EDITOR’S
letter
KEEP CALM AND WASH YOUR HANDS We all heard the news about the novel coronavirus, which infected about 95 thousands and resulted in the death of about 3 thousands worldwide after spreading from China to infect 80 countries with confirmed cases. Luckily enough, despite being one of the countries with highest population worldwide, Egypt confirmed 2 cases only of foreigners, who were immediately sent to quarantine and seems that things are under control here. Despite this, mothers in Egypt are panicking as some moms prevented their kids from going to schools, others stopped all their kids trainings, activities and started buying groceries like crazy in case things get worse. Of course the news is worrying and no one should underestimate it by taking the proper hygiene protocols; however, over doing it will result in a lot of chaos, which won’t be for anyone’s good. Mothers by nature are protective, it is our instinct
to take care of our youngsters with all possible means, but in general I feel that in Egypt we tend to be a little bit dramatic. When checking my kid’s ‘mommies group’ on What’sApp I’ve noticed a lot of generic voice notes and rumours spreading that don’t even make sense or contradict one another. The worst thing that could be more dangerous than the virus itself is rumours and the chaos that follow a massive event like the one we are witnessing nowadays. It could result in very dangerous and destructive consequences that will negatively affect our economy, and we will be the first ones to suffer. A message to all the people out there specially moms is to not over react and exaggerate. Please keep calm as this panic will affect our kids and economy negatively. For the latest accurate and confirmed updates regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus, you can check the World Health Organization website.
Amira Tharwat LOUNGE
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