We have been very fortunate to be able to start treating people who are currently infected with the coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, but we also need measures that will ensure that those who have no symptoms at all will soon be coming back to our community for treatment. In our country, it is illegal for any person living in or visiting one of the states in which this virus has taken root to come outside the state and even from other countries. This should be a wake-up call especially to the younger generation in the US as they take their children for long car rides because of the pandemic. There are several places one can visit and if the disease is prevalent in your area, then you should avoid traveling outside the city. The government should encourage parents to get their children vaccinated regardless of whether it is necessary or not, as long as they are old enough to give consent. Parents should be encouraged to seek medical advice through their doctors, who should always tell them what they are doing is safe. They should be assured that the vaccines have been tested on different groups of individuals before being given to their children. We as Americans need to remain vigilant as we await the arrival and distribution of vaccines to the public as well as the general population. People are supposed to act as if there is an outbreak where they interact with persons who later test positive for COVID-19 and act accordingly. Our young people should stay at home and do their activities online. It would help reduce transmission between different family members and friends, and the government should make sure that the vaccine is distributed at fair prices without charging more than the costs. Those who do business should continue working in person. If you feel that you do not want to spread the virus so much then, you should make sure to stay at home, and, you should avoid going out of the house unless the need arises. You should try and get your finances in order before you purchase anything. If you have already purchased a restaurant meal for that day, try and cancel it after getting used to the new normal and keep your distance. This is because people who were in restaurants where one had contracted COVID-19, are expected to have low self-esteem, which makes them likely to transmit the virus to others. To reduce the risk of transmitting the infection, it is better to eat indoors as compared to eating in the open air. There is the possibility of some people receiving the vaccine when they are not as strong, but at the same time it is very important to note that the virus does not have immunity for 1-2 days. A large percentage of patients who are at high risk to spread the epidemic to others in the community are elderly people and have comorbidities. Therefore, this means that even though there will be few people getting the vaccine now, there are many who will receive the shots after the first batch is done. So we need to continue to be vigilant about the people we interact with while staying at home as this will lead to reduced COVID-19 spreading.
In any case, the number of patients in intensive care units will increase which means there will be fewer chances of the hospitals to treat patients. More deaths will occur which means more people could die. Therefore, healthcare providers and the management of hospitals should advise cautionary measure whenever they see a person showing high signs of sickness or danger, including COVID-19. Patients need proper treatments that have proven efficacy. Doctors need to understand that they will not have longer to work with someone infected with COVID-19 if they are not prepared to treat those patients. We need to show respect to the sick people. That includes allowing each patient to go to the clinic or hospital he or she wants. When you are at the clinics or hospitals you should make sure that you observe personal distancing rules. If some patients and nurses are going into the facility, you need to observe these procedures. We cannot rely upon masks to protect ourselves from Coronavirus. However we need to wear them if one is going to work. These masks should be worn with gloves when one is going out, but only if you are going to work. According to WHO (World Health Organization), wearing face coverings should not be mandatory if one is going to school. Masks are very effective at reducing the risk of spreading the infections, and are safe and fit for purpose. We do not know how long this pandemic will last, but one thing is certain; we must all follow safety precautions whenever entering into crowded places. I encourage everyone to wash their hands regularly to ensure that all germs are avoided and to ensure that everybody wears a mask. We should therefore, behave as if something is wrong by following the regulations. Each one of us can make the difference. Hopefully we will be able to achieve zero cases of Coronavirus and if this is possible, then all the restrictions should be relaxed.
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