Self-reflection: (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory sickness that has flu-like symptoms (Zeng, 2019). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and has urged all nations to work effortlessly together in fighting the outbreak. The first case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan city in central China, but up to now, the outbreak has spread to all continents with Europe being affected the most. Whereas the outbreak has been contained in China, we have to self-reflect on the effects of COVID-19 in our day-to-day lives.
According to the Chinese social workers association, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the daily routine of doing activities with social workers being affected the most. One of the significant problems that social workers all over the globe have to address is the scramble for available resources such as toilet papers, soaps, sanitizers, and other amenities (Williams, 2020). The rigorous shopping process makes it difficult for other people, such as the elderly, to access necessities. Despite the on-going shopping theatrics, some social policies are trying to calm things back in the usual way. One of the conventional social policies is the cancellation of all social gatherings, be it public or private. According to Williams (2020), all meetings have been postponed to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, including attending church, weddings, funerals, schools, and all learning institutions.
One primary way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a protective facial mask, especially when in public. Not only are hospitals banning visitation of patients but are also ensuring all workers are wearing protective face masks and gloves to prevent any contamination. In conclusion, the art of wearing facial masks acts as a barrier to communication (Zeng, 2019). When a person wears a face mask, either it is for protection from COVID-19 or the person has already contracted the virus. All in all, it remains our responsibility to stay home and maintain simple health hygiene, such as washing hands or using sanitizers.
References
Williams, A. (2020). Class Discussion Week 2: Covid-19. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=1fBXsymPRos&feature=emb_title.
Zeng, L. (2019). Chinese Social Workers Fight Against Corona Virus.