LETTERS: The surge of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has put us all in an emergency mode.
We must unite to combat the pandemic and rethink the way we live in the new normal. Although vaccines will arrive soon, we should never let our guard down.
The floods have forced nearly 50,000 people to evacuate and at least six deaths have been reported. This has put an additional burden on the authorities in the fight against the pandemic.
We should focus on prevention and control to contain the spread of Covid-19. The challenge is to ensure a balance between reviving the economy and saving lives.
Education is an important aspect. Our children long to study in schools and mix with friends. All of these are now a distant memory.
Parents are uncertain about sending their children to school. The authorities should formulate a plan to boost school safety.
People need to remain calm in these challenging times. The pandemic has put a strain on our medical services. Thus, we must help the frontliners in any way possible.
We cannot afford to be in this situation for another year. We must bring this fight to an end. Unity is what is needed to overcome the pandemic.
DR JUDITH GISIP
Senior lecturer, Eco-Technology Programme, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times