(Repost) An Impromptu Post, A Hopeful Post

I guess I don’t have to tell you what prompted this post, since it’s been in the news since it was explained what it is from various new sources. The new enemy that’s plaguing us is, of course the Coronavirus, otherwise known am by its designation: COVID-19, which has already gotten to the point of being a pandemic as of this writing.

According to the Mayo Clinic (whose link for it is here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963) here are the signs one needs to watch out for:

Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

The severity of COVID-19 symptoms can range from very mild to severe. People who are older or have existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, may be at higher risk of serious illness. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

 And as far as cures, well, here’s another thing to consider:

Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following the standard precautions for avoiding respiratory viruses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren’t clean.
Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you’re sick.
Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch.
Stay home from work, school and public areas if you’re sick.

CDC doesn’t recommend that healthy people wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Only wear a mask if a health care provider tells you to do so.
WHO also recommends that you:

Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.
Avoid contact with live animals and surfaces they may have touched if you’re visiting live markets in areas that have recently had new coronavirus cases.

Now that I’ve gotten the Coronavirus information out of the way and it’s clear to us all that this wild card is a game changer if there ever was one.

But that’s not to say that we’re immune from these attacks, it’s also not to say that we shouldn’t take it seriously (which we really should, in this case.)

But, in my eyes, there’s a difference between concern and fear, and we should never let fear take over our lives. Ever.

Think of safety, of course, but also think of hope, think positive about this turn of events, think that things can get better, that things will get better even with time. Think of what can go right over what can go wrong. Only then can we do what we can for ourselves but help others do what they can to…

Shine On!!!