The psychological impact of coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan

Abstract

The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created a public health crisis that has had a drastic effect on the way we understand our world and our everyday lives. Since the emergence of this outbreak on February 26, 2020 in Pakistan, the country is on high alert and has implemented stringent containment measures including closing schools, restricting public gatherings, and reinforcing smart lockdown.

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