Covid aftermath: Hygiene habits will go a long way

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, November 9

As normalcy is returning gradually after seven months of the Covid-19 outbreak, hygiene habits developed and practised by people to battle the pandemic would go a long way. As it’s a festive season and rush was expected in markets, residents said they were not taking any chances and following the health guidelines issued by the government.

Satnam Singh, a college student, said, “Whenever I go out, I keep reminding myself that I will not touch any railing or door knob unnecessarily.” He said earlier, these contact points never bothered him, but the Covid-19 has changed the entire scenario.

Residents said wearing masks, washing/sanitising hands regularly and not going into crowd places would become a part of their lives.

Locals said though the government had given relaxations, and allowed hotels, cinemas and shopping complexes to operate, but they were still apprehensive of stepping out.

Parveen Arora, who works at a multi-national company, said, “I do go out for work, but I make an excuse if my friends or relatives call me for a get together. One must refrain from such activities.”

Even the tendency to dine out, especially with small children has seen a decline due to the contagion. Though restaurants stay open till late night, but rush, which used to be visible outside popular food joints was no more visible.

Jyotika Sood, a student, said, “The last six months has been a kind of training in which we have learnt about how to tackle the Covid-19. After the pandemic is tackled, this preparation will come handy to fight other types of diseases.”