COVID-19 pandemic; coronavirus crisis
Refers to the societal crisis and hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, not just the disease itself.
Many restaurants closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Online classes increased because of the pandemic.
Many shops closed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
It seems it will still take time before the COVID-19 crisis comes to an end.
Since the pandemic, remote work has become common.
Compound of コロナ (corona, from 'coronavirus') and 禍 (calamity). Coined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many companies are striving to overcome the hardships of the pandemic.