The pandemic situation of a country may improve or worsen due to opening of economy. The question is very subjective as it varies depending on some factors which are:
1. Government imposing the safety precautions to its citizens.
2. Proper budget allocation of the national and local government.
3. Strength of the healthcare system of a country.
4. Discipline of the citizens.Government imposing the safety precautions to its citizensremove duplicates from list onlineThe government must be strict in implementing the safety protocols most especially now that they have opened the economy. Impunity must have no place especially now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Unfortunately, here in our country, impunity is very evident. Most of those who are in government position and who holds power can usually escape the punishment for breaking the safety measures. It seems like the laws and regulations doesn’t apply to these kind of people, hence endangering the lives of many. It’s saddening because it feels like the law is only applicable to the poor. The laws regarding social distancing protocol, no mass gathering, and complete quarantine and isolation to those who undergone swab test and confirmed positive seems applicable to the common people only. If they would continue to be blind to those violators that hold power, pandemic situation would only go worse as the time pass by.
Proper budget allocation of national and local governmentremove duplicates from list onlineThe national and local government must have a proper budget allotment for the programs to combat covid-19 pandemic. During this trying times, the authorities must prioritize the needs of the people and not just some extravagant projects that could make their name famous or clean for the upcoming elections. If there are projects that has been on the line already, they always have the power to REALLOCATE so that the people can benefit from the taxes they’ve paid for. Now that majority have lost their jobs and still weren’t able to return to their work, the projects prioritized should be a band-aid or long-term solution that could help these struggling people. It really provokes me whenever I see projects not really important and beneficial during this pandemic. Those projects CAN ALWAYS WAIT after the pandemic, but they still chose to spend the tax of the people instead of addressing their concerns. This leads to worsening the pandemic since these people will do whatever it takes even if it means to cost their health just to bring food on their tables.
Strength of healthcare of a countryremove duplicates from list onlineNow that the higher ups decided to open the economy, it would be best if the healthcare system of a country has a strong foundation. The medical field should be given great support because they’re at the front lines of this dangerous battle. Enough Proper Protective Equipment, justifiable compensation, enough vitamins and nutritious meals, and respect must be given to them. Without them, we can’t really survive this pandemic. That’s why the things they need should be given without them having to ask and beg. If the healthcare of a country is not strong enough, it would really worsen the pandemic. Without the doctors, nurses, med techs, and scientists, covid-19 cases would continuously spike. Their jobs are really challenging, hence we should give proper treatment to them as well.
Discipline of the citizens remove duplicates from list onlineReturn of operations of businesses and establishments means more people roaming around the streets. This is where the discipline of the citizens would greatly matter. By simply following safety measures such as social distancing, wearing face masks and face shield, no eating, drinking, and talking on public transportation, would help a lot in preventing spread of covid-19 virus. By following the guidelines given by the authorities such as going on public markets on your place scheduled date, avoiding going out because of unnecessary things could definitely help in minimizing the spread of the virus. On the other hand, if the citizens exhibits lack of discipline, pandemic would totally worsen.
To be able to combat the covid-19 pandemic, it needs collaborative effort. If one fails to function accordingly, it will have a chain reaction. The opening of economy of a country doesn’t necessarily mean it can worsen the state of pandemic condition in a country.
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