Weathering the Storm
More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic we are beginning to see the resilience manifested by nations affected by the crisis. For most of the countries that have been hit hard by the disease, whether poor or rich nations, the aggressive struggle to survive the onslaught of the virus and attempt a return to normal life has become top priorities.
Here in the Philippines, the same priorities has compelled both the public and private sector to collaborate closely together in implementing drastic and sometimes even radical measures to safeguard the lives and health of the citizenry while at the same time finding ways and means to revive the economy.
There is yet no sure fire solution to solving the COVID- 19 pandemic but given what is already known of the virus steps have already been taken to at least provide a modicum of safety for the peoples of the world.
From the time experts began studying the Covid virus under laboratory conditions preventive measures have begun to be implemented to reduce the chances of infection such as the wearing of masks, the wearing of face shields, strengthening one’s immune system, washing of hands, shelter in place and the use of alcohol.
These preventive measures are by no means a 100% guarantee of repelling the infection but at least to a certain extent provide a level of defense and protection against the virus. With this in mind the public began initially in earnest to wear face masks, face shields, use of alcohol, washing of hands as well as the assiduous practice of sheltering in place for long periods at a time.
But well into the first year of the pandemic grumblings began against the use of these preventive measures with some complaining that they are experiencing certain difficulties (breathing and eyesight acuity) in the wearing of the face shield placed over the face mask as an added protective measure.
Now if we are to weather the storm so to speak then we need to remain committed in abiding by these established preventive measures and encourage others to do the same. Here in the locality the City Government thru the City Council already has prepared pertinent laws and regulations that would stave off the spread of the virus in the communities.
One such law is an ordinance that would make it mandatory for persons to wear face masks and face shields during the pandemic, subject to certain exceptions. This is not suppose to be necessary but considering the lackadaisical attitude of some of our residents and reports of disregard for the established health protocols then it became necessary to pass a local law that would penalize those who do not wish or who neglect to comply with the preventive measures in place.
There is no easy way out of the pandemic but considering the resiliency of the people then we are assured of a committed effort to hunker down in the meantime in order to weather the storm.
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May 8, 2021
