How the coronavirus pandemic changed the world: 12 examples

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly changed our world - many previously unfamiliar precautions are now the norm. And they may well persist even after the complete victory over COVID-19. This applies to issues of disinfection, social distance, protective masks and other important aspects of our security. Here are 12 examples of how the world has already begun to adapt to the new reality.

1. In one of the gyms in Hong Kong, glass partitions were installed, dividing cardiovascular equipment. Such barriers are designed to reduce the risk of spreading viral infections transmitted by airborne droplets.

Gyms open again in Hong Kong.

New # Covid19#SocialDistancing measures pic.twitter.com/gFQsTjkAsN

- Virginia Lau (@virginiaylau) May 16, 2020

2. In the same room, there is also a disinfectant sprayer that destroys bacteria, viruses and mold spores in the air.

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3. The local McDonald's now has a thermal imager at the entrance, which checks the temperature of all visitors.

You have to stand in front of the thermal monitor before getting takeout at McDonald's. #HongKong#SocialDistancingpic.twitter.com/i1Sri4I4Ob

- Joyce Lau (@JoyceLauNews) April 17, 2020

4. A restaurant in Shanghai sprays incoming guests with a disinfectant solution.

Full body disinfectant spray machine before you enter this restaurant in #Shanghai. Staff in full mask and gloves. pic.twitter.com/mJKLpX8SNQ

- Paul Lin (@tribal) April 18, 2020

5. And this is how Starbucks in Taipei looks now - at least some kind of protection from direct contact.

Starbucks in Taipei pic.twitter.com/NC3BHnITOI

- Nicolas (@nicolexandre) April 20, 2020

6. In some establishments, dishes are disinfected right in front of guests.

Staff disinfect tableware and cutlery in front of you at your table. pic.twitter.com/1cS4pcztKE

- Paul Lin (@tribal) April 18, 2020

7. And in one of the restaurants in Beijing, a robot delivers take-out orders to the door.

here is a footage of robot deliver the food in a restaurant of Beijing pic.twitter.com/lauy6g6QFy

- rickychangphotos (@yufengzhang) April 21, 2020

8. In a number of Chinese schools, students are now treated inside and out when entering a classroom.

Chinese schools preventive care post Covid-19#ChineseViruspic.twitter.com/0eyflRvAh8

- Jeyendran (@ Jeyen2007) May 8, 2020

9. In malls in Asia, escalators have begun to be supplemented with UV sterilizers that kill germs and viruses on handrails.

10. And a robot appeared in the Bangkok shopping center, measuring the temperature of all people passing by. So you can quickly identify the patient.

11. In many restaurants, guests began to give out paper bags in which you can remove the mask during meals.

12. A supermarket in Denmark has installed a mobile station at the entrance for hand washing - it can be used before and after shopping.