Unlike traditional New Year that comes with the excitement of new resolutions and motivation to turn to a new page, the year 2020 was different. It came with the blooming fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. A devastating calamity spread across the entire planet, halting our daily lives and depriving us of our liberty.
But this reality doesn’t have to be saddening only. Because even though this pandemic has done a lot of damage, it has done some good things as well. For example, it made us understand the importance of healthcare and how precious human life is. Not only that, but it also highlighted some great health lessons that we otherwise ignored. If you are not convinced, then here are some health lessons from this pandemic that will make you look at the brighter side:
- Importance Of Hygiene
One of the most significant impacts that the pandemic had was to emphasize how valuable hygiene is. As soon as the WHO declared a pandemic, we saw a considerable increase in hygiene products’ sales. People made a huge difference in their routine from avoiding unhealthy foods to sanitizing hands day and night. And while it seems like a one-time thing, we know the trend of pocket sanitizers and disinfection aren’t going anywhere. The fear of contracting COVID-19 will surely help us maintain a healthy and clean life. And these habits will later protect us from any future illnesses and diseases.
- Seek Professional Help When Needed
The pandemic of COVID-19 made it clear that frontline health workers are the core of our society. Without them, we would have collapsed at the hands of the virus. Undeniably, due to the untiring efforts of our doctors and nurses, we survived the worst days. And, it also cleared how we should leave treatments to the professionals. Before this pandemic, self-treatments and antibiotic abuse were standard practices. With rising awareness, people will be more careful about what they consume and how they do it. Apart from that, coronavirus also increased the value we had for the healthcare industry. It explains why more students are working their way to professional studies like an online master of science in nursing and medicine. All in all, we are confident that this pandemic will affect our healthcare community in unimaginable ways.
- Preventive Measures Are Essential
Along with many important lessons, COVID-19 also highlighted the importance of preventive measures in healthcare. It emphasized how with small changes in our routine, we can dodge severe infections and diseases. Wearing masks and the practice of washing hands repeatedly are examples of such preventive measures. But this doesn’t stop here. Instead, COVID-19 also highlighted how crucial a healthy lifestyle is. With the peak in cases, we saw the survival of the fittest. And this survival race pushed our community to adapt to better choices. And when this disaster gets over and returns to normalcy, these habits will stick with us for a long time.
- Mental Health Matters
The pandemic was an eye-opener for people who ignored mental health and avoided the topic altogether. The months of isolation and quarantine made us realize how mental health affects a person’s entire life. It explains why we saw a rise in shopping and a sudden increase in therapy and psychologist appointments. Due to the pandemic, people began to work toward robust mental health. They realized its value to lead a meaningful life.
- The Future Of Healthcare Is Technology
This pandemic pushed humanity to leave behind old files and join the future by using technology. And thanks to the technological advancements, we could keep up with the work even when the whole world was shutting down. Not only that, but we also saw something that we never experienced before, virtual healthcare. Yes, the pandemic has opened gates to virtual online appointments and examinations. Now, you can visit your doctor from the comfort of your home. Moreover, even when the wave subsided, and people were safe to go outside, they preferred the online method. And this is a glimpse into the future of how the healthcare sector will advance with technological innovations.
The bottom line
As we stepped into the New Year, a deadly virus spread through our mother earth like wildfire. Not only did it take away the lives of thousands, but it also changed the way of living for billions. Ever since this pandemic has started, we all have been wishing for it to end. But while this dream to bring back our life as it was before COVID-19 is fascinating, we all know it is unattainable. A lot has changed since coronavirus attacked human life. Indeed, COVID-19 has taught us many lessons, and the ones mentioned above are only a few of them. While the entire experience was frightening and devastating, it indeed left us with precious lessons. And if we stick to them wholeheartedly, we can dodge future threats effectively.
