I've decided to write something because the Coronavirus/COVID-19 has reach the pandemic level, according to WHO. It is scary shit when you think of all the ways it has been spreading, and yet, somehow, I can't help and think of how irrational we've become.
When I heard on the news that there was a riot at a Costco because people were stocking up on toilet paper, I had the same reaction as this meme...
When I heard about how to prevent infection, and spreading the virus, I pretty much felt like this little girl...
People are scaring me, really. Can't help and wonder why do people freak out about this (don't get me wrong, it is serious as a virus can be), why is washing our hands or using a tissue or covering our mouth when sneezing in our elbow, or even stay home when ill is new to people. There is nothing worst than having a coworker sick at work, spreading his/her germs all over. I've always hated that, and have been avoiding those (sick) people for many years now.
People are over reacting on many levels and worst of all are not consistent in their thinking (or lack thereof). Picture this: someone goes to class, twice a week, and there is about twenty people attending. There's often one or two people sneezing or coughing during those hours sitting together. The news tell people to stay home, to avoid crowd. When you see that professional hockey, baseball, soccer leagues are playing their games without any spectators one has to think this is serious. Our St-Patrick's Day Parade, in Montreal, has been postponed, our 197th edition! Imagine that! I've read on Bacefook that our borough has closed our library, sports and cultural centers until further notice, this is getting big. So when a student ask a teacher if he/she can be excused due to the potential contamination happening in class, it makes sense, right?
But does it? That same student will not stop going to restaurants, movie theaters, supermarkets, shopping centers or other public places where more than twenty people are, nor will he/she not use the public transports which are most likely used by more than twenty people per day. For some strange reason that student won't think of that, and will be the first one to skip class because come on, wouldn't want to catch this terrible virus.
I've heard some racist comments about it all, and that too did not (really) surprise me. It is sad to see places like in Rome without tourists, it looks like a ghost town. I guess overall we are lucky not to have had too many cases (yet). Just read a headline that schools are closing today... It is getting really freaky PLUS it's on Friday the 13th... is that a coincidence?
Stay safe people, stay home at worst (or best), working from home does have its advantages!
And don't forget to wash your hands and do not touch your face! But please, pretty please, do remain calm and try not to fret or worst, freak out.
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