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COVID-19: scars of the virus and stories caused by social isolation and mourning

SUMMARY

We watch a variety of news on the Coronavirus daily. Some are reliable and others just instill more fear into the population. This article reflects on the possible consequences of this virus, which goes beyond the organic disease and the symptoms and signs mentioned daily in the media. Seeking a reflection on the effects caused indirectly by the virus. Since isolation precedes the disease, total isolation during the disease and isolation after the disease worsens, in some cases resulting in abrupt grief.

KEYWORDS:
Coronavirus; grief; social isolation; loss; respiratory infections

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