bret021
Jan 13, 20211 min
THIS YEAR IN PICTURES
The Price of a Pandemic
1 - Travel Restrictions
Countries' borders closed to stop the spread. Tourism industry suffers its
worst year in decades.
2 - Economic Downturn
Small businesses suffered and many closed permanently.
3 - Social Distance
6 ft. apart has taken on a life of its own; even garnering songs
to be written about the trend.
4 - Elderly
We watched from afar or through plexiglass as our elderly were made to endure alone.
5 - Sports Industry Impact
Sports leagues from professional down to recreational suspended their seasons, then attempted to return with few to no fans participating.
6 - Masks
At first precautionary, masks have become a booming industry with their mandated use.
7 - E-Learning
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COVID-19 has resulted in school shut downs all across the world. Globally, over 1.2 billion children aren't in the classroom.
8 - Hoarders
Panic led many to flood their local supermarkets, leaving shelves baron and many without needed supplies.
9 - Zoom Calls
Be honest - had you heard of these in 2019?