From establishments of all sectors forced to shuts down which causes sudden laying off of employees, basic commodities panic buying, a first-ever plunging fall recorded of the stock market, cancellation of schools and other outdoor activities and so many to mention. I must say, it is a traitor killer.
I am working for a travel agency. From an average of 50 tickets sales per day, NOW, we barely even get to have 50 tickets for a week and it is sad because this is my bread and butter. If the travel industry shuts off- it means no business and that I have to save up and ration my personal food and the remittance which I regularly send for my family back home. It scares me big time! Every night, I am praying and hoping that one day when I wake up, this pandemic scare is all gone. Literally, cured and gone!
On March 4, 2020, I was so thrilled applying for a tourist visa going to South Africa for that would be my first out-of-the-country travel ever since I work here in TZ. During those days, it wasn’t that worst, the numbers affected by the coronavirus is still at the minimum, by then, I got my visa approved. With so much excitement, I prepared myself and stuff but then suddenly things changed unexpectedly when I heard the news of South Africa confirming its 3 cases of coronavirus victims. Of course, it is risky so I had no other choice but to call off my plans and so wait for further development. I tried to rebook it by March 20 until 27 but then again, it got even worst. And yes, I have to stay instead.
In just one week, the outbreak came uncontrollably. From Wuhan China to Iran, Italy, Australia, and now all over the globe.
It ain't funny. It sucks!
Different stories are spreading around, rumours and theories and we don't even know what is the truth. What to and who to believe in. The world economy is going down drastically. The majority of our clients have asked for booking cancellations and refunds. That’s it! Considering we only get profit out of service fee which is actually not that big.
I am so scared having thought if this might be the end of the world. These revelations are happening either from the Bible or Qur'an.
It is real!
I am scared because I have sinned and will always be a sinner. I am scared because I am away from my family and I have not seen them for years.
Things are getting worse and yet some parts of Africa are just starting to get infected and following proper protocols will only be the option to save us all, by now.
In the Philippines, the DOH reported the country’s first case of COVID and was from a Chinese national, who has travel history from the epicentre of the COVID19, Wuhan, China. The number of cases back then was running slow and that the travel kits then were not sufficient enough to detect and prevent the virus.
As of today, March 22, the Philippines has now a total of 707 cases including 45 deaths and 28 recovered.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered an enhanced security lockdown in Metro Manila started on March 15, 2020, to April 14, 2020, hence, some citizens do not cooperate and instead protested against him. We cannot please everyone though. But for your own sake, please stay at home so the virus could be contained at least.
Last March 16, 2020, The Ministry of Health of Tanzania confirmed its first case of COVID 19. The patient was reportedly coming from a trip in Belgium and fortunately recovered upon undergoing three medical tests and now on its final stage before being discharged. Today, Tanzania has now 13 confirmed cases.
It's been a week, we are told to go home early from office since there is less work but exemption on the accounts department where I work and yes, we still have plenty of work to do. Even from home, while watching my Netflix movies, I work.
Seeing the world crushing breaks my heart. Even the greatest and prepared countries in the world is being taken by this deadly virus. It respects no one, nobody and not a single thing!
Some parts of Europe are now devastated. Italy, for instance, records the highest death surpassing the number of death in China. Now, Italy has recorded 7,503 death while Spain has 4,145 deaths and China recorded 3,287.
The hospital care in these two European countries is scarce. Doctors died and mostly the aged are very susceptible to the virus.
Today is the start of South Africa's 21-day lockdown to contain the virus and to combat spreading the disease. If the whole country will stop all the businesses and total lockdown will be observed, within 14 days I think it will make a great impact and it is for the common good. In India, a 21-day lockdown is to be observed.
The virus attacks the human respiratory system and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended always wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds.
We all need to pray and cooperate. It happens for a reason and it is for us to, later on, find out.
I pray of healing for those who get infected, for our courageous front-liners and for the whole world to heal.
Total cases: 503,262
Total Deaths: 22,340
Total Recovered: 121,227
26/03/20 20:50
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