Table 5.

Outcomes and hopeful possibilities of COVID-19

Negative Outcomes	Positiveoutcomes	Possibilities
Several negative impacts on health are observed. The economic growth slows down. People become jobless. The travel and tourism sector becomes a mess. The transport and communication between places are evidently hampered. Low-income groups become more vulnerable than before. The price hike of the daily commodities indicates inflation. The education system becomes highly affected. The mental stress of people is increasing. People become mental patients. People take social media negatively.	The environment becomes more pollution-free than before. The rate and nature of pollution decreased. The environment is becoming more sustainable than before. The ecosystem becomes more stable than before. The hygienic practice of people is improving. People’s adjustment capacity with the lockdown and the related situation is improving. People become more self-dependent and self-reliant than before. The green space is given more importance than before. The awareness of people is increasing. The patience of people is increasing. Online grocery and essential goods services are increasing.	Many foreign companies expect a shift of manufacturing base from China to India. Kolkata may gain importance as the nodal administrative point of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and may open up new hopes of potential markets. The awareness of the people regarding health and hygiene will improve their immune system and health condition. A new transport may be generated. The build-up environment is going to be modified. The online education system is becoming more strengthened than before. Online banking transaction is increasing. Micro financial services are growing.