NEW NORMAL

Death is at non-stop work. According to the world death clock, it claims 106 lives per minute, 6,400 lives per hour, 153,000 per day and 56,000,000 per year. This steady pace of individuals passing on seems to have escalated to a faster pace in the brink of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suffice to say, despite its despite its unprecedented and aggressive nature, this isn’t the deadliest virus ever known to man. One that is capable, not only of killing, but inciting a unique brand of suffering that upends the lives of many.

    We are self-limited individuals and being subjected in dire times like this makes our options even more limited. Given these restrictions, simple maneuvers of hand washing and social distancing are life saving measures that can be practiced even by those unoriented to the medical field. In addition, plans to combat this threat is also needed in the community set-up. 

   For Motibot, the inception of a covid response system is in the works. This, in coordination with BERT members, will stand as the barangay’s defensive wall for possibilities of infection. Secondly, education is a cornerstone for BERT members as well as community members. In correspondence to social distancing measures, these participants shall be educated on the disease process, signs and symptoms, management as well as  preventive measures. Lastly, contact tracing methods should also be in place to mark and track territories with possible cases. 

    The universe’s axis will make a turn for the better. What may seem as dark and bleak right now may be warm and bright tomorrow. Stay safe and be healthy.


ANDREI SAN LUIS
ADZU-SOM



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