Fighting COVID-19: Why We Need a Lockdown
A pandemic describes an infectious disease with significant transmission across the globe at the same time. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in Wuhan, China. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets produced by infected people via coughing, sneezing, and talking.
Containment and Mitigation
The two basic strategies used in controlling an outbreak are containment and mitigation. Containment is taken as a precautionary approach in the early onset of an outbreak — identifying infected persons and isolating them from the general population. When containment is no longer possible, mitigation measures are taken to slow the spread and reduce its effect on society and the healthcare system.
What Is Social Distancing?
Social distancing (or physical distancing) is the practice of maintaining distance between people to avoid the spread of disease. It includes measures such as quarantines, travel restrictions, and closing of workplaces and schools. The WHO and other health bodies clarified that the aim is to reduce physical contact while maintaining social connections — either virtually or at a distance.
Why Is Social Distancing Required?
In the absence of medical remedies, prevention is the only option to avoid getting infected. COVID-19 is more infectious than other coronaviruses, and the virus can spread unnoticed from asymptomatic carriers. The WHO recommended that social distancing is the most effective way of avoiding the spread of disease. Many governments implemented complete lockdowns to ensure minimal spread of the virus.
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