Five years after Corona: Lessons and experiences of the Vorarlberg citizens

Five years after Corona: Lessons and experiences of the Vorarlberg citizens

COVID-19 pandemic not only shaken the healthcare system, but also all areas of life in Vorarlberg and led people to face completely unknown challenges. As vorarlberg.orf.at , many remember how feelings of fear and helplessness prevailed at this time. Health Councilor Martina Rüscher (ÖVP) was new at the beginning of the crisis around five years ago and had to make decisions that were without historical parallels. She spoke of temporarily serious measures such as Lockdowns and sudden home school, which seemed completely new and challenging for our society.

for medical professionals like Dr. Peter Cerkl, a pulmonologist at the Hohenems State Hospital, was initially chaotic. "On Friday, when we met intensive discussion, no more ventilation bed," recalls Cerkl and describes the urgent uncertainty in health care. Although a lot seems better regulated today and the vaccinations in the population are widespread, he also notices a newly created skepticism towards science, driven by misinformation on social media.

challenges in the field of education

The measures during the pandemic meter particularly hit families. The sudden move to home schooling presented parents and students with immense difficulties, as the state parents' association under the direction of Michael Tagger describes. This not only led to learning problems, but also to social challenges that still have an impact today. In response to the question of how to deal with schools in the event of a future crisis, Tagger is certain: "You have to think thoroughly before closing the schools again." This type of reflection is considered crucial to learn from the experiences of pandemic.

The measures taken by the government met with split opinions among the population. Disappointed citizens went on the streets to protest the particularly strict measures such as Lockdowns and vaccination obligation. As Springer.com , these performances show the continuing displeasure in certain sections and the need for clarification in questions of law and health. These mixed reactions illustrate the complex dynamics within society during and after pandemic.