Coronavirus triggers Stress in 70% of Japanese Schoolchildren

According to an anonymous survey conducted by the National Centre for Child Health, more than 70% of schoolchildren in Japan were stressed by the spread of a Coronavirus. The study was based on a survey of about 7 thousand people.

9% of the children surveyed said that the epidemic related stress was responsible in some way for the harm they caused themselves, their families or pets. 22% said they no longer want to play with those who previously had Coronavirus but have already recovered. 32% of respondents said they would like to hide the fact of infection with the virus themselves or their family members, if this happens. 47% believe that most people keep the fact of infection a secret.