Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts

Sunday, November 01, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic, Each One For Himself, God For Us All

The fast rate of the COVID 19 infections and deaths is very alarming / Photo credit futurism.com/neoscope

The fast rate of the COVID-19infections and deaths is very alarming. / Photo credit: futurism.com/neoscope


We can't ignore the fact that we are now in a very terribly frightening period, as the coronavirus infection increases without any promise or sign of subsiding in any part of the world.


Everyone, including children and adults, lives in fear as the world watches in horror as COVID-19 infects thousands of people each day while claiming the lives of thousands as well, sending them to their untimely grave. The impact of the coronavirus has affected our economy and health systems and made the life of a human being valueless and meaningless.


School children, university students, workers, etc., are all under psychological pressure and trauma, which could take several months or even years to recover from. Despite all the rules, the coronavirus in Belgium has not yet had any effect on the number of infections. 


The situation in Belgian hospitals is more than worrying. Corona numbers have been on the rise for weeks. Belgium has almost the most infections per hundred thousand inhabitants each day, and its impact has taken a heavy toll on the country.

 

Several Belgian newspapers have reported about filling up with corona in the country’s hospitals. That is really bad since it is likely that new coronavirus patients will be forced to seek medical attention at home with or without health personnel. The current COVID-19data reveals that Belgium has 412,314 confirmed cases and 11,452 deaths. 


Every country in the world is mourning, and the crisis has forced retired nurses, doctors, and health personnel to come and save lives. Unfortunately, many of the doctors have been killed by the virus while on duty, making the situation hopeless. And the more disturbing factor is old people living alone without anyone to take care of them.

 

When you are attacked by the coronavirus, you have one choice, which is probably to die at home because worldwide, there is no more space in the hospitals to accommodate COVID-19patients. This is the most difficult time for this generation: each one for himself, God for us all.


Scientists have predicted more deaths will occur during this winter because the respiratory viral infection is much more active during the winter. This is a fact because, in medical history, flu infections increase more in cold places than in temperate regions. 


Related post: THE HISTORY OF THE PANDEMIC SPANISH FLU IN 1918


1918 historical photo of some of the survivors of the flu pandemic

1918 historical photo of some of the survivors of the flu pandemic


In this crucial time of COVID-19, so many deaths at the hospital have made life valueless, and since nobody can confirm how safe the new vaccines on the market are, if you believe in God, then pray for your own survival.

Saturday, August 01, 2020

How Would The Coronavirus Affect Belgium's Awesome Summer Festivals?

How Would The Coronavirus Affect Belgium's Awesome Summer Festivals?

One of the glamorous summer activities in Belgium


Worldwide, many are intrigued by the amazing quality beers and chocolates, Belgium produces, visiting each year to enjoy and consume a variety of the products in the little country, with a diverse culture and hard workers. 


However, only a few know that Belgium is also a country that hosts the best summer festivals in the world. Like a magnet, the exotic and friendly atmosphere of Belgium's summer festivals invites people from all walks of life, including tourists, into the country. 

Belgium, the country I call the "little Jamaica in Europe," has diverse cosmopolitan festivals, such as the Pole-Pole festival, Mano Mundo, Sfinks Festival, Boombal festival, Tomorrowland, Rock Werchter, Bruges Beer Festival, Reggae Geel, Ghent Light Festival, Carnaval De Binche, Dour Festival, and a host of others.


The axiom, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” might have been conceived by a domestic idealist who knows the truth that working hard without a break can affect your health. Belgians, therefore, after hard work, spend enough time to enjoy their awesome festivals.


It is immensely regrettable that the impact of the coronavirus has changed things drastically in every part of the world, including Belgium. Leading as one of the best countries in Europe, with diverse industries and a busy seaport in Antwerp, Belgium, has enjoyed a booming, flourishing economy for years.

Even though the impact of COVID-19 has affected and changed many things in the country, no one can predict how long it will affect the activities of festivals in the country because of the strict rules to avoid the spread of the disease.

Nevertheless, as a country known for its experience in solving and dealing with global crises, including problems within the European Union, we believe it's only a matter of time, everything is normal for everyone to enjoy the amusing festivals again.

Meanwhile, we need to observe and obey the preventive measures the government has introduced to prevent the spread of the disease.