Divided we stand and United we fall

A new Coronavirus that has been named Covid-19 subsequently and has flu like symptoms, affecting the respiratory parts of human body was first noticed in Wuhan, China. What started as an endemic has now taken the entire world by a storm and has become a pandemic. Panic and fear reigns as the virus is unrelentingly increasing each day with governments all around ordering lockdowns, cancellation of flights and public transportation in order to contain the spread. 

During the growing up years most of have been taught of a phrase   “United we stand and divided we fall” but this virus has changed this phrase diametrically opposite “Divided we stand and united we fall”. You may ask why so?? Well by being divided you curtail the spread of the virus and that is the reason why most governments are imposing compulsory quarantine of 2 weeks. 

With the Covid-19 virus circulating around the globe before being detected or emerging as a pandemic people were under the impression that this was just affecting the Chinese mainland only but then now Italy has overtaken China on all accounts and now Europe is the epicenter of this medical holocaust. Extensive actions like lockdowns, cancellation of flights etc being taken by various countries around the globe now may be a case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. In other words the virus may already be in. 

Once the virus is in your body, there's no way of killing it - your body just has to fight it off. There is no vaccine for this infection however the infected are being treated with combination of drugs and quite a few have recovered for the infection. Almost most medical companies are racing to get the vaccine out and earliest possibilities of these vaccines will be at least a year to year and half from now. 

The fear of uncertainty and rumors on social media is creating panic among the population leading to unnecessary stress and worry. The best way to tide over this is to ensure that you take proper precautions such as regular washing of hands with soap after having come in contact with surfaces in public areas, maintaining a social distancing, if possible work from home. Also if you feel that you may have possible influenza then ensure that you wear a mask to prevent spraying of fluids while you cough or sneeze, isolate yourself from others so that you do not infect others around you. All flu need not be Covid-19 but then be aware of the possible symptoms and ensure that you go to the nearest doctor, get tested and take medication as prescribed.

Be careful and obey the laws of the land where ever you are staying and practice safe living and I am sure we all will be able to overcome the current threat the world is facing.