By Rosa Gomez
As Donald Trump announces an extension for the social distancing guidelines until April 30th, and then for much later, people are discussing how long everyone needs to remain in quarantine, and also when and who will be able to open up soon. A major concern is that people need to get out to work, to be able to provide for their families, and also for the mental health of seeing others, and being healthy.
Every day, people watch television or search the internet to find the time when the number of cases of coronavirus begins to decrease. Recognizing the great sacrifice and hard work put out by all the hardworking nurses and doctors at the hospitals and health clinics is truly amazing.
Many health care workers are putting in extra time to handle the numbers of cases in our area. However, other workers, who are not dealing with the corona epidemic are finding it difficult to maintain their own patients. Many patients are not keeping their appointments with doctors in heart health, mental health, or even cancer. This will eventually have a dire affect on many in those areas of health care, not to mention the patients who require those services.
There are countless people relying on all of these health care professionals. It is not a job that not just anyone can do. It is important to have a positive outlook on things, especially with the situation the way it is right now, because what’s the point of being so gloomy? I mean we’re already inside so the least we can do is smile.The sacrifice of staying indoors will help countless others.
The pharmaceutical industry is working around the clock to find a cure or at least a treatment. Hopefully they will do this quickly and find a breakthrough so we can get back to something approaching normal. Already there have been many treatments, though nothing has been proven to help everyone and there are no vaccines yet. However, with the greatest minds in the world working as hard and as fast as they can, it is only a matter of time before there is something that will help us deal with this terrible disease.
In the meantime taking some time to be productive is highly recommended. Try to take this time to discover any new or repressed talents you might have. Including but definitely not limited to learning how to play an instrument, how to cook, or maybe even how to, most importantly, find some time to appreciate your friends, family and anyone else you’re thankful for.
As we are witnessing history, it’s safe to assume that anything really is possible because life does often imitate art. It’s also proof that once this is over, go out there and do whatever is on your bucket list! All while being cautious and safe, of course. Lastly, one final message for all the seniors out there, we will get through this!
