Where do We Stand as a Nation by Maryam Khalid

Prime Minister Imran Khan

Today I watched PM Imran Khan's address and it wrecked me. He was on the verge of breaking down. What are you doing with yourself and this pandemic has engulfed 188 countries today and we are referring it as an advance form of flu. FLU? You have no idea what it is! I have never experienced any epidemic by myself but I do hear from the doctor about this Coronavirus. The body's jolting and suffering. The companionless Funeral? ASTAGFIRULLAH! Nobody has any idea. What do you know about Corona Virus? I am sure many of you have read it plenty of times but now my question is a little bit strange. How to cure Corona Virus?

There is no such vaccine or medication available yet. Rumors are that the Chinese may have it but we don't. Even the United State's President-Journalist debate revealed information about treating their patients with Malarial medications. The only goal nowadays is to self-isolate until no symptoms remain in the patient's body. Most of the doctors are relying on patients' immune systems to fight back and for that Vitamin C, Vitamin D or multi vitamins, anti-oxidants, and various other medications are used.

COVID-19 is out of control in Italy

Today, I watched a video of Chaos' situation in Senegal. It was horrifying with people running away or running over one another. The devastating situations of Italy, Spain, and Iran are in front of us but we are not learning any lesson from this. 

I am not referring to Social media activists or any TikTokers who are joking about it or making memes about the happenings, actually, I appreciate them because in this weird situation they are making people sane. People are also referring to PM's "Don't Panic" dialogue, you want him to say what? "Mery Pakistanio Ghabrany Ka Waqat aa Gaya Hai" when all he was saying to take precautionary measures:

1) Wash hands

2) Stay Safe

3) Stay hydrated

4) And most importantly STAY INSIDE!

This is why I am here to talk about "SOCIAL DISTANCING": Today, now after looooooooong time, everyone's wish came true, VACATION. You are ONLY advised to stay inside, watch Netflix, sleep all-day, stuff your stomach with whatever you want, just don't come out. But no one is following it. I saw a meme: "Agar bahir nikalny py goli marny ka order b diya jaye tu Pakistani awam ye dekhny bahir nikal jaye gi k Goli mar rahy k nae" and It is true. 110%. Where do we stand as a nation? We are behaving this much irresponsibly that 2 men who were tested positive for covid-19 disappeared from PIMS yesterday, everyone freaked. They arrived after a while and when doctors asked them about their whereabouts, they replied, “Jumma Prhny Gaye Thy”. China had to fight only against Corona Virus and she succeeded but here in our country ‘Ignorance’ is standing in our way and I guess it is more disastrous than this Virus.

You went out meeting whoever, friend or family, you think is not affected, but the person met with someone else who was infected. You shook hand with your friend, came home, touched doorknobs, taps, water bottles or TV remote, which were in touch with your whole family. You infected your whole family then your family infects others and BOOM! The chain started without you even knowing. 

Follow the preventive measures

Please people, this is important to stop transmitting the virus to others. Stay home! Stay Safe! 2020 is already a wrecking year by World War threats, Australia Forest Fire, CoronaVirus. Forget about the virus  "The Earth Destroyer" Asteroid could kill you first. Pray to God for well-being and please understand "Precaution is better then cure"