If, you state, you are tired of this pandemic, and, claim, Pandemic Fatigue, as your excuse/ reasons, for no longer, abiding by the suggestions, of the public health experts, instead of being a part of the solution, you are making, the problem, far worse! Everyone wants things to go back to normal, but, putting your boredom, and exhaustion, ahead of the greater good, keeps this horrific pandemic, and its horrendous casualties, spiraling – up! While, almost everyone, has suffered, during this prolonged period, individuals in certain industries, such as the restaurant, and entertainment/ vacation/ travel – related, industries, have been the hardest – hit, financially. Don’t, however, use that as an excuse for harming the public’s health, and well – being, because, the overall economy, will only be restored, when/ if, public health experts, are listened – to, and we stop the spread of this deadly virus! Unfortunately, this has become a political issue, when it should be, a common sense, public health, one! Those, refusing to wear masks, disobeying the guidance to avoid crowds, and respect, social spacing, are, to a considerable degree, a major factor, in delaying, the restoration, and improvement of the American economy. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, and review, 6 keys, to restoring a healthier United States economy.
1. Wear a mask, and encourage others, to do so: Stop making wearing a mask, a supposed – political, freedom – based, issue, and realize, it’s the right thing, to do, and significantly, reduces, the spread of this virus. Many studies indicate, if 90% of the people, did so, about 95% of the cases, would be eliminated! Doesn’t it make sense, that, only, when the public feels safe, in terms of the potential, health risk, will the economy, come back, to where, we want it! Remember, if you don’t like wearing a mask, you will hate a ventilator!
2. Inconvenience yourself, now, for the common good: Stop blaming public leaders, for these closures, when, those, who refuse, to inconveniencing, themselves, for a short- time, for the common good, are the major cause, for the inability, to restore things, safely! Stop whining, and become part of the solution, instead of the problem!
3. Avoid crowds: We have, on several occasions, observed, large crowds, without social distancing, and not wearing masks, often, make an event, a Super – spreader! We have witnessed, how the example set, by this President, has, probably, motivated, others, in the wrong direction!
4. Social spacing: Keep your distance, and prioritize, social spacing. This means, make every effort, to maintain, at least a 6 – foot, distance, between yourself, and others, because, this virus, is airborne, and, thus, doing so, reduces the spread! Be vigilant, instead of stupid!
5. Common sense: Use some common sense! Consider the greater good! Don’t be selfish! Try to be part of the solution!
6. Follow the advice of the public health experts/ scientists: Science matters, and it is wiser to follow the advice of public health experts, than the beliefs, and theories, of a so – called, stable genius! You can’t rush this, but, cooperating, and encouraging others to do so, will make the ramifications, far less harmful, etc!
Addressing the health, and well – being, of the public, is the only, and best way, to restore, and bring – back, the American economy, especially, those sectors, suffering, the most! If, our elected officials, would take responsible steps, to help those, suffering, economically, in the shorter – term, and the public would, work together, for the greater good, this nation’s future, will be far brighter! Don’t be stupid!
