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Negative impacts of coronavirus in Kuwaiti
The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit over 5 million infections worldwide, out of which more than 300,000 people have lost their lives. In Kuwaiti, the number of positive cases stands at 16,000, with a death toll of 121. In April 2020, Kuwaiti authorities ordered the reduction of workers in all supermarkets and the closure of all workshops in a bid to contain further spread of the virus. Reportedly, thousands of migrant workers bear the brunt of the pandemic. Job losses, high rates of infections, little social distancing measures at the working camps, and no available opportunities to get back home are some of the challenges facing these migrants. In May 2020, Egyptian workers in Kuwait staged protests in the streets of Kuwait, demanding to leave the country. Other foreign workers took to social media to protest against their conditions. In addition, there have been rising cases of xenophobic attacks among Kuwaiti citizens. Kuwaiti also suspended classes in all institutions of higher education, private and public schools until August 2020. Further, suspension of sporting activities, as well as the issuance of visas, has been undertaken.
Figure 1 A Kuwaiti police officer guarding a checkpoint at the entrance to Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh town
Figure one shows a police officer implementing orders on local travel restrictions in significant towns across Kuwait. Cessation of movement will limit human interactions and thus further transmissions.
Figure 2 expatriates waiting for testing in Mishref, Kuwait.
Figure 2 indicates the negative social intensity caused by the novel coronavirus. Face masks and social distancing are becoming the new norm, and since it is not easy, humans have to adjust.
Coronavirus has changes the social lives of global populations. Coronavirus will define new different social practices that are likely to describe human interactions in the future. From a comprehensive view, the number of social crisis will increase. Crisis such as discrimination, inequality, and unemployment might run into the medium and long-term. In Kuwait, changes in routine activities in social institutions are likely to persist into the future. Stakeholders in Education, cultural ceremonies, tourism, and sports will have to adapt to proper social distancing measures to prevent further spread of coronavirus pandemic or other diseases in the future.
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http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/31/c_138935707.htm
https://www.un.org/development/desa/dspd/2020/04/social-impact-of-covid-19/