How YOU & I can help flatten the curve of COVID 19
- 1. How YOU & I can help to flatten the curve of COVID-19 Pandemic Many signs are pointing to the “pandemic crisis of our beloved country,” created by COVID-19, I believe we need to ask: “What can I do, as an individual or collectively, to help solve this problem? ” I believe it is time we need to help the government as the solution and mobilize the grassroots of this nation to bring about the change that is desperately needs. Here are the simple ways I believe will mitigate this health crisis by each of us doing our part to work together on this on a personal and collective level. The following are the simple ways: Stay or work at home, if you can Avoid travel as much as possible especially to crowded places If you need to visit friends or family, do virtual visits by phones or computers If you must go out, maintain at least one and a half meter from one other Wear a good quality mask always, Sanitize re-usable masks if possible Wash your hands frequently with sanitizer available readily. Better still, carry your own sanitizer If you are sick, stay away from people and seek medical attention immediately Do your shopping online instead of physical shopping, where possible If you have pets, keep them away from people and other animals (indoors, preferably) Clean your pet waste properly. Adopt a clean attitude at all wastes If you have any symptoms, go for checkups immediately without delay Do not believe any information about the disease without verification. Install and use MySejahtera (Track & Trace / General Purpose) application in the smartphone Here are some additional guidelines to care for each other during the COVID – 19 pandemic: Check on one another frequently (family and friends) by smartphones preferably Open up to people in isolation by sending messages,video chats or even a phone call Volunteer yourself and resources to help others but uphold preventive measures. Vaccination at the earliest opportunity Initiative first by looking after yourself before looking after others Disseminate trusted information from WHO,MOH or trusted sources. Fight fake news. (- Dash) Distancing guidelines to be adopted in meeting people physically (- Dash) (1 - One) Organize fund raising activities for people hard-pressed financially by the isolation or quarantine measures (9 - Nine) Nurture positive news with acts of care and kindness with your community (Acronym: COVID-19)
- 2. Diagram 1- COVID-19 Guidelines: Johnny Moi Next, here are some verses from some of the Main Holy Books related to disease for your inspiration: Christianity – You shall serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your bread and water,and I will take sickness away from among you. (Exodus 23: 25) Islamic -“O mankind, indeed has come to you from your Lord and a healing for the diseases (that are) in the chest and guidance and mercy for people who believe.” (Surah Yunus : 57) Sikhism – The greatest sins, and millions of pain and diseases are destroyed by Your Gracious Glance, O God. (Guru Granth Sahib) Hinduism – “God is the goal, the Sustainer, the Witness, the Abode, the Refuge, the Friend, the Source, the Destroyer,the Supporter, The Resting Place & Imperishable Seed. - (Gita IX – 18) Bahaiism – “If we are sick and in distress let us implore God’s healing and He will answer our prayers.” (Abdul Baha) Buddhism – “Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” (Buddha) Diagram 2 – Banners of world’s religions –Source: yale edu
- 3. In summary, these are the simple ways that I believed would provide a mitigating solution for the health crisis we are facing. Anything short may postpone the pain but will not solve the root problem of our health pandemic. Our motivation should be to get our own house in order and prepare to serve those around us who are neither prepared or expecting the challenges we will face. The realantidote to our health woes lies in our hearts, in our beliefs, and in our personal discipline. I would like to encourage you to start praying individually and collectively for Malaysia & fellow Malaysians. “If my people who are called by my Name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.” The Message God will answer the prayers of His righteous children from all races,religions and creed. I am sure Almighty God will not ignore the prayers of thousands or millions of his people of all races, religions and creed in our beloved nation! Let us start praying now and act in the spirit of love for one another! Johnny Moi is a freelance writer and has attended the 4-month program in Investigative Journalism facilitated by Kinacademy. Email him: johnnymoi7@yahoo.com Revised: 26 July 2021