COVID-19 as a psychological contagion: A new Pandora’s box to close?

Although isolation, quarantine and proactive social distancing are essential components for successful management of the current pandemic(4), mobility restriction associated with it is a major concern. A recent article by Brooks et al. (5) throws light particularly over the psychological impact of lack of liberty among those quarantined. The uncertainty of the future causes distress to the affected individuals. When coupled with the restriction of social interaction, diminishing financial capital, and the continuous need for attention and treatment, this suffering can make life a living nightmare. Given the significance of mobility issues and financial crisis amid this COVID outbreak, governments, as well as the private sectors, should deal with these issues efficiently by providing necessities to the commoners in the state of quarantine. It is essential that the general population does not succumb to this disease outbreak but stays organized and restricts circulation to their best, and always to the least number of individuals. Internationally,