Physically, Covid-19 can be fatal. Economically, the real fallout from this pandemic on the world’s already weakened economies is becoming clearer by the day. But the psychological effects haven’t, as yet, received the attention they deserve. Billions of people have been in lockdown for weeks with little to do except watch television and Covid-19 death toll updates.
Faced with such a media barrage in isolation, evidence suggests it is difficult for individuals to rationally assess the actual situation, making the effects on the human psyche little different from those of the Black Death, which killed many times more people...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.