pandemic fatigue

When the pandemic first struck we were given instructions on how to deal with it. Masks, social distancing, staying at home. While this was confronting, it also gave people a sense of taking control.  There was something they could do about  the situation they were in.  However as time has gone on pandemic fatigue has set in.  The WHO has recognised this and is encouraging a discussion of what to do about it. The sense of empowerment has been replaced by feelings of sadness, frustration, fear, but also boredom.  

This is also called COVID-19 fatigue or just COVID fatigue.  You can be pandemic-fatigued or COVID-19 fatigued.  The WHO advises offering practical things for people to do, acknowledging that people are suffering and trying to involve them in the solution, suggesting things they can do to stay happy while at the same time not increasing risk.