7 Ways Things Have Gone South For USA Because Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

USA?is struggling and the number of infections in the country prove the same. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused life to come to a standstill almost everywhere.

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The virus which originated in Wuhan, China has now spread worldwide. This has resulted in over 30,000 deaths worldwide and more than 600,000 people have been affected. The land of opportunity has suffered a lot in particular, as it has now become the epicentre.

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Here's a look at what has gone wrong for the United States of America:

1. People are losing jobs?

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Bars, restaurants and many public places have been shut down to prevent spreading of the virus. As a result a huge percentage of people have lost their jobs which means unemployment is on the rise.?

2. Economy takes a hit?

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The markets are down and as business is slow in most sectors. While relief packages have been provided, it is going to be a while before things get back to normal.?

3. Over 100,000 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 dead?

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USA is the first country to have over 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus. More than 2,000 people have also died because of the disease as medical teams struggle to combat the pandemic.?

4. Prisons releasing inmates to avoid congestion?

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Prisons have been force to grant early release to several inmates in order to avoid congestion. It is a good way of ensuring there is no spread of coronavirus in the jails, but the risk of someone going out and infecting others or proving to be a danger to society is also pretty high.?

5. People not being able go out of their homes?

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While President Donald Trump has said that lockdown is not necessary, people are scared to venture out. As a result, it's a self-imposed confinement and the threat of being infected looms large.?

6. Illegal immigrants increasing risk of infection?

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Many people cross the border from Mexico without legal papers. The chance that one of them carries the virus or goes back to the other side with the virus is a possibility. Immigration detention centres are taking steps to isolate suspected or confirmed cases, but as the number of detainees go up, so do the risks.?

7. Country's healthcare being held to ransom?

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Not everyone has access to proper health care and this is a cause for concern. While those in power have released funds to be used as the rescue package, it will take some time before things are under control.?