LETTERS: Living during the Covid-19 pandemic is tough. We have been occupied with news about sickness and death. Life remains uncertain and we have become fatigued.
We get daily Covid-19 updates. We feel relieved when the number of cases or deaths goes down. We used to have small number of cases, and Malaysia, at one time, was one of the countries praised for its efforts in controlling the pandemic effectively.
However, the number of cases has gone up again, this time even higher than before. Perhaps, we had become complacent. This time, we have a new Delta variant that is more dangerous than the previous one.
How long is this going to last? When can we go back to every day life? Why do we need to wear a face mask or practise physical distancing after vaccination? Perhaps, we should stop complaining?
We must accept that Covid-19 will stay for a bit longer, even if most of the population have been vaccinated. The virus will be part of our lives. Maybe it will disappear into thin air, God willing, and we can go back to life as usual.
Pandemics happen all the time in world history. This time, we can manage the pandemic effectively. Last time, the world was not so lucky. Many died, but life goes on.
Many have opinions and thoughts on how to recover from the virus. Some make sense and some do not. There seem to be so many experts who know better than doctors and health experts.
We are not experts in Covid-19. We have limited knowledge of the virus compared with health experts. We should keep the opinions to ourselves and let the real experts do the job.
The world has gone through many dramatic events before. Those who had gone through war would probably say that Covid-19 is nothing in comparison.
Life was even harsher during the war period. Food was scarce and life was miserable. However, during this pandemic, we can still go out — while adhering to the standard operating procedures — to buy food and other necessities.
We can stay at home and watch our favourite shows through satellite television or streaming services. We can still communicate with friends and family members via video calls and share our stories on social media.
Malaysians continue to be more generous during this challenging period. This time, like before, many citizens are lending a helping hand by donating to those in need.
We must show our generosity and compassion during this difficult period. Remember, there are ups and downs in life. That is a fact and we have to get used to this.
Perhaps, we should stop complaining about Covid-19 and see things in the right perspective. After all, we have been living with Covid-19 since February last year.
