Do we need to worry?

That all depends on what your definition of “worry” is. If you take it to mean ‘be cautious,’ then yes, absolutely this is something to worry about. If you think it means ‘panic, and buy toilet paper like tomorrow is the end of civilization,’ then no, please don’t worry.

Do please check out our videos in the Kitchen Sink Clinic, because I’ve gone to the trouble of trying to make the science as understandable as possible, as well as debunking a lot of misinformation and fear-mongering. Calamity that surrounds such global events are bound to sprout conspiracy theories faster than you can say “Twitter.” It’s important to exercise our critical thinking skills. Maybe the government doesn’t have your best interests in mind all the time, but that does not mean they don’t have your back (as best they can) in a crisis like this. It affects them, too. They’re only human.

Is this the end?

The end of what, exactly? Our way of life as we knew it? Sure. But that’s more prevalent than you might notice. Big events make it easy to mark eras in how we live life. Our most complacent routines get upset by these events (such as 9/11) but they aren’t the only changes that are responsible for altering the course of what you knew as “life.” So take it in stride. The only constant is change. And the change coming is anyone’s guess. Nothing more than speculation.

Perhaps businesses will fail. Maybe the economy will need to be entirely rethought and resurrected in a new form. What if government had to crumble and start anew? This might be drastic, strenuous measures that will most assuredly be difficult, but would it be a bad thing? That’s a personal opinion, I suppose. For many people, their complacent routines were absolutely shitty. It could hardly get worse, and more importantly, trying new things could end up making things better for everyone, and not just those who’ve had it bad.

What should be the take-away from COVID-19?

Make every moment last with loved ones. This social distancing will hopefully show people the importance of making connections with people, and maybe we’ll appreciate each other more.

Practice good hygiene. And not just through this pandemic. Why stop? Okay, maybe masks and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are overkill on any given normal day. But the idea of giving people a bigger bubble and washing hands frequently is a good thing. That should become the new normal when we get to the other side of this crisis.

We will get past it. But not as soon as we’d hope, unfortunately. As I explain in the videos I’ve linked above, science and immunity takes time. But we’ll get there as soon as possible, and I implore each of you to get a vaccine when one becomes available. And encourage others to do so, as well. This is vital (and is not a grand conspiracy).

I’m happy to answer any questions I’m able to, or direct you to good sources of information.

Thanks for Deep Sink Diving into COVID-19.