Sri Lankans seem immune to panic. We live in a bubble of a country with an amazing mindset. Perhaps it is the ‘island effect’. We have endured a lot with a resiliency that only comes from the people. The people! In spite of the abject shortfalls of our politicians who disappoint us over and over again. We panic, momentarily, and we gather our second breath and move on.
Do I see that COVID-19 has created panic? In my opinion, no! Panic, confusion and dismay have been caused by the curfews imposed without forethought – particularly due to the difficulty in obtaining essential goods. The solution comes after the problem. Yet, people have not panicked – a few complaints and gripes but they move on. They deal with it. The economy is crumbling, but it’s happening all over the world. Everything will move forward as it must. Businesses will need to change their method of operations. More options for working from home and new ventures will be required.
If we forget the politics being played and an election at any cost while the politicians are safe and the masses are the cannon fodder, ‘NO NEED TO PANIC’ – Panic is not a vaccine. We need to be sensible, keep physical distance as much as possible, wear a mask (to neither be a giver nor receiver), wash our hands, exercise and keep healthy. It’s only a nasty
flu.
Unfortunately, viruses kill the old and sick every year at winter time in the colder countries. I got my flu vaccine for 2020 last week, but that will only cover the bugs discovered up to last year. Sri Lanka is lucky
she does not have a winter. Looking at it philosophically, dying is an occupational hazard of living!
The Sri Lankan government took an early initiative to implement an action plan against the COVID-19 virus, thanks to the leadership of His Excellency, the President. The administrators were able to control the virus from affecting our citizens. However, in the current scenario, with the entry of Sri Lankans from overseas carrying this deadly virus, the situation has changed and the number of cases is rapidly on the rise. The irresponsible and selfish conduct of the Sri Lankan returnees has been the main cause for the spread of the virus which is of serious concern. As a result, a panic has set in.
In the light of these developments, the government has risen to the crisis and made quick decisions through the National Operations Centre by suspending passenger arrivals to Sri Lanka. The tri-forces and the police have also become heavily involved in these operations and have made a big commitment. Further, a special hospital is being set up to treat the infected persons. Be that as it may, each Sri Lankan citizen has a responsible part to play. All of us need to cooperate with the government and comply with the directives issued by the respective officials. This is the only way to stop the spread of this deadly virus.
Health is the greatest wealth! Going haywire, unethically keeping it a secret under the carpet (where it should have saved many deaths if prompted at an early stage), and among many debacles as manmade manipulation, the impact of COVID-19 surpasses the global economic downturn. The disaster is more than what the figures can say. We are unable to generalise as to whether it is okay to panic or not. It is said that a person is innocent until proven guilty. And it is so with COVID-19 as well. If it reaches our country, perhaps we have no option other than to panic.
There is no reason to panic as yet but there are ominous signs for the economy because of China’s dominance in our region. Sri Lanka will have to come up with new ways of doing business if it is to avoid being affected by the world state economy. Hard times will come.
Sri Lankans seem immune to panic. We live in a bubble of a country with an amazing mindset. Perhaps it is the ‘island effect’. We have endured a lot with a resiliency that only comes from the people. The people! In spite of the abject shortfalls of our politicians who disappoint us over and over again. We panic, momentarily, and we gather our second breath and move on.
Do I see that COVID-19 has created panic? In my opinion, no! Panic, confusion and dismay have been caused by the curfews imposed without forethought – particularly due to the difficulty in obtaining essential goods. The solution comes after the problem. Yet, people have not panicked – a few complaints and gripes but they move on. They deal with it. The economy is crumbling, but it’s happening all over the world. Everything will move forward as it must. Businesses will need to change their method of operations. More options for working from home and new ventures will be required.
If we forget the politics being played and an election at any cost while the politicians are safe and the masses are the cannon fodder, ‘NO NEED TO PANIC’ – Panic is not a vaccine. We need to be sensible, keep physical distance as much as possible, wear a mask (to neither be a giver nor receiver), wash our hands, exercise and keep healthy. It’s only a nasty
flu.
Unfortunately, viruses kill the old and sick every year at winter time in the colder countries. I got my flu vaccine for 2020 last week, but that will only cover the bugs discovered up to last year. Sri Lanka is lucky
she does not have a winter. Looking at it philosophically, dying is an occupational hazard of living!
The Sri Lankan government took an early initiative to implement an action plan against the COVID-19 virus, thanks to the leadership of His Excellency, the President. The administrators were able to control the virus from affecting our citizens. However, in the current scenario, with the entry of Sri Lankans from overseas carrying this deadly virus, the situation has changed and the number of cases is rapidly on the rise. The irresponsible and selfish conduct of the Sri Lankan returnees has been the main cause for the spread of the virus which is of serious concern. As a result, a panic has set in.
In the light of these developments, the government has risen to the crisis and made quick decisions through the National Operations Centre by suspending passenger arrivals to Sri Lanka. The tri-forces and the police have also become heavily involved in these operations and have made a big commitment. Further, a special hospital is being set up to treat the infected persons. Be that as it may, each Sri Lankan citizen has a responsible part to play. All of us need to cooperate with the government and comply with the directives issued by the respective officials. This is the only way to stop the spread of this deadly virus.
Health is the greatest wealth! Going haywire, unethically keeping it a secret under the carpet (where it should have saved many deaths if prompted at an early stage), and among many debacles as manmade manipulation, the impact of COVID-19 surpasses the global economic downturn. The disaster is more than what the figures can say. We are unable to generalise as to whether it is okay to panic or not. It is said that a person is innocent until proven guilty. And it is so with COVID-19 as well. If it reaches our country, perhaps we have no option other than to panic.
There is no reason to panic as yet but there are ominous signs for the economy because of China’s dominance in our region. Sri Lanka will have to come up with new ways of doing business if it is to avoid being affected by the world state economy. Hard times will come.