COVID-19 Pandemic: Other Perspective. Saudi Arabia

Authors

  • Osama A. Zitoun Sulaiman Alrajhi University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.506

Keywords:

COVID-19, Fear, Social media, Quarantine, Lockdown, Prevention, Medical student, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The emerging COVID-19 pandemic has affected most aspects of life all over the world. In addition, it has promoted fear and uncertainty and initiated several ethical challenges. In this brief experience account, I will try to shed the light on the mediocre aspects of our circumstances and assert the protective measures for our wellbeing during current widespread contagion.

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Author Biography

Osama A. Zitoun, Sulaiman Alrajhi University

Medical student

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Published

2020-04-30

How to Cite

Zitoun, O. A. (2020). COVID-19 Pandemic: Other Perspective. Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medical Students, 8(1), 64–65. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.506