Fed up with lockdowns or self-isolation?
@ScotMac (1335)
Edinburgh, Scotland
October 6, 2020 3:57pm CST
The answer to that one is a resounding YES! I know that lockdowns are part of the social distancing efforts governments have put in place in an attempt to control the current coronavirus outbreak but they may be doing us more harm in the long term - mental health issues, social isolation, etc. This short movie from the BBC illustrates very well the long-term harm the lack of contact with our fellow human beings may bring.
Watch the "What happens to humans when we can't touch?" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our curated "Highlights from Radio 4" playlist.
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
17 Oct 20
I'm fond also in terms of travelling around the cities or anywhere in the country :)
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
7 Oct 20
Glad to see you here. We missed you. Things have opened up here to the point that we can go out for the occasional meal, doctor's appointment, etc.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
9 Oct 20
@ScotMac Yes, our lives will be changed for at least another year I figure.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
6 Oct 20
Careful, our president keeps pointing this out and our media keep making a mockery of him for it.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
7 Oct 20
appears to be an interesting read. I will definitely watch it.
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
14 Oct 20
This time i can't go to mall for window shopping or even in supermarket together with my mother
and my niece . I'm so sad in this COVID19 pandemic because i can't go to travel in our nearby provinces :)
I hope we can beat COVID19 virus in future :)
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
6 Oct 20
Lockdowns and self-isolation have been so hard for many of us. In the city where I live, lockdowns have lessened up, luckily people outside have been taking it seriously because most of them keep social distancing and at least they wear a facemask.
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@pjmurphy (2498)
• United States
8 Oct 20
My husband and I have been taking this pandemic very seriously since the beginning. From the first of March, we have not gone to church, or restaurants, or in-person shopping in stores. We limit our contact with other people except for our close family or friends who are also limiting their contacts. We always wear masks and practice social distancing when we go out. In this way, we have avoided feelings of isolation at the same time we protect ourselves and those we love.
