Positive effects of the state of emergency

We've been in for a few weeks isolation, and news about a
relaxation of this short-term measure is not quite
encouraging. Although at a psychological level, this period is
one of the most traumatic for the country's population,
statistics show that there is also a good side to isolation and
working from home.

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few cars on the streets

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The first consequence of the population's staying at home is reduction
auto traffic by almost two-thirds,
with all its immediate benefits, less time spent on the road, and
the absence of traffic jams or congestion.

At the same time,
reduction in car traffic has led to a decrease
fuel consumption by 30%,
which, by extension, leads to lower pollution by reducing
massive expansion of industrial activity. Thus, across the entire continent
European, not just here, it has been found a discount
substantial reduction in overall carbon emissions and the level of
nitrogen dioxide in the air.

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Incidentally, the decline in gasoline consumption by private households has led to
and, by extension, to a reduction in the use of ethanol in gasoline.
Because its processing yielded carbon dioxide
carbon used in carbonated beverages, including beer,
The price of carbon dioxide has increased substantially. Conclusion
The funny thing would be if we don't use the car, beer gets more expensive.
If this is a positive effect, we'll leave it up to you to
appreciate.

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Speaking of cars and alcohol, the police reports
Roads from this period announce a decrease
with a decrease of nearly 75% in the number of traffic accidents
compared to the same period last year, this under the conditions
Romania ranks first in the number of accidents
road traffic in the EU.

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According to police reports, we learn that during this period the number
serious offenses have decreased
substantially, so the number
The number of thefts is half
compared to the same period last year, while at
chapter damage
we have nearly 40% fewer.

Effects
psychologically positive

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From the economic statistics and reports for this period, we can
draw conclusions not only about power
"for purchase"
sauce level
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not only the population, but it even determines behavioral patterns and changes
but these during times of crisis. Thus, in addition to the logical consequence
a growth
exponential growth of online shopping,
in the situations presented by the European Statistical Office we find
in Romania
Sales of personal care products increased by 65%,
while sale
Sales of home care products increased by a total of 23%.

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show that, in times of crisis, Romanians have realized the importance
personal hygiene as a determinant of health and a
A clean space for everyday life and work.

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working from home and telecommuting mean more rest time, people
We don't have to wake up early to get to
service. On average, Romanians sleep an hour longer than
the period before the crisis. Although some (approximately 10% according to
(in an online study) suffer from severe sleep disturbances, the majority
I'm making full use of the extra time for rest.

Effects
positive in terms of technology

Without
the claim of high statistical relevance, the trends presented by
Google in a report on people's mobility in Romania
show a significant decrease in attendance in the following
spaces, like this:

–
visits to stores and, in general, trips for recreational purposes: -81%

–
shopping and visiting pharmacies: -53%

–
Walking in parks: -60%

–
Presence at train stations and bus stations: -72%

–
Commute to work: -39%

–
Presence in residential areas: +15%

Thus,
traffic bans have increased Romanians„ ”dependence"
from the online environment, now used not only for information, socializing
and entertainment, as well as for shopping, education, and even
sport.

One
study of the type of applications predominantly downloaded from
Play Store or App Store indicates exponential growth of
online dating app usage for the environment
business, but also for school. Zoom, Google Classroom, or even
„the old” Skype have, since the state of emergency was declared in
Romania, a few hundred thousand additional users.

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similar, the number of users of this type of application has grown
„food,” Uber Eats, Glovo, foodpanda, or Bringo Delivery.
Fitness and workout apps are increasingly
many users, and the movement even if indoor
now
it can only be beneficial to the body.

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from using technology for basic needs and up to
its overwhelming use in the educational process,
the effects of this pandemic on the technological level are extremely
benefit, despite the conspiracy theorists who claim otherwise.
The need for increasingly advanced and dedicated technology for some
needs previously solvable only offline
does not lead to the alienation of humanity, but rather to scientific progress of
which perhaps until now we didn't know we were capable of. That doesn't mean however
that the sensitive side of existence will disappear, but on the contrary.

Time
quality family time

Although
the bookstores are closed, sales
Online book sales increased by 40%,
and children's book sales represent a separate sector.
Very many parents thought of reading as the main
a way to spend time with the little ones and, who knows,
Perhaps this way a new generation of passionate readers will grow.

In
same time, to
board game, game, and toy sales have also grown,
but also to books that help understand the phenomenon, to
impact of epidemics on society, on books
of psychological support. Romanians seem to have understood to listen and
the opinions of those more knowledgeable than them, instead of the classic „But
What, does he know better than me?!”

Solidarity
in „solitarity”

In
different phases of it, the current crisis has generated, besides panic, and
selfish behavior in certain peers. Fortunately, they
these are isolated cases, and what we can say characterizes us
Now, as a nation, is solidarity. Even simple isolation and staying
home is a sign that Romanians have understood that this is not how help is given
only them, but also protects those who are much more vulnerable to
this virus.

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Likewise, empathy
and the desire to help are two of the effects of the current pandemic
that channeled the effort of thousands of people into helping some
disadvantaged categories or of institutions in crisis
equipment, materials, or even food.

Dozens
groups dedicated to this purpose have appeared on networks
socializing, and volunteers driven only by the desire to do good
„I work hard every day.

Now,
if the increased willingness to help is a passing phenomenon,
what will disappear once the coronavirus pandemic is over, we cannot know.
We choose to be optimistic, however. Because the more we manifest
you exhibit prosocial behavior, we find that it does us good and we will
Don't behave like this anymore.

Everything
it will be fine, we just need to act with patience, balance, and
we remain active in the activities we undertake.

Always
look on the bright side of life

So
as Monty Python urged us, choose to look
the glass half full and maybe this crisis will pass more
Easy. Do not let yourselves be overwhelmed by negative news, try
detach yourself from them at the push of a button off
and spend more time with your family: talk, laugh, joke and
Play with them. In the end, #—everything will be fine.