Whine Flu

My ears are sore. People around me are whining and worrying non-stop. I cannot blame them for worrying, but many don’t even take some basic steps to prevent spread of diseases – which are stated in TOI in bullet points – cover your nose / mouth with a tissue or handkerchief when you sneeze or cough, try not to touch your mouth / nose /eyes often, wash your hands often.

They should do all this, maintain good personal hygiene and avoid eating out unnecessarily. Get tested – which I feel is not necessary for each person who panics and runs to testing centres, for waiting along with possible germ carriers gives them greater risk - and wear masks. That is the maximum they can do.

A whiner from my office polambified about swine flu and a few hours later wanted bonda from a roadside stall. And later picked his nose.

Sneeze and people suspect you might have swine flu. Why is it that times are so advanced but a flu scare can drive people insane? Is it because a threat to life can drain your mind of logic?

I probably sound like I care a damn for people’s fears, but no. I would like to remain optimistic while being careful and such an attitude can carry us through this.

It is high time people whine less, keep their worries to themselves and lower their risk while making sure they follow basic prevention steps.