TAKE TOUGH MEASURESTO CONFRONT COVID-19 Elvidio Miranda It is a great tragic milestone that in America, the death toll has mounted to 500,000 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a figure that exceeds fatalities in the World War I, World War II and the Vietnam war put together. In view of this immense loss of life in the world's richest and most advanced country, it would be the endeavour of all individuals to make sustained efforts to reduce the occurrence of infections by inculcating maximum restraint and following SOPs so as to keep Covid-19 at bay. Vaccination drives have started with a great deal of success, but since the longevity of immunity imparted by vaccines is mostly unknown, still strict adherence to social distancing, wearing of face masks and use of sanitizers have to continue to reinforce the protection afforded by vaccines. Strenuous physical exertion should be practiced as also cleanliness of the environment, anti pollution measures and intake of immunity-boosting nutrition rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids as also food supplements which bolster the immunity have to be continued. Do not relax your guard as far as taking all precautionary measures to avoid infection is concerned. Remember, that prevention is better than cure and that you have to learn from others' bad experiences. Better to be safe than sorry.
