Here s How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Our Lives in

Last updated: 5/11/2023

Here s How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Our Lives in Some Positive Ways To say that the novel Coronavirus COVID 19 pandemic has changed the world would be an understatement Most of the media and news organizations highlighted the often devastating negative effects of the pandemic like chronic disease anxiety depression and other mental health issues and of course death The pandemic has changed how we work learn and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence both personally and professional But a new survey commissioned by Parade Magazine and Cleveland Clinic reveals that the pandemic has also changed how Americans approach their health and health care in ways both positive and negative Conducted by Ipsos the survey was given to a nationally representative sample of 1000 American adults 18 years of age and older living in the U S Here are some of the positive effects Eating and exercise are new areas of focus for the survey respondents Many of them said that they will keep up their habits even after the pandemic subsides Also many respondents who increased their exercise frequency during the pandemic embracing the new advantages of working out at home Throughout the pandemic we ve seen both benefits and drawbacks of being cooped up with family for long periods of time Some reported positive experiences with their families in such close quarters they experienced a closer connection with family members and a more even share in housework chores Even those who had a difficult time social distancing themselves are now claiming that they have a newly found appreciation of their connections to people through friendships family relations and work relationships And some young people now claim that the long duration of the pandemic helped them re evaluate their life goals and changed their career plans especially regarding their education So despite the universally devastating of the COVID 19 virus many people were able to not only cope with the pandemic but were able to turn it into an often life enhancing experience Parade Magazine September 25 2020 Writing Directions Read the passage above and write an essay responding to the ideas it presents In your essay be sure to summarize the passage in your own words stating the author s most important ideas Develop your essay by identifying one idea in the passage that you feel is especially significant and explain its significance Support your claims with evidence or examples drawn from what you have read learned in school and or personally experienced Remember to review your essay and make any changes or corrections that will help your reader follow your thinking You will have 90 minutes to complete your essay