Theory Nexus

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global public health crisis that has disrupted virtually every aspect of daily life. From social distancing and mask mandates to widespread quarantines and lockdowns, the pandemic has elicited widespread fear and uncertainty among people worldwide. As the pandemic drags on, people are experiencing what has come to be known as "pandemic fatigue" – a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, feelings of helplessness, and decreased motivation to follow preventive practices. The onset of pandemic fatigue is understandable, given the prolonged stressors and uncertainty people have faced during the pandemic. However, it is vital to understand the underlying psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon and explore ways to mitigate its impact. In this article, we will examine the concept of pandemic fatigue, why it occurs, and strategies for coping with it. What is Pandemic Fatigue? Pandemic fatiguerefers to a state of physica...

Introduction The year 2020 has been a year of unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak has brought about unprecedented disruption across various sectors of the economy around the globe and has challenged the governments across the world to take extraordinary actions to safeguard public health and economic stability. Pandemics are rare events that have far-reaching consequences and are difficult to predict. They are disruptions to normal functioning of economic and social systems, comprising the transition of wealth and resources across societies, and their impact extends beyond the public healthcare system and patients to affect the overall economy and industry sectors. This article aims to analyze the intersection of pandemics and economies, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy. The research objective aims to unveil the consequences of the pandemic on various sectors, and to find possible pathways through which it could lead t...