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Hello,
I hope you are doing fantastic today.
Welcome to yet another edition of the Quarantine Times of India, a simple effort to stay connected with all of you, and keep the spirit going.
Today, we are entering in Lockdown 5.0 in India. The administration is slowly realizing the negative impact of the word ‘Lockdown’ on the spirits of the people. hence, a new term is coining up ‘Un-Lockdown’.
As the name suggests, we are slowly going to unlock the restrictions imposed during the lockdown from the last more than 70 days.
But, why is it happening when the number of cases in India is at an all-time high. More than 8000 cases in 24 hours, scary. But wait, is it?
The real threat to people of the corona is for those who have some other ailment already haunting their bodies. This is the reason elderly people are the ones, who are at risk of dying.
But. this alone is not the fact, there is no obligation that if the elderly get corona they going to die for sure.
The 113 years old woman in Spain Maria Branyas, is supposed to be the oldest person to recover from the coronavirus.
Source: MSN.com
Hence, there is no sure shot equation that can predict who will die or survive. But, if you have an existing body ailment, it is better to stay away from others.
Wajid Khan, part of the famous music composer duo Sajid-Wajid died today. He was diagnosed with Corona and had recently gone through a kidney surgery. Now, there will be a weakness for sure, and corona made things worse. He was just 42. God Bless his soul.
Source: The Financial Express
Traveling from a flight?
On 25th May, India decided to resume its domestic flight operations, though still bleeding with the blows of the corona, it has become essential to resume the economic activities, or things will change to worsen.
We built our society on the pillars of capitalism; we embraced the industrial revolution. Mankind was set on this path centuries ago, and there is no turning back now, until the apocalypse.
There are people, many of my friends too, who are planning to travel on flights but are afraid of uncertainty. I would like to tell all of them, go out and travel.
Yes, there is a risk inside the aircraft, but it is a short time span exposure, which is efficient than any other mode of transport.
The Airline will provide you with a safety kit, containing a face shield, mask, and a bottle of sanitizer.
Source: Instagram @countrygal_tribe
At the airport, there are adequate measures to maintain social distance, and you can easily stay away from people.
The only concern is the Taxi services. Since, UBER & OLA are not functional in many of the cities, arranging a Taxi to reach the airport is very crucial. If you really have to travel, don’t be afraid to come out of your hole.
‘If it is needed to be done at all cost, there is no time for fear.’
Things to do before boarding the flight.
I recently travelled on a Spice Jet flight, sadly all their beautiful aircrew is covered with ugly body protection kits.
There will be no food, make sure you carry some. If you don’t want to cook something and forget to take anything with you, there are smart vending machines in the waiting area, they accept Paytm and a few other modes of digital transactions, other than cash.
Airport authorities have made excellent arrangements and I want to recognize the same in front of you all. Benches were marked to avoid people sitting together, so do the urinals.
Source: Outlook India
At the check-in counter, you can see beautiful and smart floor markings, and yes people are following them with sincerity.
Source: Outlook India
Surely, it is risky, but so does stepping out of the house. Question is, is it worth the risk, if yes take it, and stay vigilant.
Save your parents
We love them dearly and unconditionally for sure, but we have to stay away from them for a few days. it is for their safety and health, and what is there in this world we won’t do to keep our parents safe and healthy? *Of course, nothing.
Refrain from touching them, hugging them, and letting them in your room. Wash your own clothes, clean your utensils, if you are traveling through a flight, you have to stay away from them for at least 14days.
What about the institutional quarantine?
This is one of the biggest fears in all of us.
Government facilities are pathetic, the reason is not the inability of our government, the culprit is the humongous size of our population.
Source: The Hindustan Times
Hence, we have to understand that it is not a favorable thing for the government to induct too many people in institutional quarantine under their supervision and responsibility. Everyone wants to transfer the risk, right?
So, if you have no symptoms, the government is happy to put you, in the home quarantine. Stay at home, stay away from your family members, and avoid contact with the outside people.
Police stopping me?
This was also my biggest concern when I was reluctant to book the flight ticket. As we can easily be proved lethal for the health of people around us, there is a lot of power in the hands of police personals right now.
We can be considered as the enemy of the state and people, and there is nothing we can do about it. Corona pandemic is a desperate portion of history, present, and coming short future.
But if you have a Boarding Pass, the police will allow you to enter your home state. Yes, if someone is coming to get you at the airport, make sure they have a pass, to avoid any trouble.
The good news, you can issue a pass by stating that you need to go and pick someone up from the airport, the administration is happy to help.
All they want from us is to realize our social responsibility, stay safe and far from others.
Ending Notes
Things are getting back to normal. People are arguing over the effectiveness of the lockdown, but we cannot say anything bad about an action, until we have a better alternative, to achieve the agreed goal.
Things are getting better because people are no more interested in entertaining the fear of corona if we are destined to die, we will. 😊
Keep your focus on personal goals. Soon we will meet our friends, crushes, cousins, etc. Are you in the right shape? *Wynk.
Time to make an awesome impression is near, again.
All the best.
~R
An Observer 