The number of coronavirus cases has continued to surge in
India marking a total tally of 509, 737 according to Worldmeter data. The death
toll has climbed to 15,700. It's been more than three months since we have
locked ourselves and beginning to get used to social distancing norms which is
our new normal. We witness at least one positive case reported in our proximity
causing tension and worry. In the middle of raising tension, Livemint came up
with a news feed on the recovery rate of different states in India based on
data available until 25th June 2020.
According to the report, Meghalaya has so far reported 46
cases with 90% recovery rate. It is followed by states like Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat with recovery rate recorded between 70 to 78
percent. While recovery rate in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Maharashtra ranges
between 50 and 55 percentage. Although it comes as a relief when compared to
other countries, it is still panicky.
Social distancing has been the need of the hour.
Nevertheless, let us not distance ourselves from humanity. There are protocols
to treat patients and even protect the environment by disinfecting but how are
we going to protect them after their recovery?
Let us practice empathy and treat them with humanity.
Vendors and essential suppliers are cutting out on their deliveries due to
fear. Although this seems to guard themselves, demands are turned down
affecting their business and puts the needy in distress, also depriving their
right to life. Cutting out people does not save us from getting infected. Only
social distancing does. Not just you and me, everybody deserves a peaceful life
throughout and after this pandemic.
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