The effect of COVID-19 over Employees' Mental Health - A Review

COVID-19 has been classified a WHO very hazardous pandemic, with millions of people being infected deceased in only a few months. Many pharmaceutical developers are researching a viral vaccine however there has been no reporting of progress. At the global level, the financial market is seriously affected by the virus and the government preventive actions. These preventative measures have resulted in numerous organizations throwing their staff away or imposing wage reductions. Dread of being infected with the virus, as well as fear that jobs will be lost and the future financial difficulties would degrade the mental health of the employees. This article also examines various settings in situations where different employees feel uneasy as a result of the COVID-19 outburst.

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COVID-19 has been classified as a very hazardous pandemic by the World Health Organization, resulting in millions of infections and deaths. The global financial market has been severely impacted by the virus and government preventive actions, leading to organizations laying off staff or implementing wage reductions. Fear of infection with the virus, job loss, and future financial difficulties is affecting the mental health of employees worldwide.