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Europe In the Face of Coronavirus
Nina-Poland
Since the pandemic of coronavirus started everything
has changed. Everybody feels anxious and uncertain
about the future. Covid-19 came to every European
country and affected lives of millions of
Europeans.Closed restaurants, cinemas, malls and
museums are not something Europeans are used to. The
iconic places of Europe have never looked so empty.
People from all around the continent are staying at
home to limit the spread of the virus.
Some people are scared for their health and safety, while some are more worried about their job and
financial situation, but everybody is looking forward to living our regular lives again.European community
really took the government's rules seriously. In general, people reacted very responsibly and stayed at
home during these difficult days.Everybody is thankful for the doctors, who are working around the clock
to fight against the coronavirus and of course everybody is hopeful for vaccine that would solve the problem.The
pandemic changed our world, lives and us forever. Some lost their loved ones because of the
coronavirus. It's important to remember that the isolation won't last forever and soon we will all be fine,
but until then we have to be responsible and patient so after it all ends, we can celebrate our normal lives
and our health.
Okan-Turkey
People have faced various outbreaks throughout
history. They struggled with zootonic diseases such
as swine flu and bird flu. In addition, various
diseases such as CCHF, AIDS, Brucella, and
Tuberculosis are diseases of animal origin, which
were encountered in the past. These diseases are
largely under control. Most of the medicines and
vaccines are available today. Nowadays, the Covid
19 outbreak, whose source of origin is still being
investigated, continues its impact. This epidemic is
also thought to be of animal origin.
away their natural life does not only affect animals.
Many epidemics also cause transmission of diseases
to people. So people greatly increase the risk of
infectious diseases.
Furkan-Turkey
Until 15-20 years ago, experts said that there could
be new and dangerous viruses and pathogens in the
wildlife. The covid-19 virus occurring today is
estimated to be only one of these viruses. It is
thought that continuing the conditions such as tree
cutting, mining and road works, and excessive
urbanization may cause the emergence of harmful
new viruses and pathogens.
Mustafa-Turkey
As their natural habitat narrows, wild animals begin
to get in close contact with people, and experts say
that this is the basis for epidemics such as Ebola,
Sars Covid19. They emphasize that this is actually a
global environmental problem. In other words, taking
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A new discipline has started to be formed on this
subject under the name of 'Planet Health'. This
discipline examines the now evident relationship
between human health and changes in the
environment, climate and biodiversity in the world.