Corona Virus and Generation Gap.

Corona Virus and Generation Gap.
Coronavirus cases were reported by China to World Health Organisation on
31 December 2019.
First case of covid 19 was reported in USA on 19 January 2020. Spain reported first case by 31 January 2020.
 By February 2020 multiple nations in Europe and around the world were reporting Covid 19 cases.

Within a couple of weeks active coronavirus cases world over were in tens of thousands and deaths by the thousands. Italy and Spain were down on their knees. Mighty USA was in.no better shape.
First case in India was reported on 30 January 2020. On 22 March 2020 82 hot spot districts were locked down. On 25 March the lockdown was extended to all fo India. Every thing came to grinding halt. This was Phase 1. 
News media, electronic as well as print were full of frightening  details. Nothing was known about the virus. 

As time rolled on so did the number of active cases and the deaths. Gradually things about whys and hows of the virus became known There were numerous articles by experts, virologists and doctors. Also to remain safe, Dos and Donts of all kinds were written about.

 For almost three months, we and the next generation were reading/ viewing the same news. Next generation may have read a bit more due to more exposure to additional sources in electronic media  my generation did  not even know about.
It was universally agreed by all experts, virologists and doctors that to prevent spread ans self protection three actions were essential
1. Frequent washing of hands to kill the virus germs attached to hand, due to touching of any surface. (As far as possible avoid touching any surface in the first place)
 2. Maintain social distancing.
3. wear mask at all times while going out.
Both generations reaslised the danger and gravity of the pandemic. 

With almost same inputs and awareness of dangers, perceptions and reactions of the two generations were poles apart. Every reader will know what I mean.
Activities of our generation of morning and evening walks, to go out shopping for daily needs, our habit of, without our being even conscious of doing so, of  touching surrounding surfaces, like walls when descending the staircase or the staircase railing. Shop counters in shops.
All these actions we did without realising we were doing them were now taboo a big NO NO.
We knew the dangers of these actions yet our generation found it difficult to avoid or control them, 
Next generation also found it difficult to understand why, despite knowing the dangers fully well we still forgot to take the mask when going out, kept touching everything, forgot to immediately wash hands on returning home before venturing anywhere else.
And many more such things .......
Resentment on part of my generation.
Frustration for the next generation.
Covid 19 has proved that generation gap is not a cliche but a reality.
Why it is so no idea, may be brains of our generations and the next generation are wired differently.
We are now in phase 4 of lockdown. As compared to Phase 1 everything has eased. Hardly any restrictions.
In fact now is the time the pandemic will spread dangerously if precautions are not continued.
Despite differently wired brain I now realise how right the next generation is.
1.Now we do not go out unless essential, with the relisation that nothing is essential.
2. No news paper,
3. All purchases on line.
4. to get each and every thing not available on line delivered at home.
4, Every item delivered at home not to be touched or used for at least 24 hours.
5. Try to consciously take every precaution advocated by next generation.
For the well being and health of friends and fellows of my my generation, I appeal to follow the regime I have now adopted.
If despite all this the pandemic strikes well All I can say is
Que sera sera.
Stay well.
Stay safe.