What a month!
The world has been gripped by viral panic. Schools, businesses and social gatherings have been closed or banned. People have been told to not socialise or gather in groups. There are many reasons why these measures are smart, reasonable and forward thinking but it is important to remember that even should you catch the virus, you have a 98% chance of recovery.
The travel industry is one sector that has been hit the hardest. Ghost planes have been flying with half their seats empty, airlines have had to close doors, hotels are scarcely populated by wide eyed zombies wearing surgical masks (won’t do anything for you) and the knock on effects have been felt throughout many industries. The medical industry, ie the surgeons and doctors that need the surgical masks have had shortages because the factories that make them have been closed and the public have been panic buying them in bulk. It seems that every country is on the verge of declaring martial law!
