In just a few months, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the lives of people in countries all over the world, including the UK.
Whilst there was already a tension bubbling under the surface, as we watched Covid-19 sweep its way across the globe, it wasn’t until the official announcement of lockdown on March 23 that everyday life in the UK was turned upside-down.
People are only allowed to leave their homes for essential reasons, such as to buy groceries, exercise (once a day) or receive medical treatment, meaning that video calls have begun to replace most face-to-face contact with friends, family and colleagues.
Most people are either working or studying from home, or have been furloughed.
However, many key workers continue to work outside of their homes to keep the country running. Kevin, an aircraft engineer at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall, said that his workplace has had to adapt to the new social distancing rules.
“Our workforce has basically had to split down into two working shifts, with half the workforce in at a time, to minimise contact”, Kevin said.
When he isn’t working one of his shifts, Kevin is working on building a “pub shed” in his garden. He said even this has been challenging because “a lot of the building merchants have been closed, but I managed to get hold of some items.”
Kevin isn’t the only one spending spare lockdown time on a hobby. People have been using extra time at home as an opportunity to try out all sorts of things, including learning a language, baking and yoga.
It is unknown how long the effects of coronavirus will last, and there are concerns that it may leave a lasting impact on social interaction, but it is essential that individuals continue to cooperate for as long as necessary.
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