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Published 2 weeks ago on June 17, 2020
By Iman Ghosh
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When Will Life Return to Normal?
From battles on the front lines to social distancing from friends and family, COVID-19 has caused a massive shake-up of our daily lives.
After second-guessing everything from hugging our loved ones to delaying travel, there is one big question that everyone is likely thinking about: will we ever get back to the status quo? The answer may not be very clear-cut.
Today’s graphic uses data from New York Times’ interviews of 511 epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists from the U.S. and Canada, and visualizes their opinions on when they might expect to resume a range of typical activities.
Life in the Near Future, According to Experts
Specifically, this group of epidemiologists were asked when they might personally begin engaging in 20 common daily activities again.
The responses, based on the latest publicly available and scientifically-backed data, varied based on assumptions around local pandemic response plans. The experts also noted that their answers would change depending on potential treatments and testing rates in their local areas.
Here are the activities that a majority of professionals see starting up as soon as this summer, or within a year’s time:
This summer
3-12 months
+1 year
Neve again
📬 Bring in mail without precautions
64% 16% 17% 3%
⚕️ See a doctor for a non-urgent appointment
60% 29% 11% <1%
🚗 Vacation overnight within driving distance
56% 26% 18% <1%
♂️ Get a haircut at a salon or barber shop
41% 39% 19% 1%
🥳 Attend a small dinner party
32% 46% 21% <1%
🥾 Hike or picnic outdoors with friends
31% 41% 27% <1%
🎒 Send kids to school, camp, or day care
30% 55% 15% <1%
🏢 Work in a shared office
27% 54% 18% 1%
👶 Send children on play dates
23% 47% 29% 1%
🚌 Ride a subway or a bus
20% 40% 39% 1%
👴 Visit elderly relative or friend in their home
20% 41% 39% <1%
✈️ Travel by airplane
20% 44% 37% <1%
🍽️ Eat at a dine-in restaurant
16% 56% 28% <1%
🏋️ Exercise at a gym or fitness studio
14% 42% 40% 4%
The urge to be outdoors is pretty clear, with 56% of those surveyed hoping to take a road trip before the summer is over. Meanwhile, 31% felt that they would be able to go hiking or have a picnic with friends this summer, citing the need for “fresh air, sun, socialization and a healthy activity” to help keep on top of their physical and mental health during this time.
Public transport and travel of any form is one aspect that has been put on hold, whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile. Many of the surveyed epidemiologists also lamented the strain the pandemic has had on relationships, as evidenced by the social situations they hope to restart sooner rather than later.
The worst casualty of the epidemic is the loss of human contact.
—Eduardo Franco, McGill University
On the other hand, there are certain activities that they considered too risky to engage in for the time-being. A large share are putting off attending celebrations such as weddings or concerts for at least a year or more, out of perceived social responsibility.
This summer
3-12 months
+1 year
Never again
👰⚰️ Attend a wedding or a funeral
17% 41% 42% <1%
🤗🤝 Hug or shake hands when greeting a friend
14% 39% 42% 6%
💞 Go out with someone you don't know well
14% 42% 42% 2%
🛐 Attend a church or other religious service
13% 43% 43% 2%
😷 Stop routinely wearing a face covering
7% 40% 52% 1%
🎫 Attend a sporting event, concert, or play
3% 32% 64% 1%
Perhaps the most surprising finding is that 6% of epidemiologists do not expect to ever hug or shake hands as a post-pandemic greeting. On top of this, over half consider masks necessary for at least the next year.
The Virus Sets the Timeline
Of course, these estimates are not meant to represent every situation. The experts also practically considered whether certain activities were avoidable or not—such as one’s
occupation—which affects individual risk levels.
The answers [about resuming these activities] have nothing to do with calendar time.
—Kristi McClamroch, University at Albany
While many places are trickling out of lockdown and re-opening to support the economy, some officials are still warning against prematurely lifting restrictions before we fully have a handle on the virus and its spread.
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