Bend / Break the Pandemic Curve: 5 Things We All Must Do!
With the exception of those who claim to continue to deny the existence of this horrible pandemic / virus, they have experienced, almost a year, like no other, in recent memory (and, no, in a Good way)! Most, personally, have been exposed or infected, or know someone who has experienced some of the ill effects or has died. Rather than these numbers becoming less fearful, we are currently experiencing, in almost every part of the country, the worst numbers to date, both in terms of cases and deaths. Sadly, the United States, with approximately 4.5% of the world’s population, has experienced about a quarter of all cases and almost 20% of deaths! However, even after all this, we continue to witness, too many people who, for various reasons, seem unwilling to accept, each of us has a personal responsibility, to be, truly, socially responsible, and to take action. necessary. steps, to try, at the very least, to bend the curve, until vaccines are provided, to a large percentage of the public! How many more must die or suffer severely before most of us do? Stop complaining about public health restrictions and complaining about your so-called personal freedoms and consider that the health and well-being of the public must and must become top priorities! With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss 5 things each of us should do to be part of the solution.
1. Wear a mask: If you’ve been wearing a mask, keep doing it! If you’ve resisted, start looking at the bigger picture, and the public, the common good, rather than just your immediate and short-term comforts and conveniences. Each study clearly indicates that if the majority of people wore a mask, more than 90% of the cases would be reduced! Stop being selfish and realize that we do it, not just to protect ourselves, but for the greater good!
two. Social distancing: It is normal, and healthy, to want to relate and have a greater degree of intimacy with others, but, if we wait for it, to return to some degree of normal behavior (whatever, that means), until / unless we overcome this situation. virus, it is wise and safe to honor social distancing, because since this is predominantly an airborne virus, it should be common sense and courtesy!
3. Avoid the crowds: How many times have we seen, when large crowds have gathered, especially when most were not wearing masks, it tends to have the potential to become a super – spreader, event? The politicians, who have ignored them, for political advantage, have hurt the public! Even house parties have shown dangerous ramifications!
Four. Follow the suggestions of public health experts: Instead of listening to what you want to hear, pay close attention to what you need to know and behave accordingly! It is a way, a hobby, for us to simply do what we find, it serves our preferences and / or personal agenda, etc., and we realize that it makes sense to follow the suggestions / guidelines of public health. experts, rather than any elected official (even one, who says he’s a steady genius)!
5. Get vaccinated: Even the best vaccine, unless most people get vaccinated, will not have the desired results! Experts say they are among the safest, most developed, and most effective vaccines. Do not be stupid!
Unless / until the majority of the public begins to consider others, rather than just their personal preferences etc, we won’t break this curve and stop seeing the horrible results! Do the right!