This is not a joke

Covid-19 is getting out of control. One of the reasons is the careless behavior of our people. In today’s modern world, when mainstream media and social media are providing all the necessary information regarding this pandemic, most people know about all the precautionary measures. However, even then a number of people are ignoring all advice and still stepping out of their homes to enjoy their lives like before.

We should remember that escaping the lockdown is not a success; rather, it’s our failure that we cannot behave ourselves even at such a crucial time. We cannot blame the government for our own irresponsible attitude because if we are not able to learn at an individual level, we are no one to expect anything from the government. This pandemic is not a joke. When we risk ourselves just for the sake of momentary enjoyment, we are actually risking the lives of our near and dear ones and ultimately we are a risk to the whole nation. We must follow all the precautionary measures because that is our national responsibility.

Shahbaz Hayat

Rawalpindi.