COVENTRY: The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic is likely to have a “profound and pervasive impact” on global mental health as billions struggle to cope with isolated living and anxiety spikes, experts warned on Thursday.

Ouch A health worker gets a specimen from a suspected virus carrier in Mandaluyong City. The Department of Health reported that as of Thursday, the country had 5,660 virus cases. Photo by Ruy L. Martinez

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