Thoughts on Covid-19

It has been six months since the first case of Covid-19 coronavirus patient was reported on 23 January 2020 in Singapore. This half-year of 2020 passed by in a blur.

It is as if I am still in a deep dream and not waking up yet. It is as if six months did not happen.

It is a massive disruption to our lives that we are accustomed to in the past.

-Reduced social gatherings -Stopped most religious activities -Fear of contacts with others -All wearing masks outside their homes -Keeping a safe distance of one metre from another person -New ways of working remotely from offices or educational establishments -Less income or worst still, loss of employment -Psychological impact on our wellbeing

Covid-19 pandemic is a whole of world problem. As long the coronavirus continues to plague a single country, there is no respite since the world is so inter-connected physically. There is no physical barrier for this very contagious coronavirus. Borders cannot be opened for travellers to move freely until the world has found a cure or vaccine for it.

The best approach is to live with it and adjust to this massive disruption. Keep safe and do not take unnecessary risks in the months and years ahead. Do not be a social butterfly to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Protect yourselves and protect others.