The spread of the new Corona virus around the world has sparked panic among many, and the uncertainty about what is happening around them, due to several factors, including a 24-hour flow of news, and the accelerated measures taken by governments to curb the spread of the disease, which greatly affected the way of life It radically changed it.
In the beginning all that occupied the world population was the virus itself: its symptoms, methods of treatment, the period needed to recover, but the changes that occurred in life suddenly, were the reason to raise more questions that exceed Corona, to several topics mostly related to the procedures Taken, and their direct and long-term impact on them.
Since the beginning of the Corona crisis, the followers have - according to an opinion poll for "Emirates Today" on three of its platforms on social networking sites - many questions, including those related to the virus as a disease, and its effects, especially economic and psychological, including those related to the procedures followed, and the return of life to its shape Normal, post-Corona lifestyle.
On the other hand, many people have questions about their lives, especially the return of airports to their normal conditions and their family’s meeting, the reopening of mosques, the reduction of rents and school fees, and electricity, water and communications bills, especially for workers in the private sector, some of whom have been subjected to reduced salaries, some of whom have left He worked temporarily under these conditions.
The «Emirates Today» polled its followers on its platforms on social media: «Twitter», «Facebook», and «Instagram», about the most important questions that preoccupy their thinking in light of the spread of the Corona virus, and here are the most prominent ..
The most common question on the Emirates Today platform in Twitter, which many tweeters shared, is: “When will life return to normal, and we return to our life before (Corona) without precautionary measures?”
Followers also had questions about the economic and living situation in the countries of the world, and its shape after the elimination of the Corona virus, while some questioned the latest research reached by scientists regarding the virus, and whether the distance is still far to reach the vaccine.
There were also a number of questions about the negative psychological effects that "corona" might have for many, especially those who have been infected with the virus, or who have lost their loved ones in it, or who have lost their work as a result of precautionary measures, and their income level has decreased, making them feel insecure. Financial, inquiring whether there is a global scheme to deal with these cases that may have serious effects on mental health.
With the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, questions arose about the date of opening the mosques, although he expected to allow worshipers to pray Tarawih prayers, and tahajjud in the last 10 days, if the virus witnessed a decline.
Most of the followers asked questions related to the re-opening of borders between countries, the start of the movement of flights, back and back, to their natural form, when will residents be able to return to their place of residence, and when will expatriates be able to meet with their families.
"Facebook"
The most common question on the “Emirates Today” platform on Facebook is related to reducing the rental value or exemption for groups affected by precautionary measures, and reducing the value of electricity, water, telephone and school bills.
Many wondered how they would pay their home rents and pay their bills at the same value as they were at the time when private companies cut the salaries of most of their employees, or gave them leave without pay. Followers also complained that the two telecommunications companies cut their lines directly after a month in case the bill was not paid, and some questioned whether these two companies would take the value of the bill from the people who were outside the country and could not return, or from the offices and small companies that had to close in light of these Circumstances.
Also, the question about the return of air traffic to normal was one of the most common questions on Facebook, as many questioned whether they would be able to spend their holidays this year with their families and loved ones, and in return residents asked who were unable to return to the Emirates about the date scheduled for their ability From back.
"Instagram"
On the "Emirates Today" platform in "Instagram" was the most common question about the policies pursued by the two telecommunications companies in light of the precautionary measures, as many observers asked whether there is a special policy that will be followed regarding those outside the state and did not use their lines during this period, and the matter is Same for the offices and small companies that had to close, demanding that they be exempt from these months fees or reduce the value of the bills.
Followers also asked about the increasing number of injuries in the countries of the world, despite the strict measures taken by the governments.
The topic of rents was not absent from the followers' questions, but it was among the most frequently asked questions, as it raised many questions about solutions that must be provided to those who find it difficult to pay their rents completely, and if the person did not pay the rent, will the electricity and water be cut off from him.
Life after Corona also occupied the thinking of some, as they asked about the form of life, especially the economic one, after finishing this virus, expecting that there will be a complete change in the form of life, and a difference in the way governments think about the world and its priorities. Followers raised questions about the psychological effects that "corona" might have, and whose impact may vary from person to person and affect societies in general. I attended questions related to the virus itself, ways to prevent and treat it, when it will reach its peak, and why there is no agreed global system to deal with epidemics at the global level, and let countries strive to fight it in their own way.
High sense of security
Many of the followers, on the “Emirates Today” platforms, especially those present on the Emirates ’land, expressed the absence of any fears they have, and their sense of safety in light of the precautionary measures followed, indicating that they are fully convinced that this period is difficult, but it will pass if everyone cooperated They fought this virus together, and they were side by side.
Those outside the country who did not use their phone lines, will they pay their bills?
Some people panic caused by a 24-hour flow of news
Reducing rents and bills, returning air traffic, and the psychological effects of the virus ... the most common concerns.
Followers asked about the increasing number of injuries, despite the strict measures taken in the countries of the world in general.