But there are signs the restrictions may soon ease, against the backdrop of global coronavirus infections, and deaths. However, the medical aspects of Covid-19 is nothing compared to the economic destruction, which has rolled on for five months now, globally. Pandemics also end when the fear about the disease wanes, mass hysteria goes down, and panic fatigue sets in. The fear of HIV-Aids subsided when people learnt to live with preventive measures, even without a vaccine. Social responses to Covid-19 could be headed the same direction, in the balance of fear and survival.

Source: The Star June 14, 2020 12:22 UTC