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There is a need to look at some statistics
which point out to certain measures that can be taken to curtail the spread of
the corona virus. We have
There are currently 169,719
confirmed cases and 6,518 deaths from the
coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak as of March 16, 2020. The analysis given
below is compiled upto march 16th.
China has reported 80886
cases to date and 3213 deaths, total recovered cases 67,758. Germany has reported 5813 cases and 13 deaths. South Korea has
reported 8236 cases and 75 deaths. While Switzerland Has reported 2217 cases
and 14 deaths, the UK has figures of 1391cases and 35 deaths and Norway 1256 cases and 3 deaths.
Weekly case trends indicate a very strong rise in cases in week 3 and
week 4.
America
wk 1 - 4
wk 2 - 105
wk 3 - 3713
total deaths-69
France
wk 1 - 12
wk 2 - 191
wk 3 - 653
wk 4 - 5423
total deaths- 127
Iran
wk 1 - 2
wk 2 - 43
wk 3 - 245
wk 4 - 4747
wk 5 - 13938
total deaths-727
Italy
wk 1 - 3
wk 2 - 152
wk 3 - 1036
wk 4 - 6362
wk 5 - 24747
total deaths - 1809
Spain
wk 1 - 8
wk 3 - 674
wk 4 - 6043
total deaths- 292
India
Week 1 - 3
Week 2 - 24
Week 3 - 105
total deaths-02
The reason for a sharp rise in cases after 15 days of inception or first
case could be manifold. Such as the late reaction of governments to respond
proactively to the corona scare and societies all across countries not being
fast enough in terms of isolation and quarantine, individuals being not alert
and responsive enough. We can safely state that although social media is erupt
with virus news across all platforms much of which is misleading, by and large television,
radio and the internet have facilitated an across the spectrum communication
about the virus and dos and donts which has been fast and quick to reach every
home and ear. In a nutshell social gatherings in markets, malls, public
transports, offices, camps etc has to be brought to a halt and self isolation
be the way forward for the prescribed period of 14 days in affected cases and
indefinitely for those trying to prevent acquisition of the virus. Handwashing
and masking become all the more necessary.
The Indian scenario
As per the weekly trends, next two weeks are crucial for India. Its Game
on. If we take adequate precaution and break the chain then we can tide the
Corona virus outbreak else we are facing a catastrophe of sorts due to the
sheer numbers and casual systems that India has. Especially for the elderly
population vigilation needs to be top bracket.
India has done well so far in its fight to contain Corona Virus. Now we
are in stage 3 in which Virus spreads through social contacts & in social
gatherings. This is the most critical stage wherein number of confirmed cases
spread exponentially day to day. As in Italy it jumped from 300 to 10,000. If
India is not able to manage this stage for next 3 to 4 weeks then we could have
confirmed cases not in Thousands but in Lakhs. This is why march last week and
first two weeks of April are extremely crucial. The authorities have done well
by shutting most events & public gatherings till 15th April. Section 144 is also being
imposed selectively and thoughtfully. Pre emptive camps are being setup such as
the border security force camp in Delhi which can house 4000 inmates as one of
the many. There seems to be close co ordination between governments and intra
departments to mobilise all resources at hand. However the actual answer lies
with all of us as individuals and as responsible family members, citizens and
constituents of the Indian society. We need to act with discipline and
recognise the enormity of the situation.
For example, just because schools are closed avoid getting that
compulsive travel & Holiday bug. Holidays will come next year too ! Marriage
functions, Birthday parties etc can wait. Next 30 days will be most crucial in
medical History of India. Take all precautions while at home & while
outside for any important work. Precaution should not be coupled with panic. It is a chosen path
most prudent opinions will suggest.
Responsibility means getting prompt check up done in case of any symptom
reflecting. Helping others around in the circle of friends, neighbours,
colleagues with inputs and experience sharing. Bringing sensitivity amongst
circle of influence.
Work from home could be associated with doing things in the house which
were only a yearning too. Its time to be telling bedtime stories to kids.
Little do we know that we ourselves are part of a bed time story to be told in
future !
Statistics are picked up from worldometers.info.
#coronaindia
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