History of pandemics:

The most fatal pandemic ever recorded was the Black Death, which killed approximately 200 million
people. A pandemic can be defined as an epidemic which affects people on a worldwide level and is
very infectious. History has seen a significant number of disease outbreaks over the years, but not all
have been deadly enough to be classified as pandemics. Even in modern times, not all outbreaks have
reached pandemic levels, with the exception of COVID -19. Large-scale trade had opened up new
opportunities for human-animal interaction and accelerated the spread of the pandemic.

Transmission and Symptoms of Covid-

19
COVID-19 is a related taxonomically to SARSr-CoV . It was declared as a pandemic by the World
Health Organization on March 11th,2020. COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory
droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
Tiredness, dry coughs and fever are the most common symptoms of the disease. Some people may
show no symptoms at all. In serious cases, the patients feel difficulty in breathing, pain or pressure in
their chests and loss of speech and movement altogether.

Effects on Economy and Unemployment:

The pandemic has had a negative impact on global economic growth. The annual worldwide
GDP growth rate in 2020 is -4.5% to -6.0%. It is expected to drop to 2% in 2021. World trade
dropped by about 5% in 2020. The situation becomes even more grim as we move towards
Pakistan. An economic loss of about 10% of Pakistan’s GDP is predicted for 2021 in
Pakistan. This drop is expected to directly fuel unemployment causing a 33.7% rise in
poverty (Rashhed et al.,2021). It has been repeatedly observed that as unemployment grows
within an economy, mental health problems such as anxiety and depression grow within that
population. Therefore, the pandemic in indirectly causing mental health issues by fueling
unemployment and economic decline.

The impact of prevention methods on the

general public
The measures adopted to combat COVID-19 have affected the mental health of the general public
adversely. The lockdowns implemented to curb the spread of the disease have resulted in increased
unemployment, with the impact being higher on the already burdened working and labor classes of
society. Government measures have been met with widespread dissatisfaction among the masses.
(Salman et al., 2020). The result of this situation has been that there have been increasing cases of mental
health disorders like anxiety, depression and even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.
This is not to say public health measures are not needed. Lockdowns and measures such and social
distancing are needed, but they produce feelings of loneliness among the populace, leading to mental
health issues.
Recommendations:
Many of us will spend a lot of time at home, and many of our regular social
activities will no longer be available. Try to see another life, it will be useful,
but not necessarily bad. Even if you did not choose it. This would mean
different life rhythms, different communication skills than usual. Use social
media, email or phone to communicate with other people regularly. They are
still a great way to get along with the people you care about. Create new daily
tasks by focusing on yourself.
Retouching You can try to read more or watch movies, exercise, try new
relaxation techniques or find new knowledge. Try to make it simple and treat it
as a new and even unusual experience that can enhance your strengths. Ensure
that a wider range of medical needs are met, such as an adequate supply of
prescription drugs. Happiness can reduce stress, increase strength, make us
more awake, and even improve some people’s sleep. Research certain skills,
integrate physical movements and hobbies into your daily life, and find
something.
This is great for you. Some home workouts can provide private sneakers for free
on Instagram, or search for fitness videos on YouTube several times a week. Or,
you go for a walk every day to breathe fresh air and exercise your limbs.
Relaxing and focusing on breathing can help reduce anxiety and bad moods.
Try to evaluate your framework throughout the day. When you notice your
body contracting, take a deep breath to relieve anxiety and relax your muscles.
When you are around, you feel lonely. Take time to keep in touch with
colleagues, friends, family, and others, and help you (and them) build more
connections. Take time to think about every day. About the positive aspects of
your day. Whether you have gotten out of bed or completed an important task,
celebrate the little things. Write a thank you diary every day, in which you can
write two or three things. Mindfulness techniques can also help you focus on the
present moment. Rather than useless thoughts (for people with social anxiety or
severe depression, they are considered useless).
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Rasheed, R., Rizwan, A., Javed, H., Sharif, F., & Zaidi, A. (2021). Socio-economic and
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