COVID-19 Non-Physical Symptoms: The Effects On Anxiety, Depression & Mental Well-Being
In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic. As of April 2020, more than 1.2 million cases were diagnosed globally, with over 68,000 reported fatalities. Given that COVID-19 is a virus transmitted by respiratory droplets and direct contact, on March 23, 2020, the United Kingdom government asked its citizens to self-isolate and to remain at home, only to leave their residence for the following purposes: shopping only for necessities, one form …
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