The ongoing pandemic has made a mark everywhere. There has not been a health crisis like this globally in the last 75 years. COVID-19 has taken many lives, caused untold suffering, and, above all, changed people's way of life. The full effects of this pandemic are yet to be revealed.

Since it began, COVID-19 has not only impacted the healthcare system but also  damaged the social and economic environments. This pandemic has hit every society to the core, and the impact is bound to worsen. Members of the vulnerable social groups have been the most affected.

For this reason, many governments across the globe have come forward to salvage the situation while also shielding the health systems from the adverse impacts of COVID-19.

How governments have been responding to the pandemic

1. Lockdowns imposed

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Since the pandemic began, many countries have been put under lockdown across the globe. Countries like the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are among those who moved swiftly to this course of action.

These governments went ahead and imposed bans on all types of public gatherings. This was to ensure that social distancing continued to be possible. With the limited amount of people going outside or inside cities, the spread of COVID-19 has been controlled to some degree.

2. Cancellation and postponement of sporting events and other major sporting events

One of the most noticeable measures put across by most governments worldwide has been banning major sporting events and other related social events to limit these large gatherings of people. Major sporting events have been postponed to later dates while others have been banned.

This means that you can't have thousands of spectators in the stadiums cheering their favorite sporting teams anymore. This move has been welcomed in many parts of the world because most positive COVID-19 cases at the beginning of the pandemic were attributed to sporting events.

3. Restriction of travelers from hard-hit countries

Perhaps the most common practice among the leading governments in the world has been the restriction of travelers. Those looking to travel from the hard-hit countries like Italy and China have been restricted from entering other countries.

Although this move was feared to cause some diplomatic wrangles between governments, it has been necessary. With foreign travelers restricted from entering the country, different countries can focus on containing the spread of the virus on a domestic level.

This makes the pandemic a little more manageable for countries and helps lessen the burden on their health systems.

The most prescribed medication in time of lockdown

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Different governments across the globe have favored different medications to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the lockdown. However, some medications have been common among many countries and have been proven as more effective for fighting mild COVID-19 symptoms.

Anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-insomnia medications have been among the most prescribed during this lockdown. Some of these medications might be expensive for some people, and that's why the image by Compare The Market below should be helpful as it breaks down the major government initiatives supporting citizens mental health.

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The following are some of the most prescribed medications during this lockdown;

●       Acetaminophen.

●       Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

●       Cough medicines.

●       Remdesivir.

●       Dexamethasone.

●       Bamlanivimab.

●       Baricitinib.

Services provided to deal with side effects of these drugs

While the world-leading health bodies have approved the prescription of these drugs, some of them come with side effects. For this reason, measures have been provided by governments to deal with these side effects. They include;

Various OTC pain medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen are being provided for those dealing with side effects from the drugs and even the COVID-19 vaccine.

Emergency contact numbers have been set aside specifically to deal with any cases related to these side effects.

Has the pandemic affected mental health education?

This pandemic has severely affected mental health education in most facilities and even at individual levels. Adolescents and college students have been the most affected members of society.

With the lockdown and stay-at-home orders in place, the social lives of most people have been affected. This can be seen in the increased levels of stress and anxiety among people.

For this reason, there is the need for comprehensive mental health support services that will respond to those incidences in real-time.

Conclusion

There is no denying that COVID-19 has affected everyone's life negatively at some point. However, if the population keeps following the measures set aside by the health officials, we can minimize the effects of the pandemic.

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