Coronavirus has Shaken the World

Not long ago the news hit with the Coronavirus case in Wuhan city of China. Alarmingly death rolled to 362, and 17,373 were infected with the virus globally. Also more than 20 countries were currently affected by this virus. Therefore, it is a very tense moment for all of us.

With such new disease in the easy market these days, I am worried I may not get a beautiful burial like my grandpa had, who died peacefully with old-age and got dignified death rites. Thus, this virus is fearsome to all of us. Therefore, we must prepare together and wisely, otherwise, everyone's death would be together like a Titanic Death. 

January month was declared as Coronavirus Global Health Emergency Call.  However, some expert's words have kept us alive since the outbreak of this virus. They are constantly working out for the possible medicine/vaccine to fight back this epidemic. 

We are happy to know Bhutan, a small country led by a Medical Doctor is well equipped not only mentally but also physically to battle this virus is something that keeps us alive and moving forward. 

But, there is no room for complacent and easy going. We need to be extremely watchful until the virus is completely controlled. 

My only worry is how our concern authorities are monitoring all our very disorganised and porous entry and exit points. I am worried about the biggest travel hub -Phuntsholing, where thousands of people travel across the border for business and holiday purposes. I am equally worried for Sarpang, Samdrupjongkhar, and Samtse districts for very easy access points as well. I am hopeful for the Paro entry point at least because of better and more organized travel points, and more resilient people working around.  

Although, we cannot completely stop the travel ban on every point with infected countries because life must go on, there must be a continuous supply of goods and services as we live in a very interdependent and interconnected world of economy and goods. Therefore, we can only minimize the travel of our people. The other is by reducing the entry points with an efficient system. 

We must put a collective effort and timely technical support whenever necessary. Therefore, it is also a very good opportunity for all of us to come together and fight this Virus, and also an opportunity to understand each other well. It is the test of time now. 

It would be an uphill task for Bhutan and Bhutanese if in case this virus happens to enter the country, since we greatly lack medical experts, technical resources, and other facilities. Since, very advanced countries (technically, financially and medically) like China are facing a challenging task in cutting down the further spread of this destructive virus so far.

Therefore, until we come and fight together, we cannot fight this virus alone. We need to remain cautious, we need to organize ourselves well, we need to be resilient at our outlets and we must unite well like no other time. We need to defend ourselves well with all our strength and courage in this win-win situation of Deadliest Coronavirus to ensure everyone is safe from the virus.

I extend my prayers and wishes for the life lost already due to this virus and equally I pray for the infected ones for their fast recovery. 

I pray for China to resume Her Global Economy Power and regrow even better and uphold soon, otherwise, far needy countries may suffer from hunger of supply goods than fear of Coronavirus Death. COVID-19!