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(SARS CoV‑2). Its impact has been broad, affecting general society, the global economy, culture, ecology, politics, and other areas. These aspects are discussed across many articles:

Economic impact

2020 Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war On 8 March 2020, Saudi Arabia initiated a price war on oil with Russia, facilitating a 65% quarterly fall in the price of oil. In the first few weeks of March, US oil prices fell by 34%, crude oil fell by 26%, and Brent oil fell by 24%. The pr ...

2020 stock market crash On 20 February 2020, stock markets across the world suddenly crashed after growing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It ended on 7 April 2020. Beginning on 13 May 2019, the yield curve on U.S. Treasury securities inverted, and rema ...

* Charitable activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Moldovan–Romanian collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic * COVID-19 recession *

Financial market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic turmoil associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging and severe impacts upon financial markets, including stock, bond, and commodity (including crude oil and gold) markets. Major events included a described Russia–Saudi ...

** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mink farming

By country

* Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada * Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India **

Indian migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Indian migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic have faced multiple hardships. With factories and workplaces shut down due to the lockdown imposed in the country, millions of migrant workers had to deal with the loss of income, food shor ...

* Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland ** COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment **

July Jobs Stimulus The July Jobs Stimulus is a €7.4 billion Stimulus (economics), stimulus package announced by the Government of Ireland on 23 July 2020 in response to the Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, economic impact ...

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia has had a significant impact on the Malaysian economy, leading to the devaluation of the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) and the decline in the country's gross domestic product. The pandemic also adversely affected sever ...

* Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand * Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia *

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the United Kingdom has been largely disruptive. It has adversely affected travel, financial markets, employment, a number of industries, and shipping. Charity fundraising A number ...

* Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

By industry

* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation **

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airlines Mirroring its impact on aviation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on airline companies due to travel restrictions and a slump in demand among travelers. Several airlines have declared bankruptcy, with some ceasing operations ...

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World's longest domestic flight Air Tahiti Nui Flight 64 (TN64/THT64) was the world's longest domestic flight ever. It was created due to restrictions imposed by the United States over international flights in a context of COVID-19 pandemic. The flight, operated by Air Tahiti N ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cannabis industry The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the cannabis industry. ''Investor's Business Daily'' said the industry was affected as "customers stock up on prescriptions and recreational customers load up on something to make the lockdown a l ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food industry The COVID-19 pandemic affects the global food industry as governments close down restaurants and bars to slow the spread of the virus. Across the world, restaurants' daily traffic dropped precipitously compared to the same period in 2019. Closure ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the meat industry in Canada During the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, outbreaks of the virus took place in factories operated by the meat packing industry and the poultry processing industry. These outbreaks affected multiple plants, leading to closures of some factories and ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the meat industry in the United States The meat industry has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Outbreaks of the virus have taken place in factories operated by the meat packing industry and the poultry processing industry. These outbreaks affec ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry The COVID-19 pandemic affects the global food industry as governments close down restaurants and bars to slow the spread of the virus. Across the world, restaurants' daily traffic dropped precipitously compared to the same period in 2019. Closure ...

** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry in the United States *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on journalism The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted the journalism industry and affected journalists' work. Many local newspapers have been severely affected by losses in advertising revenues from COVID-19; journalists have been laid off, and some public ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a sharp economic toll on the retail industry worldwide as many retailers and shopping centers were forced to shut down for months due to mandated stay-at-home orders. As a result of these closures, online retailers ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as slump in demand among travelers. The tourism industry has been massively affected by the spread of coronavirus, as many countries have i ...

* Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Impact on culture and entertainment

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial effect on certain films in the early 2020s, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Across the world and to varying degrees, cinemas and movie theaters have been closed, festivals have been ca ...

** List of films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education The COVID-19 pandemic affected educational systems worldwide. Most governments decided to temporarily close educational institutions in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of , approximately learners were affected due to school ...

2020 UK GCSE and A-Level grading controversy Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, all secondary education examinations due to be held in 2020 were cancelled. As a result, an alternative method had to be designed and implemented at short notice to determine the qualificatio ...

** Homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Ghana **

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in the Republic of Ireland On 12 March 2020, all schools, colleges, and childcare facilities in the Republic of Ireland were shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The shutdown resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 Leaving Certificate and 2020–2021 Junior C ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in the United Kingdom In March 2020, nurseries, schools, and colleges in the United Kingdom were shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 20 March, all schools in the UK had closed for all in-person teaching, except for children of key workers and childre ...

** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in the United States * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports ** By type *** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on association football ***

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on combat sports The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption to different combat sports, particularly during the years of 2020 into 2021. Mixed martial arts ONE Championship moved its 28 February "King of the Jungle" event behind closed doors, and a ...

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cricket The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to cricket around the world, mirroring its impact across all sports. Around the world and to varying degrees, leagues and competitions have been cancelled or postponed. International Tournaments In J ...

*** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disc golf ***

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games As with other sports, the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption to Gaelic games, primarily in Ireland but also elsewhere in the world. Competitions were cancelled, postponed or restructured, while some teams were withdrawn or were unable to par ...

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on motorsport The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to motorsport across the world, mirroring its impact across all sports. Across the world and to varying degrees, events and competitions have been cancelled or postponed. Australian Supercars The Su ...

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rugby league The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the sport of rugby league in both the northern and southern hemispheres with the two major league competitions suspended for periods and numerous other leagues and cup competitions cancelled or abandoned. ...

** By country *** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports in the Republic of Ireland *** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Philippine sports **

Suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season On March 11, 2020, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the suspension of the 2019–20 season following Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert testing positive for COVID-19, which occurred around the same time as COVID-19 lockdowns began ...

* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television **

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the television industry. Its effects have been particularly felt in the United States, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Upon the arrival of the pandemic in t ...

** List of American television series impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and cultural heritage **

COVID-19 pandemic in popular culture The COVID-19 pandemic swept the world in the early months of 2020, causing massive economic and social disruption. In addition to the disease itself, populations have often dealt with COVID-19 lockdowns, lockdowns, Shortages related to the COVID-19 ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fashion industry The COVID-19 pandemic affects the global fashion industry as governments close down manufacturing plants, and through store closures, and event cancellations to slow the spread of the virus. The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on fas ...

* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the music industry *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the performing arts, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Due to physical distancing requirements and closure of the physical venues, curtailing not only public performances but als ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the video game industry The video game industry has been substantially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways, most often due to concerns over travel to and from China or elsewhere, and delays in the manufacturing processes within China. Overview In contrast ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries have been variously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; the company has business interests in areas that involve mass gatherings (including its theme parks and film releases) and isolation (including it ...

Impact on information

Media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic Media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic has varied by country, time period and media outlet. News media has simultaneously kept viewers informed about current events related to the pandemic, and contributed to misinformation or fake news. COVID- ...

Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic False information, including intentional disinformation and conspiracy theories, about the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and the origin, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease has been spread through social media, text messaging ...

COVID-19 misinformation by governments During the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, many people began to spread false or un-confirmed data and information. This included politicians and other government officials from administrations in several countries. Misinformation about the virus ...

COVID-19 misinformation by China The Government of China, Chinese government has actively engaged in disinformation to downplay the emergence of COVID-19 in China and manipulate information about its COVID-19 pandemic, spread around the world. The government also detained wh ...

** COVID-19 misinformation by the United States **

COVID-19 misinformation in Canada This timeline includes entries on the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This includes investigations into the origin of COVID-19, and the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 ...

COVID-19 misinformation in the Philippines Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines consists of disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic propagated by various sources. Measures against misinformation The Department of Health of the Philippines has advised agains ...

List of unproven methods against COVID-19 There are many fake or unproven medical products and methods that claim to diagnose, prevent or cure Coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19. Counterfeit medications, Fake medicines sold for COVID-19 may not contain the ingredients they claim to con ...

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Plandemic ''Plandemic: The Hidden Agenda Behind Covid-19'' and ''Plandemic: Indoctornation'' are a 2020 conspiracy theory video and film, respectively. Both were produced by Mikki Willis and promote COVID-19 misinformation, misinformation about the COV ...

'' * Wikipedia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Impact on society and rights

* Gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic *

Human rights issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic The public health measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic effectively contained and reduced the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on a global scale between the years 2020–2023, and had several other positive effects on the natural environm ...

** COVID-19 pandemic on human rights in Argentina *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children A systematic review notes that children with COVID-19 have milder effects and better prognoses than adults. However, children are susceptible to "multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children" (MIS-C), a rare but life-threatening systemic illnes ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on foster care in the United States Under normal circumstances, the United States Child Protective Services, child welfare systems is considered by experts to be underfunded and strains social workers with high case loads. However, during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. experi ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare workers physically and psychologically. Healthcare workers are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than the general population due to frequent contact with infected individuals. Healthcare workers h ...

