Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in India Challenges and Future Directions

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the infectious disease that is causing the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Novel coronavirus (nCoV) cases were initially reported in China in December 2019, and the virus has since spread quickly to other nations throughout the globe. As a result, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and on March 11, 2020, it classified the outbreak as a pandemic (Source: WHO). Normal daily life has been disrupted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Various actions are being taken by nations to break the COVID-19 virus from spreading. The Indian government imposed a nationwide lockdown to hearten social distancing. Because of these unfavorable circumstances, the nation suffered in a number of areas, including healthcare, education, and social systems. The current study discusses the numerous effects of COVID-19 on the social life of citizens, the healthcare system, the school system, and the economy. The most noteworthy effects that were mentioned were better family dynamics, financial loss, and disruptions in the schooling of the children. Few respondents mentioned negative effects on their health, such as worsening symptoms and skipping hospital visits. COVID-19 had a serious negative impact on tourism as well. For the sample of people who are still making a living from this industry, the predictable loss in total income ranges between 3.12 and 6.39%, while the estimated decline in wages runs between 3.21 and 5.98%.