#23 Strange Time....It will pass

As the world is gripped into the COVID-19 epidemic, the number of active cases around the globe reached more than 7 lacs and the death toll rises to 35000. The world has previously seen different types of epidemics but this is the first of its kind which spread across the globe. The coronavirus which originated from Wuhan province of China has now brought the world to its knees. Our generation has not seen any war but the situation is far more dangerous than the war.

I also work under the essential services sector, so on the way to the office during the lockdown period gave me some feelings about this hard time which I want to share. The deserted streets everywhere look terrible. Closed shops, empty petrol pumps look unusual. Society compounds, malls, and markets are devoid of people. There is a different sort of atmosphere spread everywhere. It feels like different sort of wind is blowing. Time seems to have stopped. It's a very strange time we have ever seen. Office with less staff and no clients offer less work to do but this does not give happiness at all. Lots of people are staying away from there family and home. Many are suffering as they are unable to earn daily wages. Lots of people will not get their salaries. And many are walking toward their villages on foot. Many people are dying in hospitals without their family members near them. Silence is not always good, this one which is everywhere right now is definitely not. We are definitely the most advanced generation but suddenly we have realized that nature can dismantle anything which we humans think is great. Even the strongest countries on the planet failed to contain this virus spread till now. Nature is a wise and profound teacher. This is the time when we all must learn a lesson that whatever we think we are, still nature will rule. 

Every time the human race has fought and set examples when dealing with any crisis. No doubt that this pandemic has brought life to a standstill across but the world will win this war against the coronavirus by being together. Life will flourish again.

During the lockdown, frontline workers are still going out. Doctors and medical staff are risking their lives to win this war. Police and security forces are working hard to enforce the lockdown. All other essential service providers are also doing their great work for all of us. It's a massive task to keep billion-plus people under lockdown, still, our central and state governments doing far better to contain the spread. United Nations and WHO also praises India's effort against this pandemic. Government, Administration, and Regulators are doing their best possible for the people of India. Now 1.3 billion people of this country must understand their responsibility. 


- Prateek Dixit

#22 Battle against Corona Virus....We Shall Win

Right now the whole world is facing a dangerous pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Coronavirus infections ticked above 3 lacs and deaths more than 13000 globally. Every country in the world is racing to contain the spread of coronavirus. Different Countries are taking different types of measures to Stop the Spread. Somewhere Public gatherings have been banned and freedom of movement sharply restricted. All sporting events in the country have been suspended. Schools and colleges have been closed and crews of cleaners have been working to disinfect trains, buses and gathering places. Various trains and flights are canceled. A whole lot of people are asked to stay at home.

India is doing a fine job of restricting the novel coronavirus outbreak. But India’s population density increases the risk of local transmission. Our government is taking all necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared well to face the challenge. They also have so far evacuated more than 900 people from COVID-19 affected countries, including Iran, China, and Japan. But these efforts will be successful only when all people will take precautionary measures and follow advisory by govt.

We all have read about several cases where people underestimating the threat and doing immature things that cause the spread of the virus. Some people do not understand the simple guidelines to follow and risking the life of themselves as well as the others. The life of millions at risk because of this outbreak. We must follow the basic instructions which will be helpful to stop this virus transmission. 

 This generation never faced such kind of situation in their lifetimes. This is a hard time, like a war. There are fear and panic in people's mind. The daily increase in the number of infected people making everyone sad and scared. Our Prime Minister requested people to be part of 'Janta Curfew' to make the fight against coronavirus. We people made this successful. But this is just a start. We have a long way to go. On request of our PM, people displayed gratitude to millions of frontline warriors working relentlessly to stop this virus spread. The clapping certainly is not the solution to this disease. It’s for expressing gratitude. The only thing we get from the sound of clapping, the sound of "Shankhnad" is the positive vibes. Suddenly the negative energy went away and positive energy came back. It gave hope that we all will come together to defeat this danger. Today what India accomplished is that we accepted that we are united and will fight against this situation and will be victorious.

I request all of you to follow the guidelines and take the necessary precautions. Stay Safe.

- Prateek Dixit