Abstract

COVID-19 as a potentially fatal disease has been one of the most serious global public health concerns of recent times. Extensive measures have been administered at national and international levels to control the outbreak. To reduce person to person transmission the community has engaged in a sustained and intensive hygiene campaign. Restrictions and controls were brought into social life by suspending social events; schools were closed, and people were advised to avoid international travels. Physical distancing rules were set into practice. Fewer face to face interactions and living isolated for an indeTinite time can lead to psychological problems among people. In this study psychological reTlections of compulsory physical distancing during COVID outbreak will be discussed. Furthermore, some recommendations will be made to overcome these problems.