Here It Is - Covid-19

Covid 19 is here and has most likely been here for a while. We've found out some things pretty quickly about this virus. First of all, and this should be no surprise, it's a virus so it doesn't see or recognize boarders or walls. It also can't be bullied and tweets, no matter who they're from don't phase it. It doesn't care about the economy. Stocks can be up or down. Covid-19 just doesn't care.

We've found out some other things. We've found out that our government and our health care systems don't work. Some of us have known this for awhile but now it has become clear to anyone who wants to pay attention. These things have failed us for lots of reasons but mainly because of a lack of leadership, misinformation and secrecy. The fact that no one can provide good answers about how much testing has been done, why it has taken so long to get tests, and why results take so long are painful examples of incompetence. It's a massive failure that ultimately affects everyone. New rules and protocols for testing were seriously delayed and our government won't admit it. And now, due to a not so well thought out plan to have people return from overseas all at once, we have crowds of people stuck at airports for hours in tight quarters probably infecting each other.

This virus has also done something else. It has helped to unleash new racist tirades and beliefs. Even though the virus itself has no nationality, no homeland and as stated above, no borders. It is not a "foreign" virus or an "Asian" virus or the "Wuhan" virus. You can't get it from eating Chinese food. We're all supposed to know better than this. Covid 19 is its name. Too bad that politicians filled with hatred can't understand that.

What else have we learned? Perhaps that social distancing can lead to social isolation. That some people won't use common sense or follow good advice no matter what. That sporting events and Hollywood stars can give us real wake up calls when we need them. We're learning that having a President who thrives on compliments and saying good things about himself isn't helpful in a crises like this. We're also learning that no matter how bright or scientific people may seem to be, they too can be intimidated by this silly and incompetent politician. We've also learned that we're hoarders. We've learned that we've been so inundated by emergencies and natural disasters that we think buying large quantities of toilet paper and water is necessary. Covid 19 though, isn't a hurricane.

Most of us will survive this event but many will be lost needlessly due to the lack of preparedness and quick action. People will be brought together even as we keep ourselves physically apart. The good in us will prevail as we help each other through this pandemic. Look out for each other and keep the faith in humanity, your God, your values.