Why did you open the malls? And why did the state allow the return of economic and commercial activities in light of the spread of the Corona virus? Why now, even though the incidence of the disease has not decreased?
Many questions of this type have spread through social media, some of which are natural, logical and legitimate, and many of them are show questions, the aim of which is to gain sympathy and support, and to increase followers, including those who ask: Is the situation really a hurry to open malls, or is the Supreme Committee having Good information we do not know ?!
The Supreme Committee does not have pleasant information that we do not know, but it certainly has much more information than any of us know, it follows intensively all the developments of the disease over the second, not the hour, and the Supreme Committee includes medical, economic, security and social expertise and competencies, so government decisions are never random, They are decisions based on facts, information and statistical data, and most importantly based on a public interest that affects everyone, they are the most capable of taking decisions to completely or partially shut down, and they are the most capable of assessing the benefits and risks of reducing traffic restrictions, which are the times when activities are opened and activity is restored Commercial, this is not a derogation from anyone or a defense of anyone, but only logic says that he who has complete information is the most capable of making the right decision!
It is not only the UAE that has started to restore life in some sectors, nor is it alone that has allowed some economic and commercial activities to be preceded by many countries, including infected countries, according to the World Health Organization definitions, in which the virus has spread very badly, yet it has now recovered Part of her normal life, and she is preparing to open activities gradually, are they in a hurry as well, or do they not care about the life and health of their people ?!
The sure information, which everyone who follows the news of the new Corona virus and knows it, was agreed upon by doctors and researchers, and the World Health Organization, and no one disagreed about it, that the virus will live between us for a long time, so there is no effective treatment, and no vaccination a year or a year and a half ago, and all attempts The remedies that the pharmaceutical companies tried to spread hope through, have proven unsuccessful in effectively treating the disease so far, so is it reasonable for the countries of the world to close their homes, prevent them from moving, and close all economic and life activities for a year and a half ?!
This does not mean harming public health, and that does not mean exposing people to the risk of catching the virus, but the natural balance must be in measuring the extent of the damage and the risk of contracting the virus, compared to the damage and risk of destroying the economy, closing vital and economic sectors, and losing people to their jobs, and consequently losing the most important tools of life And living, and obtaining food today, there is no doubt that the risks of long closings are more deadly than stages of Corona. If the closure continues, people everywhere will die in numbers that exceed hundreds of times more than koruna deaths!
In the Emirates, the state has taken all measures that guarantee the safety of its citizens and residents, have borne the greatest burden, and suffered many losses, did not mention them, and did not consider them as losses, but considered them as protective measures, they helped everyone, near and far, and carried a heavy burden, and they still bear it, but Also, there are limits, and it is now the turn of society members to assume their responsibilities, and their responsibility is limited to following the precautionary safety measures, which largely guarantee the human being not to catch the virus.
It is true that the government allowed the opening of malls, centers, and activities, but it set very strict controls and procedures, and with these controls the risk of transmission of the virus decreases to zero, if everyone adheres to it and applies it in its entirety, and yet it monitors the situation, and strictly punishes anyone who violates these Instructions to ensure the health and safety of community members.
Therefore, we, as individuals in this society, are required to strictly follow the instructions, and implement the precautions required of us without complacency, and we leave the decision to the decision-makers, they know how and when to make it, and they are more keen on us for our health and safety, and they are ultimately the ones who bear the cost and responsibility Every decision!
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