“When will this all end.” This is probably a common thought that passes by our minds as we sit around the house bored. I know that I’m one of the many people hoping we still get to have a summer vacation where we can go outside, bathe in the sunlight, meet up with friends, and go to the beach. However, I also know that vacationing and traveling is going to be a lot harder even after the quarantine is lifted.
So when is this supposed to end? “At a news conference on Thursday, President Trump addressed the question of the hour: How long will it take for things to go back to normal? “People are talking about July, August,” he said.” (Nierenberg) While the quarantine may be lifting up in under four months, I don’t think this is the time to be cutting back on the precautions that have been taken these past few months.
With the many speculations and rumors going around, as the temperatures continue to rise, many will find comfort in one particular idea. “The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 might behave as the common coronaviruses that cause many mild respiratory infections do. They spread more readily in colder, drier environments and have a harder time infecting people when the weather is warm and humid.” (Bloomberg) Though it is believed that higher temperature can lower the spread of the CoronaVirus, it doesn’t mean that after the imposed quarantine is over, we continue like nothing has happened because the threat still remains until a cure is found.
Going forward, while we should try to adjust back into our normal schedule, we should still try and maintain caution so that we can do our part to keep the number of cases from increasing. From recent studies, “We know that a person with COVID-19 may be contagious 48 to 72 hours before starting to experience symptoms. Emerging research suggests that people may actually be most likely to spread the virus to others during the 48 hours before they start to experience symptoms.” (Harvard Health) If we are able to keep wearing masks, frequently washing hands, and keeping some distance from others we can limit the increase of the spread after everyone is able to leave their homes once again.
It seems like an inevitable fact that many people will come rushing out of quarantine without keeping up the past practice that’s been enforced. In California, “Coronavirus lockdowns were lifted at beaches across Orange County as temperatures surpassed 80 degrees. Photos show some beachgoers gathered Friday in crowds that appear to violate social distancing rules.” (Dorn) There will be many activities that we won’t be able to enjoy to the fullest, but we have to remember that it’s for our own benefit. When the quarantine is lifted, while we haven’t been able to do many things in the past few months, it doesn’t mean that we should all run free and waste all of the efforts from the quarantine by disregarding the advice given beforehand.
Despite all this news and the need to keep the current procedures, my attitude still remains the same in saying we should live our lives going forward with a smile on our faces and positive attitude knowing that the sacrifices we are making now will help reach the end goal faster. Do what you love, but also remember to stay safe.
Ciana Fe Gadut
Works Cited
Bloomberg, Max Nisen |. “Analysis | What Covid-19’s Second Wave Could Look Like.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 30 Apr. 2020, http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/what-covid-19s-second-wave-could-look-like/2020/04/29/6a2b5e86-8a5a-11ea-80df-d24b35a568ae_story.html.
Dorn, Sara. “Crowds Ignore Social Distancing Rules at Southern California Beaches.” New York Post, New York Post, 25 Apr. 2020, nypost.com/2020/04/25/crowds-ignore-social-distancing-rules-at-southern-california-beaches/.
Harvard Health Publishing. “Coronavirus Resource Center.” Harvard Health, 1 May 2020, http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-resource-center.
Nierenberg, Amelia. “How Long Will the Coronavirus Outbreak and Shutdown Last?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020, http://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/health/coronavirus-shut-down.html.
English 110 Honors Spring 2020 
First of all, I really liked your painting! I really wish I had any sort of artistic ability like that. Secondly, I really like how you approach this piece. We are all longing for the quarantine to be lifted so that we can leave the house and have fun, but it is imperative that we remain cautious even after we are allowed to leave. I really like how you predict that people will gather like crazy as soon as this quarantine is over and analyze why that is a bad idea. Great work!
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Ciana,
Your painting is gorgeous and it is what drew me to your post! I love that you ended your post on a positive note, encouraging readers to have an optimistic attitude throughout this crisis, while making sure to keep ourselves and others safe. I had no idea that people were already going to the beach and blatantly disregarding everything we have been doing to prevent the spread of the virus. I want to say it is unbelievable, but unfortunately, I am not surprised. Lastly, I love how you addressed that the sacrifices we have made will mean very little if we simply go back out into the world carelessly with no sense of precaution. Great work!
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What first drew me to this post was your very well-done painting. I think it relates eloquently with the title of your post, as I believe the contrast in day and night colors symbolizes respectively a hopeful glance into the future while also remaining aware of the present. Additionally, I appreciate and agree with the emphasis that we must remain obedient to the guidelines set in place to enforce social distancing, as that is one of the only ways we can get through this without crippling the healthcare infrastructure as we know it. I also really like your optimism and positivity throughout the post.
-Adam Bonar
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