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The Positive Sides of the COVID-19 Lockdown
Let’s See the Advantages This Situation Could Bring Us!
2020 we are all overwhelmed by the COVID-19 news from everywhere in the world. Several countries around the globe are going into lockdown because of this pandemic. This situation might make you lose hope and feel depressed or frightened. The way of our living has changed a lot. We have never experienced this amount of restriction of freedom.
“Can we uninstall 2020, this version has a virus in it”
But, everything in this world has two sides!
In this article, I would like to share the positive side of the pandemic of what advantages it could actually bring you.
1. Better Environment

Researchers found that air pollution has intensified the pandemic. But the lockdown and related measures implemented by countries have also led to a decrease in economic activities and drop-in road transport, temporarily clearing skies, and decreasing levels of certain air pollutants.[1]
The measures to combat the coronavirus have led to an approximately 40% reduction in the average level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution and a 10% reduction in the average level of particulate matter pollution over the past 30 days, resulting in 11,000 avoided deaths from air pollution. [2]
2. Animals Come Back and Enjoy the Peace

The COVID-19 lockdown could become an unprecedented natural experiment in noise pollution. Some of the world’s most vocal animals — birds and whales — might already be benefiting from a quieter environment. With many cruises suspended, oil freighter traffic impacted by an oil price crash, and rig activity being run by skeleton crews to curve the spread of COVID-19, marine biologists could potentially find a treasure trove of data once they’re allowed to go back into the field.[3]
3. Sleeping More is Getting More

For those who are working from home, or taking online courses from school would have noticed the huge benefit. The sleeping time has increased! Sleeping time is important for work efficiency and the mood of the day.
4. Less Travel Time, More Family Time

As there is less travel time than usual, there is now more free time. You can work on building a hobby, spend a good time with your family. There is an evening for the family now.
5. Less Junk Food, More Healthier Meals

As we cannot, or at least don’t feel so easy about eating outside, we mostly cook at home. Less junk food, and more healthy homemade food! This will make you not only healthier and fitter, but also encourage you to try new recipes. Just try. We have a lot of time. :)
Conclusion
This article shows you the advantages of the COVID-19 lockdown time, I hope you enjoy this short article.
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References:
- Geneva Environment Network https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/covid19.html
- Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air https://energyandcleanair.org/air-pollution-deaths-avoided-in-europe-as-coal-oil-plummet/
- DW News “Coronavirus lockdown gives animals rare break from noise pollution” https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-lockdown-gives-animals-rare-break-from-noise-pollution/a-53106214