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SOCIAL ASPECTS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Development has stopped in all areas, because almost all public
institutions, academic centers, and service activities have been closed due
to the coronavirus. As a result, monetary contribution has been reduced, as

have the incomes of many.

QUALITY OF LIFE:
The quality of life wasn't as good as it was beforehand. This was especially

true for older generations because socializing wasprohibited, and the
environment was especially dangerous for them. Access to the shops was

therefore much more complicated and dangerous. But it wasn't much
different for others either. Which also caused many changes in people's
behaviour and mental state. For some, however, it was simply enjoyable.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES:

The life we had during this time caused a significant change to our mental
health. Some felt very lonely, distanced themselves from their loved ones,

felt anxious, scared, or even depressed because of it. Still, others relaxed
and surrounded themselves with good energy, and simply got into a good

emotional state during this time. After all, they spent time alone or with
people they love and were not influenced by bad things and people who
used to harass them. Some have therefore taken time for various ways of

relaxation like meditation.

Now eleven extraordinary weeks of social self-isolation have passed, and I
am happy that some of the measures are being released and that life is

finally coming back to normal. We are back in school, which in my opinion is
much better than online schooling. Now I can spend some time with my

grandparents and friends, and we can all just hope that COVID19 won't
return.
Tamara Boršić