Doing my small bit.

The adage: "May you live in interesting times" is a quote which is usually attributed as a Chinese curse.  When you review the literature, it doesn't appear that there is any basis for that, yet it certainly exemplifies the times we are living through.

For most of us, I pray that this is a 'once in a lifetime event', quickly and quietly, our way of life changed; maybe forever.  A virus had been detected,  then they realised how quickly it could spread and how disastrous the results could be.  We realised that the danger was not just for the patient but also because of the infection rate to the whole health system, which could buckle under the weight of new cases. 

Close contact was quickly identified as a significant infection risk. The warm connections we once shared when greeting friends and colleagues became a thing of the past, new ways to greet friends and social acquaintances had to be adopted.  Very quickly, governments in democratic, liberal nations enacted legislation and policies to limit personal freedom, liberty and movement.  Closing entertainments venues and events, closing big and small businesses, churches and schools.  Right-minded people weren't objecting they embraced the changes and looked for ways to make these new social and economic realities as meaningful and productive as possible.  Businesses looked for new ways to operate and to maintain relationships with customers. 
Governments looked for ways to soften the blow for individuals, families and businesses while maintaining their continued focus on health care and health care workers.  

A Herculean task.  As an Australian, I am incredibly grateful and pleased to see the results in our country, through our joint efforts, we are lowering the infection rate and flattening the curve.  My contribution to these tasks is just to stay at home and wash my hands – sounds easy!  Although this contribution seems so trite, it isn't; this is a deliberate action.   I have acknowledged the risk, and I know that I can't contribute to the tasks required. However, I can stay at home, minimise the risk to myself and my family  and do my small part in fighting this terrible virus.