Covid-19 virus is mutating faster than we can cope up. The prolonged pandemic has brought humanity on its knees. Rakhi asks what are the way out. An exclusive for Different Truths.

In the year 2020, a new virus came into existence. It was new for everyone including scientists, doctors, higher official authorities, and the general public. Gradually people came to know about the virus, its symptoms, precautions, and the impacts on human life.

It started in one country and spread all over the world. Countries went under lockdown at the same time. Imagine, the whole world stopped for some time. All humans were inside their houses except skilled workers.

Everything was closed transportations, schools, colleges, offices, banks, shops, malls. No traffic on roads and in the sky too. People were worried about the virus. What would happen to them?  

In some of the countries, affected numbers increased like a forest fire. It resulted in the shortage of beds, oxygen, doctors, nurses, and other staff in the hospitals. Nobody knew the exact treatment or medicines to cure this virus.

Increase Immunity

People were advised to increase their immunity by eating healthy food, drinking warm water, and taking a few vitamins. Avoiding crowds and staying home was the only way to avoid catching the virus and stop its spreading to others.

Lockdown has impacted small and big businesses. It impacted the lifestyle of all age groups.

One way people were enjoying the first lockdown, is staying at home with their families and children. They tried new recipes and enjoyed the time as they wanted to spend the time during the lockdown. Same time some families went under stress due to domestic violence, depression, being alone at home, and also felt trapped inside their houses.

People faced financial difficulty, which impacted their eating habits and resulted in poor health and immunity. Many companies shut their businesses because of the fluctuations in the economy. Same time many businesses got the profits such as grocery shops and supermarkets.

Digital Era

We are living in a digital era where thousands of things we do online. This technology proves a blessing during this pandemic. People worked from home which relieved them from the traveling hassle during rush hours.

Many people never imagined before that this is possible. Even companies realised that this is the best way to cut down the resources and expenses. It was an eye-opening time for companies, employers, employees, and almost all humankind.

People got a chance to reflect within themselves and look around for new possibilities and opportunities.

United Against Covid-19

During this time, many communities, organisations, and countries united together to work against Covid-19. People united to help each other. This is one of the main characteristics of human beings: kindness, selflessness, and care. 

Indeed, the pandemic has shaken the world! The torments of the pandemic cause people to reconsider their lifestyle, eating habits, and their priorities in their lives. We have established a materialist lifestyle. We spend more time on social media instead of talking and socialising in reality.

During this time, your people, relatives, neighbors, or friends can’t come to help you. This virus has affected everyone emotionally, financially, and physically.

Lost Many People

It’s been more than a year now. We have lost many people from our lives. Businesses turned down but this virus is still existing in the world. It’s getting stronger with time, mutating faster than we can cope up. Vaccinations have arrived. Medicines are available for people but it will take many years to vaccinate the entire humankind on this earth.

This is everyone’s fight. Everyone has to fight alone. This time has told us indeed, you came alone and you will go alone. Doesn’t matter if you have hundreds of relatives or friends in your life but indeed no one will stand beside you if you get caught this virus.

Time is telling us to spend time with yourselves. Look after yourself. Pamper yourself. Boost your energy and immunity. We can’t deny the fact that we need people to survive. Because socialiding is an important factor in our development. We learn from each other from childhood till the last stages of our life.

Build Relationships

To understand each other and also to build relationships Love, care, empathy, compassion, and kindness are needed. These attributes reside in our hearts which is important during this time to look after our loved ones. But, the most important thing is to make your mind strong. Accept reality and believe in facts. To fight against this virus is every individual’s responsibility. Unite together to fight against this virus.  

Remember, this time shall pass. Again we will meet with each other. We will start celebrating occasions. The economy will boom again. But we won’t be able to bring back the people who left us.

So, we should look after what we have now. This is a blessing to see your loved ones beside you when you wake up in the morning. Live in the present, look after yourself and the people around you. Stay indoors. Stay happy.

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Rakhi S. Jalota

Rakhi S. Jalota likes to write poems, quotes, and short stories based on life experiences. She reads anything that catches her eye and interest. She lives in a beautiful country New Zealand. She has more than a decade of experience in the education sector. Her passion is to bake cakes and dance in her free time. Being a fun-loving person, she loves to capture the moments on her camera.

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