Since the outbreak of this novel coronavirus, many lives have been lost until now. Day-by-day, the situation is worsening as per the facts and figures. The global infected cases have reached about 1 million and it’s been rising at a fast pace. Nearly 50,000 people have died till now. This war-like situation is heartbreaking for all of us. Considering all these things, I opted to write something about the same while describing my quarantine life.
In India, as there’s a lockdown going, I am trying to use this time productively. I am staying at home to save the lives of others. On March 22, we had a “Janta Curfew”. Our honourable PM had given a task to ring a bell, play sounds through ghantis and thalis or clap at 5 pm for 5 minutes to show solidarity. I felt goosebumps as it brought so much positivity within me. I felt proud of being a part of 130 crore people’s family.
I am a civil service aspirant, so my routine is quite similar to before, though several household works have been added up too. My mental thought-process is to utilize this time efficiently in the best possible way. I am maintaining the guidelines of social distancing policy in all ways by isolating myself in a room. In my leisure time, I use social media for entertainment and keep in touch with my near-and-dear ones.
Additionally, I have learned to cook several new dishes. That is how I cope up with the whole day and make it effective. However, I am very worried about the current situation and ponder how long this will go on. There are, of course, certain fears and anxieties for the world within me. As I go through the columns of the newspaper, there is a situation of economic crisis and recession all over the world. This made me think about how the government will deal with it after this is over.
After COVID-19, I think that the government should take steps to improve the healthcare system in India. Our health workers are significantly working day and night for us. But, there is an urgent need to make up for the lacking medical facilities to tackle such kind of an emergency outbreak.
It is very sad to see the social inequality prevailing among the migrant workers and daily-wage earners. It is affecting their health as well as their lives. This stigma should be handled in such a manner that they are not deprived of their basic requirements. The rich must contribute and lend a helping hand to these needy persons.
Doctors and health workers are facing the stigma too. It is our responsibility to cooperate with them instead of violating orders of government. The need of the hour is to maintain discipline and follow the instructions of the higher authorities until everything goes back to normalcy.
Lastly, in my opinion, good governance is required. Special care should be given to those who are in distress. Strict actions must be taken against those responsible for breaking the orders of the government in this critical time. No needy person should be left out of social security. Special medical courses designed to ensure adequate and satisfactory availability of doctors and paramedical workers in rural areas should be taken up. This is how we can fight against this ongoing hardship altogether.