Write a letter to a friend about life during the times of Covid 19

We are currently going through a time when many countries of the world are under some form of lockdown due to Covid 19. Life during the times of Covid 19 is uncertain and has different meaning for different people. This is a simple letter to a friend about life during the times of Covid 19. The letter may be modified according to the situation and preference.

To
ABC
c/o XYZ
Address of ABC

Subject: Life during the times of Covid 19

                            

Dear ABC,

                               It was wonderful to go through your last letter. I am glad and relieved to know that you are doing well during these trying times. Anyways, thanks for your concern for our wellbeing. I am writing this letter to throw some light on life during the times of Covid 19. 

                            It is the first real global pandemic and the biggest public health crisis of our generation. It is one of those times which are filled with uncertainties and that in turn are fuelling public fear and anxiety. The country has been in a state of lockdown of some form since 24 March 2020. Currently, we are in lockdown 4.0 which is going to last till 31^st May 2020.

                             Initially when the lockdown was announced, there was a feeling of jubilance amidst uncertainty and fear as one would get a break from the energy sapping routine mundane life. But as days passed, the seriousness of the reality began to hit. We are confronting an invisible enemy which has no long term cure till now and all possible measures are needed to be taken so as to buy some time to search for a vaccine that works. Though the virus is not as lethal, but it is very dangerous due to its capacity to spread from even asymptomatic carriers. Hence, the authority’s decision to impose a lockdown in order to break the chain is a strategy that is quite rational.  

                                 The pandemic has also brought into the forefront various pressing issues such as the migrant crisis, job layouts and domestic violence which requires serious attention. In a way, we are much better placed than many for which we are grateful. There were many things which we used to think we cannot live without in the pre-covid 19 world. But with the passing of each day, it is becoming clearer that we don’t need expensive restaurant dinners, daily mall trips and routine vacations to survive. It is the smaller things like staying connected with family and friends, creating bonds and memories that are the ultimate survival tools. These will the things which will stick with us when we get old and reflect back.

                                                                                                 Yours faithfully                                                         

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