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Social End of COVID-19


The earlier record of Alexander conquering half a world is now held in the name of Coronavirus. With the speed swifter than blitz Krieg; Coronavirus has conquered a fairly large portion of mother earth with a minuscule resistance. It reminded me of many unopposed democratic victories of Indian Congress Party’s bigwigs back in the 70s.

COVID-19 is burgeoning today across the world over the broths of ill-hygiene practices, government unpreparedness, lack of healthcare infrastructure, social fear & ignorance of fellow citizens.

History has witnessed multiple pandemics over the years which were more deadly than COVID-19 is. Multiple plague outbreaks have claimed half of China's population & 1/3rd of Europe's population in the 19th century. India alone had seen casualties in the tune of 12 million during the world-wide outbreak of plague in 1855. Pandemics of Plague, Spanish Flu, EBOLA & H1N1 have haunted human civilization at regular intervals & what we learned from it?

Coronavirus isn't invincible. We have outlived deadly plague, smallpox & poliovirus & we will surely defeat COVID-19 too. COVID-19 is very much fallible & it will end medically & socially. Medical end of COVID-19 is not in sight for now but the social end is approaching fast.

The series of lockdowns may not have been successful in controlling the virus spread but they have successfully propagated a feeling of accepting a bitter truth. The truth of learning to live with it.

The Indian government is gradually relieving the lockdown norms through Unlock 1.0. People who have grown tired of panic are ready to resume their routine & role of breadwinner to their family undertaking all the needed precautions.

Unlock 1.0 will successfully mark the social end of COVID-19 & life will continue with "conditions apply" rule.

This lockdown has bred an entirely new generation of people who believe in personal hygiene, fitness, minimalism & their responsibility towards society.


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