Abstract:
The COVID-19 outbreak is not only a global public health but also socio-cultural crisis. Socio cultural norms and values that are at the center of African societies now face severe risk of
disappearing into oblivion. The ban on public gatherings, for instance, in response to the
pandemic has had consequent effects on social cohesion, social life and social gathering to
commemorate different social events. Family relationships and friendships and how they work
and conduct business, engage in civic activities and entertain ourselves are all affected by the
new rules. When they engage others, they touch them less and they never shake hand and they
move more rapidly to avoid them. The objective of the study is aimed to investigate effects of
corona virus pandemic in Jimma by concentrating on the socio-cultural and medical aspects.
Qualitative approach with ethnographic case study design has been implemented in order to
achieve the objectives of the study. From this study it can be said that, COVID-19 pandemic has
direct effects on education, cultural activities, religious activities, and psychology of the people.
It makes also weaken the bond between the people within the community. The pandemic also
adversely affect physical, mental, and the social situation of the community.
