Corona Virus: The Mayhem

The world is in chaos right now because of the much heard Corona Virus. Less than 3 months ago, this virus caused mayhem in China and now it has ‘travelled’ to all parts of the world and it is spreading like wildfire. Every day there are new cases of infections and deaths. People all over the world are panicking, hoarding up on hand sanitizers, soaps, liquid hand wash, masks, and toilet paper in Australia. Seriously, though for the last one? Entire countries are being locked down for the safety of their citizens. And what is Nepal, our bordering country to China, doing? Well that is interesting.

Nepal has only reported one case of Corona Virus so far, that too which has been recovered. Hmm….suspicious much, isn’t it? Is it that the Nepalese are being ignorant about this? Or is that the government is not taking proper measures that they need to? Newsflash: it is both. The international airport did not properly check the passengers. And a few days ago only, the Visit Nepal 2020 was postponed. A good move, but should have been done sooner. We have a much bigger problem at stake.

It’s actually scary if you think about it: much bigger and powerful countries have this virus out of control. How is that Nepal, a country where health system is literally shitty, getting along with just one case? There are rumors that the government is trying to cover it up, that there are in fact cases already but it’s being tried to hush up. The government has taken a few measly steps like pamphlets of the virus and precautions against it; the said isolation beds ready, the toll number; and now all non-essential services have been shut down. But how prepared is Nepal medically? Are there proper equipment? It is obvious we are no China to build a huge hospital in weeks’ time. What should we do?

Is it time to panic? No. Is it time to be ignorant? Hell no. But it is time to be extremely precautious. It is of no use crying over spilled milk. Better be safe than sorry. Take care of yourself and those around you.

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