The decision taken by Telangana Govt to set up a toll-free number to guide people facing Covid19 symptoms like breathlessness, sore throat, etc, through a call center is a welcome gesture to be appreciated by one and all. But much to the chagrin of virtuous people, all institutions are annihilating the primary code of adhering to the ethical values. In the existing scenario, patients of the Covid19 pandemic are still knocking the doors of hospitals, praying admission, but facing refusals, which is very unfortunate. Mohammad Nissar a folk artist of Hyderabad, allegedly not allowed in some private hospitals, but succumbed to the virus in Gandhi hospital, is a current example.
The proverbial “make hay while the sun shines” seems to be the mantra for greedy druggists or hoarders at the time of this COVID crisis. To mint money somehow, is their motto oblivious to the grave situation the country is going through. Even in the case of only antiviral drug Remdesivir, which is currently known for treating Covid19, hoarders have made it dearer, which is made available in the black market, for Rs 70,000 to 80000, per vial in some cities. The situation is alarming and serious and the government is expected to step in to stop hoarding of the life-saving medicines/injections, as its original price is between Rs 4800 or 5400 depending on the brand.
Further exorbitant billings, not expected by the patients, are shocking. Anything and everything which is a necessity and critical for patients well being are being converted into an opportunity for amassing pelf in the service-oriented fraternity as well. India has the third-highest number of Covid19 cases in the world. Since the first reported case in Kerala on January 30th, the virus had spread to every state in the country. While cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc are continuing to bear the brunt of the cases of COVID 19, the cases in Tier 2, Tier3 towns, and districts, are also rising.
Life has changed for certain. The outbreak of Covid19 and it’s rapid spread across the world within no time toppled systems that existed for centuries. Jobs have been laid off, salaries have been halved, physical closeness has become a big no, face masks have become part of the daily outfit, hand washing has become too frequent, sanitizer has found its place at wash-basin, drawing room, car, trouser pockets and everywhere. Countries have been locked down for months and thousands of scientists, medical experts, and researchers are working overtime to invent a remedy for this global pandemic. Yet the deadly virus continues to rampage, killing thousands of people, and pushing millions into quarantine. And the latest--India is fast running to top the list of the highest Corona affected countries in the world, we have surpassed Russia making us 3rd on the list. This is all due to our delayed actions, for which who is to be blamed, will leave it to your wisdom.
It’s not in good to have contentment considering the fatality rate which about one percent or below the total population. Already nearly 10,00,000 people have been suffering from it, and around 30,000 casualties and this number may grow exponentially in the ensuing season. One more swirling swine virus is likely to be floated by the diabolical dragon devil, which has no morals, no ethics, no humanity but with an ulterior motive to destabilise the people and the economy. Therefore how far this nation would be able to march forward risking the health of its people, is yet to be seen. However, efforts to develop the vaccine for Covid19 must be expedited to save mankind from the pandemic.
The proverbial “make hay while the sun shines” seems to be the mantra for greedy druggists or hoarders at the time of this COVID crisis. To mint money somehow, is their motto oblivious to the grave situation the country is going through. Even in the case of only antiviral drug Remdesivir, which is currently known for treating Covid19, hoarders have made it dearer, which is made available in the black market, for Rs 70,000 to 80000, per vial in some cities. The situation is alarming and serious and the government is expected to step in to stop hoarding of the life-saving medicines/injections, as its original price is between Rs 4800 or 5400 depending on the brand.
Further exorbitant billings, not expected by the patients, are shocking. Anything and everything which is a necessity and critical for patients well being are being converted into an opportunity for amassing pelf in the service-oriented fraternity as well. India has the third-highest number of Covid19 cases in the world. Since the first reported case in Kerala on January 30th, the virus had spread to every state in the country. While cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc are continuing to bear the brunt of the cases of COVID 19, the cases in Tier 2, Tier3 towns, and districts, are also rising.
Life has changed for certain. The outbreak of Covid19 and it’s rapid spread across the world within no time toppled systems that existed for centuries. Jobs have been laid off, salaries have been halved, physical closeness has become a big no, face masks have become part of the daily outfit, hand washing has become too frequent, sanitizer has found its place at wash-basin, drawing room, car, trouser pockets and everywhere. Countries have been locked down for months and thousands of scientists, medical experts, and researchers are working overtime to invent a remedy for this global pandemic. Yet the deadly virus continues to rampage, killing thousands of people, and pushing millions into quarantine. And the latest--India is fast running to top the list of the highest Corona affected countries in the world, we have surpassed Russia making us 3rd on the list. This is all due to our delayed actions, for which who is to be blamed, will leave it to your wisdom.
It’s not in good to have contentment considering the fatality rate which about one percent or below the total population. Already nearly 10,00,000 people have been suffering from it, and around 30,000 casualties and this number may grow exponentially in the ensuing season. One more swirling swine virus is likely to be floated by the diabolical dragon devil, which has no morals, no ethics, no humanity but with an ulterior motive to destabilise the people and the economy. Therefore how far this nation would be able to march forward risking the health of its people, is yet to be seen. However, efforts to develop the vaccine for Covid19 must be expedited to save mankind from the pandemic.
