The scars of Covid-19 may fade, faster than we think

The dairy in my neighborhood, after being repurposed as a general store, has been open throughout the quarantine. The owner tells me that something strange and at the same time new has started to happen. The customers he hadn't seen since March, the ones who most diligently protect themselves from human contact, have finally reappeared. Moreover, he says, they don't care about any kind of physical distancing. While the rest of us have been complying with this measure for the past 15 weeks, they have no idea how to behave in public settings. But do the rest of us actually have a better idea? We're all still trying to figure it out.


Some people ask about the Cambodia WhatsApp Number Data use of masks, how to act when sneezing in public, about shaking hands. Others are paranoid: "Stay 2 meters away from me! Get out, in the street!” I saw a masked gentleman yell at a confused woman. Read also: Heavy snowfall "paralyzes" the country, as is the situation throughout the territory Covid-19 returns to Albania, 30% of cases are positive It's a reminder that there's more to this pandemic than just what governments tell us to do. Each of us has our own feelings about what is safe.



These emotions have shaped the curve of the pandemic. They will also determine the path of recovery. Consider the impact of lockdown measures. There is a broad consensus that they have been crucial in curbing the spread of the disease, but they have not been the only factor. Washing hands, avoiding shaking hands, and working from home started long before the legal measures were implemented. A study by economists Otsna Gulsbi and Chad Siverson attempts to separate the effect of mandatory and voluntary measures in the US. For example, the state of Illinois imposed restrictions before Wisconsin did.