Careless attitude

India is once again seeing a rise in COVID-19, and citizens are not taking necessary precaution about it. Most people are not wearing masks in crowded places and some are opting for booster shots without consultation )”India’s active COVID-19 cases cross 6,000; Kerala remains most affected”, Gulf Today, June 8). This careless attitude of the citizens can make the situation even worse. The new COVID variant is said to be mild but it can be dangerous for elderly and people with weak immunity and those who are not fully vaccinated.

Currently, there are 6,500 active cases in India. The number of active cases are increasing every day. The government has issued warnings and guidelines but they still lack proper awareness and seriousness of the virus spreading out. Citizens must start taking responsibility by wearing masks, avoiding unnecessary travel and getting tests. If the citizens don’t take action now, there might be another crisis. Prevention is always better than cure.

Umm Ul Khulsum

Sharjah