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on abortion in the United States Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-abortion government officials in several American states enacted or attempted to enact restrictions on abortion, characterizing it as a non-essential procedure that can be suspended during the medical emergency. Th ...

** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime ***

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime in the Republic of Ireland The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland has impacted the country's judicial system. Several people were arrested for COVID-19-related offences, while prisoners were released. Two operations, Operation Fanacht and Operation Navigation, w ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, noting the "horrifying global surge", has called for a domestic violence ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted prisons globally. There have been outbreaks of COVID-19 reported in prisons and jails around the world, with the housing density and population turnover of many prisons contributing to an increased risk of con ...

* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care facilities *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the LGBT community The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities experienced by marginalized populations, and has had a significant impact on the LGBT community. Gay pride events were cancelled or postponed worldwide. More than 220 gay pride celebrations ...

* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transport *

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted religion in various ways, including the cancellation of the worship services of various faiths and the closure of Sunday schools, as well as the cancellation of pilgrimages, ceremonies and festivals. Many church ...

** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on funerals ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj **

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Catholic Church The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 has significantly impacted liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church worldwide. The Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) stated that the pandemic has become not "just a medical, soc ...

Xenophobia and racism related to the COVID-19 pandemic Xenophobia () is the fear or dislike of anything which is perceived as being foreign or strange. It is an expression of perceived conflict between an in-group and out-group and may manifest in suspicion by the one of the other's activities, a ...

Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of people across the globe. The pandemic has caused widespread anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. According to the UN health agency WHO, in the first year of ...

Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to quarantine it, including political, cultural, and social implications. Political impacts A number of provincial-level administra ...

Coronavirus party Pox parties, also known as flu parties, are social activities in which children are deliberately exposed to infectious diseases such as chickenpox. Such parties originated to "get it over with" before vaccines were available for a particular illn ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media During a time of Social distance and limited contact with others, social media became an important place to interact. Social media platforms are meant to connect people and helped the world remain connected, largely increasing usage during the ...

Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia has had far-reaching social consequences on the country that went beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to eliminate it, including the registration of births, deaths and marriages, mass gatherings, e ...

** Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand ** Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia **

Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland has had far-reaching consequences in the country that go beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to quarantine it, including political, criminal, educational and sporting implication ...

Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom has had far-reaching consequences in the country that go beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to quarantine it, including political, cultural, and social implications. Arts and entert ...

Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has had far-reaching consequences in the country that go beyond the spread of the disease itself and efforts to quarantine it, including political, cultural, and social implications. Illnesses and d ...

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on African-American communities The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed race-based health care disparities in many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Canada, and Singapore. These disparities are believed to originate from structural racism in th ...

*** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Native American tribes and tribal communities ** Social stigma associated with COVID-19 * Strikes during the COVID-19 pandemic * Workplace hazard controls for COVID-19

Political impact

* By country: ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in the Republic of Ireland ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Russia * European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international relations ** Federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada ** International aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic ** International reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy ** Global ceasefire * List of COVID-19 pandemic legislation * National responses to the COVID-19 pandemic ** British government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** German government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Ghanaian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic *** Indian state government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic ** New Zealand government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Nigerian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Philippine government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Russian government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Swedish government response to the COVID-19 pandemic ** United States responses to the COVID-19 pandemic *** U.S. federal government response to the COVID-19 pandemic **** Trump administration communication during the COVID-19 pandemic *** U.S. state and local government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic **** California government response to the COVID-19 pandemic **** Eastern States Multi-state Council **** Midwest Governors Regional Pact **** New York state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic **** Texas government response to the COVID-19 pandemic **** Western States Pact ** Vietnamese government response to the COVID-19 pandemic * Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Protests over COVID-19 policies in Italy ** Protests over COVID-19 policies in Germany ** COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in New Zealand ** 2020–2021 Serbian protests ** COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom ** COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States *** 2020 United States anti-lockdown protests *** Open the States * United Nations response to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Nations' response to the COVID-19 pandemic * World Health Organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Others

* Anthropause * COVID-19 lockdowns * Evacuations related to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Evacuations by India related to the COVID-19 pandemic ** Evacuations by the Philippines related to the COVID-19 pandemic * Food security during the COVID-19 pandemic * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on animals * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitals ** Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU capacity * Glossary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on language * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on other health issues * Overseas Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on overseas Filipinos * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on science and technology * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the environment * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migration * Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military ** Withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq (2020–2021), Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq * Pandemic fatigue * Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic * COVID-19 pandemic deaths ** List of deaths due to COVID-19 ** COVID-19 pandemic death rates by country {{COVID-19 pandemic Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,