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Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.’
This is what all of us as Americans must have: faith in the substance of things hoped for.
Faith is more important than ever in times like these. Our nation has been challenged by an invisible disaster that has caught us off guard, forced us indoors, and closed us off from the outside world. We must have faith in our efforts as we persevere.
It’s understandable to be frustrated with social distancing, especially after such a long period of time. However, these measures and acts are still as important as they were when we started.
Just because COVID-19 isn’t destroying buildings like a hurricane does not mean it isn’t present. In some areas we have seen a degree of “flattening of the curve” and a reduction of the speed of new cases. This does not mean it is over.
When you are prescribed antibiotics, you are supposed to keep taking them even after the symptoms no longer exist because the initial infection is still there. What happens when people stop taking the antibiotics too soon is often a reemergence of the illness. The same thing could happen if we reopen society too soon and too quickly.
Experts warn of a second wave that could come if we rush out again too soon.
An example of this is in Hokkaido, an island in Japan. One of the first to declare an emergency and shut things down. Hokkaido initially had great success in battling against the virus and lifted state-of-emergency measures on March 19. Twenty-six days later, they had to reinstate the orders when the virus exploded back into society.
To avoid a similar situation, current guidelines by epidemiologists and other experts should be followed for as long as necessary. Steps outlined by the CDC, such as frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with other people whenever possible, should be taken extremely seriously.
I saw a story earlier about nurses counter-protesting a gathering in Colorado that was demanding a “reopening.” The nurses endured insults hurled at them from the original protestors, whose feelings are understandable. We all have strong feelings in these times. However, these nurses—and all medical workers—have been on the front lines of efforts against COVID-19. They understand the disease better than anyone and have seen what needs to be done to prevent further deaths.
There is no question that the economy is being hit hard by these measures.
We all want things to return to normal as quickly as possible and get people moving again. But making sacrifices now in the short term can help us come back stronger than ever in the long term. Rushing things back now will cut short the progress we have made and could lead to needless loss of life.
It is important to listen to the CDC and follow the guidelines so that we come back as strong as possible. If we hunker down and stick it out no matter how hard it is now, we will likely prevent a new surge of cases and deaths. Then we can come back stronger than ever.
We hope to resume our lives as we once remember them, and we hope to live our lives in a way that brings us all comfort. Instead of judging those in charge of our safety and well-being, let’s put our faith in those who may better understand the evidence of the things we do not see.
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