The Second Wave Of Covid-19 Can Be More Dangerous Than It Looks

DMM DEPARTMENT

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The second wave of COVID-19 is on the way after the first spell which was a test for the whole Canadian nation. It’s not only Canada, its North America, the continent that has suffered immensely in terms of the deaths and financial crisis in the vast continent. Although most people are well aware of the COVID-19 scenario and what are the safety precautions that needs to be taken in the first place. Still there are some predictions regards to COVID-19 that can be more dangerous in its second phase. Why it is considered a larger threat than the first wave is mainly due to its unpredictable nature and the circumstances it created during the first wave.

However, for many the second wave of COVID-19 is looking a lot different than the first wave. Alarmingly, the testing capacity has improved drastically and the barriers to get tested are far lower. Stock in hand for PPEs i.e. Personal Protective equipment have grown and the knowledge to fight the pandemic is much more than before. Most people don’t want to take unwanted risks regards to the changing behaviors of COVID-19.

LESSONS TAKEN FROM THE 1st WAVE:

There are huge lessons taken from the 1st wave that can bereally helpful in the second wave. Apart from the precautionary measures taken in the first wave, what’s necessary is to take good care of the distancing laws in place since the first wave of COVID-19. In the first wave, older citizens i.e. over 70 years of age were included in those that accounted for 90% of deaths in Canada due to COVID-19. The Govt. needs to introduce special measures for older citizens, not only part of their rights, but also for others. The other lesson that people learnt is that poorest and most diverse areas of major cities were the worst hit. The Govt. should highlight and mark those areas & make improvements regards to taking strict measures in the second wave. What’s noted more profoundly is that Black Canadians were most likely than others to be infected or hospitalized by the disease?

MEASURES TAKEN TO SLOW THE 2nd WAVE:

According to Mr. Steven Hoffman from York University inToronto, what’s important is to remember that the second wave of COVID-19 is a threat not lesser than the first one. He believes that this remembrance will act as a psychological shield to fight against the pandemic in the second wave as well. The thresholds for the re-entering process in the lock down in second wave needs to be more data driven. Therefore, with the help of statistics involved it will make things easier for Govt. to take precautionary steps in future. According to a Govt. official people are exhausted from the containment

measures and the precautionary measures as well. What can be big time concerning is that people won’t be willing to follow the Public Health directives, and their ignorance should be controlled for encountering future concerns. The Govt. here should play their role and urge people to follow the precautionary measures especially in sensitive public areas & key zones. Public places like parks and Cinemas are places to have fun and energize. Hence, it is more likely that people act smartly to fight against the second wave of COVID-19.

On a more personal basis it’s important for people to keep re-examining and realizing the role of COVID-19 super spreaders.