Pandemic Changes We Might Want To Keep

The coronavirus pandemic has forced innovations that might stick around after the virus is under control. Some of them are actually life improvements!

Here are the changes that are most likely to outlast the pandemic, according to experts:

• Remote job postings allow workers anywhere to find employment where the jobs are, and remote work cuts out the commute, giving time, money and life satisfaction back to workers.
• More movies will be streamed. The pandemic has forced studios and theater companies to make movies more readily available to watch at home.
• Alcohol and grocery deliveries through apps like Instacart are up, while retailers like Walmart are trying to compete with Amazon on delivering goods.
• Telehealth and teletherapy have skyrocketed, making access to medical treatments and therapists easier.
• More Americans are venturing into the great outdoors, due to few socially distant vacation options and most countries barring U.S. travelers.
• Outdoor dining and pedestrian-friendly streets allow city dwellers to escape the isolation of home.
• Broadband has become an essential service. States like Colorado, Ohio and Tennessee have invested in new connections to support remote learning and telemedicine.
• At school, experts are predicting a push for smaller classes after big lectures made for sub-par Zoom lessons, plus more communication between teachers and parents to coordinate kids’ day-to-day learning.

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