BEING HUMANITY IN THE MIDDLE OF COVID 19
At
the end of 2019 the world was rocked with a dangerous virus that was in
thought to be from one
of the cities in China. Since its appearance in the bamboo curtain country,
this disease has been able to steal the attention of all human from various
countries in the world. The rapid spread of the virus is a threat to every
human being. Until now, it has been confirmed that as many as 65 countries have
contracted the corona virus (WHO data, March 1, 2020) (PDPI, 2020). Lung
specialist doctor at the Central General Hospital (RSUP) of Friendship, Erlina
Burhan, said that Covid-19 transmission was carried out directly through
droplets or saliva splashes. The WHO says the corona virus can spread through
tiny droplets from the nose or mouth when someone infected with the virus
sneezes or coughs. WHO also mentioned the common symptoms of someone infected
with this virus are fever, fatigue, and dry cough. And there are some patients
who experience aches and pains, nasal congestion, colds, sore throat or
diarrhea. For this reason, WHO and medical staff agree, to urge the public to
reduce social interaction.
Based on the WHO statement, medical personnel, and
supported by news about the dangers of this virus. It is very natural if people
become afraid. As a result of this fear that led to panic, there are also many
new cases that are very inhumane, especially for those infected with the corona
virus or their families. Like the case that happened in Riau Province. Based on
the website PEKANBARU, KOMPAS.com - One of the families of patients died due to
the corona virus in Riau Province was subjected to harassment or being bullied
by residents. There is also Muhammad Wahib Herlambang, a positive patient of
the corona virus from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, who shared bitter
experiences about how he and his family received discriminatory treatment on
social media on March 18, 2020 ago. In addition there are still many cases of
other inhuman cases that occur around us, whether it is designated by patients
and families of patients infected with the corona virus, or to ordinary people
who have symptoms of this disease. Though not necessarily they are positive
covid 19 or negative.
As a result of the covid 19 outbreak, many people are
selfish. For example by hoarding masks, stocking food ingredients, selling
masks and hand sanitizers at high prices, to buying and using personally the
equipment that should be used by medical personnel to be able to help covid
patients 19. As a result, many people from the lower middle class are unable to
to buy these items at affordable prices, limited medical equipment, limited
food supplies, and much more. This shows how we, as human beings, cannot be
humane and cooperate in dealing with this 19th plague. Though in fact humans
are social beings who cannot live alone, humans need other people to be able to
live their lives.
There are many ways
that we can continue to help each other or remain humanity in the midst of this
19th plague, such as:
• By not bullying and discriminating against patients or their families, we must instead provide support and encouragement to them.
• Help campaign for things that can help the public in relation to the 19th plague. Such as providing information on symptoms, ways of transmission, and how to prevent covid outbreaks 19.
• Participate in the social actions aimed at helping the economy of citizens by distributing food or food. But this must be done by covid 19 procedures and accompanied by the State aperature.
• Creating small posts
that are useful in the home area such as a place to share basic groceries and
others.
• Participate in
donations to help others whose survival has been affected by workplace
education needs, and so on.
Corona
virus is indeed a threat to everyone, dangerous and even deadly. But we also
must not be selfish just to save ourselves or one's own group. Acting in
anticipation is needed, but don't forget to always see the people around us.
"In the end it wasn't corona that killed us. But your own brothers, who
have money! In droves, poke a mask until it's empty! Poor people can only stay quiet,
killed because of hunger. Who is more evil. Corona or human? " (Aming,
2020).
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