If there
is anything that the thousands of years of evolution has taught human beings,
it is surviving. Tiding over the tides of ordeals and unprecedented times is
not new to the human race.
The year
of 2020 opened the gates for an outbreak that is spreading like a wildfire and
consuming lives across the globe - The COVID-19, popularly known as the
coronavirus.
The
outbreak is so strong that it has brought the whole world into a halt.
Preventing this pandemic and finding a solution for it has become the only task
in front of every government and healthcare worker
The
elephant in the room (rather on the planet) we are trying to address is far
bigger than the combined efforts of all and not just the government and
healthcare workers. It is demanding the public’s role by social distancing and
self-quarantining. And, these measures are going to be pivotal in bringing this
disease on to its knees.
What is social distancing?
It simply
means maintaining a safe distance of at least 6-feet from person to person as
per the guidelines from the Centres for Disease Control (CDC). This includes
avoiding social gatherings, visiting public places and staying indoors.
By
maintaining distance, avoiding direct touch and following the other preventive
measures of coronavirus, we, as a community, not only save ourselves from
falling into the claws of this disease but also lessen the burden on the
medical care providers.
Social
distancing and self-quarantine eventually lead to less number of new cases that
flattens the curve.
What are
the rules of social distancing?
The
collective rule of social distancing is simple and it is to stay indoors and
strictly avoid social gatherings. Here is how you could play your part in
knocking out this pandemic before it knocks your door.
● Postpone all your travel plans, meetings or
attending any event for a month or two
● Avoid commuting for any reason and if you have
to go to a shorter distance, use your own transport
● Opt for secured home delivery option for
groceries and other daily needs
● Avoid eating at hotels, going to temples and
other worship centres
What are the ways you can socialize?
We all
need someone to share how the day was and what we are going through every day.
You can still share and live the regular life by leveraging the advanced
digital platforms.
● Work from home and attend classes using virtual
meeting apps such as Zoom
● Meet your family member over video calls and
Facetime whenever you want
● There are even apps that allow you to listen to
music or watch a movie together, virtually
● If you are already with your family, make full
use of this time by spending quality time inside the home
Things you could do during social distancing
Social
distancing, no matter how much sugar-coat it, can appear like a disruption for
a few who are used to social life. To kill the boredom, here are a few things
you could probably feel like it's another day.
● Go for a morning or evening walk outside, keeping
the 6-feet distance in mind
● Go-to the grocery store but ensure there not
many people and the store has proper preventive measures in place
● Stick to what you should be doing to prevent
this outbreak rather than what you want to do.
Based on
the increased number of cases that are surfacing every day, there are plenty of
chances for this social distancing to become a norm of our life for many months
to come. Prepare your mind for the greater good and embrace the change.
Conclusion
Totally
agree that you would miss those long-planned pilgrimages, you would miss dining
with your grandchildren who are away and you would miss going to meet your
friends but the pandemic that you are facing is serious. In fact, more serious
than you could imagine.
There are
people who are fighting against all odds to curb this disease. Show your
support by following these essential measures. Show that you are in this fight.
It’s now time to let the world know we are one race and we are all in this
together!
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