A Pandemic War

It was an usual day when headlines hit on social media. News flashing everywhere, about a pandemic rare. It had engulfed everyone, what a scary and tensed situation. I didn't know what to do, what to say. A chill ran down my spine. Fear of life was the question raised. Can't quit my job nor can I risk my family's life. What I did was I looked up at God and sighed. Sudden lockdown was imposed and no commodities were stored, what to cook and eat was a story untold.

Coronavirus an infectious disease commonly called Covid-19 as it occured in the year 2019. It was said to affect the human respiratory system which would cause difficulty in breathing. A contagious disease, it was and had been spreading across the world like wildfire. This virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. And in March, WHO declared Covid-19 as a pandemic that has been affecting the world. This virus was spreading from an infected person through coughing, sneezing, etc. So the best solution was, the affected people to be isolated from everyone. Other symptoms noticed in Covid – 19 patients include weariness, sore throat, muscle soreness, and loss of taste and smell.

So with all these flashing in the news, one was forced to doubt, "Am I also showing one of these symptoms?" A slight cough or a sneeze, and there everyone would stare at you as if asking, "Are you covid positive." I still remember that when lockdown was imposed it was an unpredictable situation wherein no one knew what would happen. Everything was calm and peaceful. It seemed as if human beings were caged inside and the nature doing the healing process.

First time my own family was having whatever eatables or food without a complain. No choose but eat what is served. And then when the shops were allowed to open at a fixed timing there would be long queues and one had to wait for a chance to get in. I remember once it was almost my turn to get in and one of the staff announced that most of the things were sold out. I was so upset as it would mean waiting for another 24 hours and possibly facing the same, the very next day.

When schools were opened and me as a teacher had to go to school it was not easy to wear a face mask and take online classes. I was gadget savy but first time most of the teaching was done online. First time, a face mask, hand sanitizer thermal gun, oxymeter was used everywhere. Everytime I would go out, I would take a shower make sure I have put my clothes to wash and then proceed for the remaining work. And even after taking all the precautionary measures there was fear in my mind. It's wasn't easy for a single parent like me to survive in the covid situation. But God's grace and his protection was upon me and my family. With limited finances and my problems I somehow managed to come out of it. Whatever way I could contribute in keeping my students safe I have done. Be it my lectures or whichever task assigned I have completed with full dedication. I have learned a lot in this pandemic situation. The time and concern spend, those memories and hardships all will be treasured forever.