Denials, lies and tiredness do not make the pandemic go away.
Every day, it seems, there is another article or report indicating that many, around the world, are suffering from pandemic fatigue! After so many months, it is natural, many would be sick and tired of living with public health restrictions, but shouldn’t common sense tell us that it is better to feel this way than to get sick? , I’m worse? In the United States, where, with less than 5% of the world’s population, we have suffered, with more than 20%, both cases and deaths related to the pandemic, in different states and regions, have come close, this situation different. In other nations, there has been a national policy regarding restrictions, the use of masks and, in general, a public health policy, but, in this country, we have witnessed that there is no national policy, but approaches / different philosophies. While some of this occurs due to partisan politics and/or, following the calls, Leaderor perspective/agenda, of President Trump, to some degree, some Americans have bought, constant denials, lies, and weariness, and have downplayed the dangers, risks, ramifications, etc., of this horrible virus. However, the reality is that these factors do not make the pandemic go away. With that in mind, this article will briefly try to consider, examine, review and discuss, 5 aspects involved, etc.
1. Trump denials and statements/rhetoric, etc.: From the beginning, it appears that President Trump has downplayed, denied, or believed this virus would go away and his approach would benefit him and his agenda! What kind of example do you give when the leader of the free world downplays the risks, refuses to wear a mask, and claims that he knows better than public health professionals/experts?
two. Public health/life, versus populist rhetoric: How can anyone try to appeal to evangelists, and those claiming to believe in protecting the sanctity of life, while articulating a message, minimizing the risks, and proclaiming the financial, closing costs, etc. . outweigh, health problems? After more than 8 million cases and around 230,000 desks, one would think that people would realize that it is our personal/social responsibility and common sense to wear a mask, use social distancing/space, and exhibit social responsibility.
3. Common/greater good, or. self-interest/impatience: While, after so long, a degree of impatience is understandable, shouldn’t respect for the greater good outweigh perceived self-interest?
Four. Burying your head, in the sand: When we try to bury – your – head, in the sand, it doesn’t make the pandemic go away! Personally, I have more faith in the advice of public health experts/scientists than any politician, especially one whose narrative seems to be constantly changing.
5. Tired of the inconvenience: How many times have we heard some complain about the inconvenience, saying, it’s time to start living our lives again? It is understandable, the businessmen, the most affected, would show this attitude, but, throughout the world, and in this nation, we have already witnessed, when the reopening policy is based on emotion and the economy, rather than on the public health, another surge, occurs!
While no one should blame this president for the appearance of the virus, he should be held responsible for his response, or lack of a workable strategy, from the start! We have seen studies indicating that we have seen far more cases and deaths than we would have had if the advice of public health experts were followed, rather than politics, etc.
