COVID-19: We must stay alert
The rate at which the virus COVID-19 is spreading is nothing short of alarming. We have seen how countries around the world have taken precautionary measures to prevent the virus from infecting their respective citizens, but to little avail so far. The coronavirus pandemic is now a staple topic in everyday news, as the global death toll continues to ascend with no sign of improvement whatsoever.
From what I see on social media, normal life is slowly ceasing to exist the way it used to wherever COVID-19 is taking over. Till now, many of the developed nations have not been able to contain the situation, and the very thought of the virus entering Bangladesh, which I think is inevitable at some point in the future, makes my blood run cold. With India and some other neighbouring countries already facing it, I think it is only a matter of time before we do, too.
But how will we deal with it? Recently, I noticed during my travels that the airport authorities in Dhaka have taken only some very basic precautions and many from the now-infected countries were coming into our country. I urge the government and medical authorities to stay alert and prepare for a likely spread of the virus on our land.
Meem Morshed, Dhaka
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