The world was perpetually a perfect place to live and be cheerful until December 2019 when it’s estimated the initial cases of people infected from the coronavirus were reported. Infections spread like wildfire and soon most of the countries were in their grip. WHO (World Health Organization) further declared the outbreak a pandemic and a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020 after a large mass of people infected from the virus from more than a hundred countries was reported. Even the most powerful countries of the world with the highest technological advancements in medical fields had to bow down before the virus.
Several countries announced lockdown due to the pandemic and India was among the firsts to do so.
After the situation got normal, the second wave smashed in March-April 2021, grabbing more than 3.5 lakh people per day. It is an abrupt upswing in cases largely due to our careless behaviour after the downshift of the first wave. People stopped wearing masks and there were large public gatherings along with no cautious regulations being followed which lead to such a hefty rise in positive cases.
The second wave is more severe than the first wave. Researchers suggest that the second or third waves are fatal than the initial ones. The young population is getting more affected and there are high death rates. However, the only promising ways to fight against the virus is to be careful and —
• Use Masks.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Use Sanitiser.
• Stay home.
• Take proper medications when feeling unwell.
• Get tested if there are symptoms.
• Maintain social distancing.
• Go out only when important.
• Get Vaccinated as soon as possible.
• Take consultation from doctors when falling sick.
• Follow guidelines given by the government.
Leo Tolstoy once said, “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” In panic situations like these, people need to remain calm and patient because it is high time to fight against the virus and defeat it. It is time to be positive and hopeful. People should raise helping hands and funds to help those in need, follow guidelines suggested by the government and maintain measures to stop the spread of viral infection.
This is indeed a rough patch in our lives but ‘Every dark cloud has a silver lining’ so we should rather be optimistic and deal with this situation and learn from it.
