
past (Store, Samhsa.gov .2014).
If the long-distance threat becomes a reality in the community, it is very important to treat
these disease