Is it just me or have you also noticed how ransacked most
stores look-if they are even open? Or how we are creating Toilet Paper Millionaires
and a generation of Coronial Babies? By the time you are reading this, it is very
likely that everyone in the world knows (or thinks they know) about the
Coronavirus (aka COVID-19). It has impacted lives around the world in Personal,
Professional, and in some cases Tragic ways. I would like to take a moment to
talk about what the Coronavirus is, the impact it is having, and what you
can/should be doing about it. The best way to combat a virus, or anything for
that matter, is to: 1. Inform yourself 2. Make a plan 3. Make that plan
happen-the rest is out of your hands.
Let’s start by getting to know the enemy a little bit. What
is the Coronavirus? “It is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to
person. The virus that causes the virus is a novel coronavirus that was first
identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China” (CDC).
While is estimated that the virus has an animal source, it spreads currently
from person to person. Close contact or touching a surface with the virus and
then touching your face is a way you can contract the virus. The symptoms are
Fever, Cough, and Shortness of Breath. This is for more severe cases. Less severe
cases have symptoms of Runny Nose, Sore Throat, and Cough. Sounds a lot like a
cold doesn’t it? The Coronavirus in severe cases can have long term effects on
the respiratory systems, but if your symptoms are severe-please don’t hesitate
to go see a doctor.
What is the result of the virus turned into a Pandemic? Californians
age 65+ are, at this time, being suggested to isolate themselves at home. Major
destination attractions, such as Disneyland, are closed for 2-4 weeks (possibly
longer). For Californians age 64-, Social distancing is suggested-basically you
are being told to stay home, no matter what age you are. Bars, Wineries,
Nightclubs, and Brewpubs should be closed, according to Governor Newsom. Restaurants
and other stores can be open, but with occupancy cut in half. I have even seen
some places adjust their hours or turn into To-Go only places. Half of the
schools in the state are closed, across all grade school levels. The feds cut interest rates to…0%…and
put 1.5+ trillion dollars into the economy hoping to breath some life back into
it. Normal life as we know it ceases to function and we are all going to have to
pay the true price for this in the years to come.
So now the question is, what can you do? You can avoid close
contact with those who are sick. You can avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
mouth with unwashed hands. You can wash your hands often with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds. Is there a vaccine? Not yet, I am sure one is in the works.
If you find yourself sick, stay home and rest. Make sure your home is clean. Otherwise,
resting and being healthy and keeping your immune system in a good place is a
great way to beat any virus and age-old advice. This is a time to band together,
to be smart, and to realize this pandemic is bigger than any one group or
political party-it is a global issue and only as one strong globe can we get through
it.
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