Social Distancing seems to be getting compromised as economy opens up gradually
By Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (45579)
India
May 24, 2020 12:46pm CST
It is not as if we have any vaccine ready as yet for COVID-19. Nor any one shot medicine.
We have to adjust to the new reality.
And economy has to open up, though gradually.
Things are opening in our vicinity too.
However, either the public has started getting restless.
Or some are getting overconfident that they are extra safe!
So, the social distancing which had been followed in such a disciplined way seems to be getting compromised now.
This is not a good sign.
I am worried about the day when Metro trains get operational and Malls open, even with even-odd rule.
And well, there was a recent case wherein a woman who was positive boarded a bus, and all 37 passengers, inclusive of driver and conductor had to be quarantined. I do not recollect the city or the area name.
Well, I hope sanity prevails, and people keep on following the guidelines.
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6 responses
@freelancermariagrace (27240)
• Philippines
24 May 20
Some malls are open already but only the essentials like grocery, pharmacy, and some restaurants
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
25 May 20
@freelancermariagrace
Yes that is the best way, and are the people following the rules?
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
25 May 20
@freelancermariagrace yes and some just do not want to follow the rules, unless cops or some other folks are watching and enforcing the rules.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
25 May 20
@marlina Yes, and I fail to understand whether people have lost logic or lost their patience?
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
25 May 20
@JudyEv
Yes that is always a worry and if someone has the virus but no outwards symptoms, it becomes even more serious.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
24 May 20
That`s what my fear too because they started opening the restaurants and other shops now.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
24 May 20
@m_audrey6788
I would advise you to stay away from Restaurants, except for pick up as well as Malls.
And try to go for Grocery shopping when the crowds are expected to be less.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
24 May 20
@m_audrey6788 Yes it is better to avoid doing so.
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@betlynfrnds (4067)
• United States
24 May 20
Social distancing not only seems to be compromised, it is being compromised. I don't know what is in shorter supply; masks and social distancing or virus testing.
Why is common sense so uncommon? 
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
24 May 20
@betlynfrnds
common sense and empathy for others is in short supply.
Some news of Covid 19 positive nurses and doctors facing victimization by others, especially neighbors is quite disheartening too.
@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
25 May 20
@DianneN
Whether the state or central governments, or WHO agree on what is community transmission, once the virus spreads, it is difficult to detect or trace those afflicted with it. And the asymptomatic cases can be the toughest to deal.
I know that things need opening, but perhaps going a bit on the slower side would be difficult.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
26 May 20
@DianneN
At least folks here are careful to wear masks, even within residential complexes.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
26 May 20
@DianneN
There could be some nearby, but not large in numbers, and perhaps others can bring them to tie the line!
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
27 May 20
If everyone will cooperate everything would be in control. They should follow the order and discipline themselves.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
27 May 20
@Nakitakona
sometimes it is the neglect of a few or not having things in a planned way that can bring disorder.
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
28 May 20
@Nakitakona
Yes, and a lot of politics too!
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@ptrikha_2 (45579)
• India
29 May 20
@Nakitakona
Yes and sometimes shameless politics!
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