Socially Responsible Things to Do

Covid-19 infections are still surging round the globe. In Singapore, there are local transmission (community) cases in recent days. Even when we are starting to roll out vaccinations for Covid-19, it will not be fast enough to vaccinate till we get herd immunity. So in the meantime we have to be cautious.

The advice of NOT to be a social butterfly is still relevant and important. The worse case scenario is when I get the virus, my close contacts will have to be quarantined. It will be even worst when one of us died as a result. That bit of conscience will stay with me for a long time.

For this Chinese New Year, my eldest brother had suggested that we do not visit his home like we always did in the past. I agreed with him. We have also decided not to visit my wife’s aunt, which is going to be a break from tradition. Elderly persons are at higher risk of succumbing to Covid-19. It is the right thing to do.

There will be other ways of connecting with them. We are hopeful that when Covid-19 is under control, we will meet up in the future.

The reason for limiting number of people can come together for social gatherings in Phase 3 of Re-opening is precisely to limit the spread of the virus in the community. The less we meet for social occasions the better. It is not that we are anti-social. It is more of protecting our friends and relatives.

Stay Well.