Reality Of Covid-19

In the 1960’s and early 70’s living under the Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s regime, one cannot forget the early morning bread queues. Then 7.00 am water cuts

- Logan Thurairatnam

As a public servant, I have been asked to work from home and stay at home as much as possible. Last week I worked from home. To start with, the computer system got overloaded and crashed. I sat at home doing a bit of gardening and household work. In the afternoon, I relaxed on my arm chair. Later, enjoyed a lovely home-made dinner (rice and curry of course!). Life just could not be better. May the COVID-19 have a long life. This is rather an unusual thought process.

The COVID-19 has brought Melbourne to a standstill. Public transport usage has dropped by 80%. There are hardly any flight keeping to schedule with most aircraft were grounded. Countries have locked themselves in with travellers under quarantine for two weeks. Hotels are not for tourists, but for COVID-19 patients. Every news channel is broadcasting statistics related to the pandemic situation. It is becoming so painful to listen to the news.