Readers emphasized to «Emirates Today» that social customs and traditions are not more important than the safety of society and its members, stressing that adherence to the instructions for social separation is a duty of every individual in society, not only towards the homeland, but towards everyone who exerts his effort in order to face the Corona pandemic. And victory over it, from medical personnel, policemen and officials, and a way to express the pride and appreciation of individuals, for the tremendous efforts they all make.
The readers who participated in answering the question of «Emirates Today»: «Are we ready to abandon basic social habits in our lives for our safety and the safety of society?», Through the newspaper’s platforms on social media, that commitment to preventive measures to limit the spread of the Corona virus »The novelty at this time is the best way to get rid of its danger and restore normal life in the near future.
Public Health
The reader, Mamoun Al-Hassan, wrote on the Facebook platform: “When it comes to public health, preventing diseases and not transmitting infections, everyone should adhere to and abandon habits, such as exchanging visits on Eid, because we love those we want to visit, we should not visit them To protect them and protect ourselves. ”
While the reader Al-Jamah Ammar commented: “After people separated worship in the homes of God, in order to preserve their safety and the safety of others, it is not difficult for them to abandon social customs, and just as people are currently making do with prayer at home, they can also celebrate Eid at home with family members".
The reader, Laila Ahmed, stressed that adherence to the instructions is a human and national duty that stems from the conscience of every person, and from the jealousy of a person over his homeland, noting her keenness to implement the commitment not to leave the house, and to sterilize everything that enters the home in fear for senior citizens in it.
May Najjar agreed with her, saying: “Yes, many habits must be changed, even if they make us happy, but the safety of our people and society is much more important than these customs.”
An important way
The reader, Buthaina Abusada, indicated, in her answer on Facebook, that no sane person is still not affected by what we hear and read about what this disease can cause to senior citizens, and many of the cases that have been referred to, due to the lack of commitment of some members of the family, stressing : "I will not participate in harming anyone, so the clouds will pass, God willing."
While Mona Mahmoud described, lack of commitment to the instructions selfish, lack of awareness, and lack of healthy culture, noting that she is fully prepared to abandon the customs associated with the holiday, such as visits and others, for the sake of her health and the health of her children and members of her family.
While another reader on "Instagram" mentioned: "The commitment represents a duty towards the country and its leaders who make a great effort to cross this crisis, as well as a duty towards the state medical staff, police officers and officials, and everyone who works hard day and night to protect society."
For his part, Moataz Ismail said: "Abandoning habits is an important means to avoid any losses in the future," expressing his hope that normal life will return soon after this cloud is exposed.
Binding procedures
On the other hand, some indicated that the commitment does not require the abandonment of customs and traditions completely, but it can be adapted to avoid harm from gatherings, and the possible spread of infection, so it can communicate with all members of the family, family, relatives and friends, through remote communication techniques And, by creating a new atmosphere of joy at home and for family members, through the purchase of new clothes, sweets, and the "foula" of the feast.
While others demanded the imposition of more preventive measures during the holiday period, and not to leave matters to the awareness and appreciation of the public, given that the lack of commitment of some can harm others, the reader Hussein suggested, in a comment to him via “Instagram”, to impose a complete ban for a period of two weeks beginning by the holiday , Considering that this will contribute significantly to the decline in the number of injuries and the rise in recovery cases.
Awareness varies
The reader, Ayham Darwish, pointed out, via "Facebook", the importance of issuing laws or procedures that guarantee the safety of society, and not leaving it dependent on the consciousness of individuals, given the difference in the degree of awareness from one person to another.
• Most of the followers agreed that they are fully prepared to abandon the traditions associated with the holiday, such as visits, for the safety of all.
Buthaina Abu Saada:
• "There is no one who has not heard of the dangers ... and I will not participate in harming anyone, so the sorrow will pass."
Mamoun Al-Hassan:
• “Because we love those we want to visit, we must protect them and protect ourselves.”
Muna Mahmoud:
• “Failure to adhere to selfish instructions, unconsciousness, and a lack of a healthy culture.”
Moataz Ismail:
• "Abandoning habits is an important way to avoid any future losses."