What is Pandemic Fatigue? Here’s How It Could Catch You Off Guard
by Shilpa Dubey | January 4, 2021, 17:03 IST
As we continue to reel under the impact of COVID-19, people who have remained homebound for about seven months are now suffering from ‘pandemic fatigue’. Emerging out of exhaustion and impatience, people are now experiencing this fatigue or burnout, thereby provoking apathy and restlessness. This stands especially true as the lockdown restrictions are being gradually lifted.
At a time when we are getting used to the ‘new normal’, pandemic triggered fatigue is making people exhibit indifference to the infection, which shouldn’t be the case; the COVID-19 infection cannot be taken lightly! Yes, we know now that we have created a vaccine. However, it can take months before the official vaccination process covers every citizen. Hence, staying safe and maintaining prescribed safety precautions is our only bet.