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1) On December 31, 2019, Chinese authorities alerted the WHO of cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan, China caused by a unknown virus (nCoV). The virus would later be identified as coronavirus. 2) As of the present, there are over 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide. Many countries have implemented lockdowns and social distancing measures to curb the spread of the virus. 3) During crises like pandemics, solidarity is important. The author argues we should help each other rather than spread hate or blame. Acts of solidarity can include donating supplies, checking on others, and praying for those suffering from various hardships exacerbated by the pandemic.

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1) On December 31, 2019, Chinese authorities alerted the WHO of cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan, China caused by a unknown virus (nCoV). The virus would later be identified as coronavirus. 2) As of the present, there are over 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide. Many countries have implemented lockdowns and social distancing measures to curb the spread of the virus. 3) During crises like pandemics, solidarity is important. The author argues we should help each other rather than spread hate or blame. Acts of solidarity can include donating supplies, checking on others, and praying for those suffering from various hardships exacerbated by the pandemic.

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MONTECILLO, Daphne Dominique


LCENWRD
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REFLECTION PAPER

“The One Where the World Experiences Another Pandemic”

December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) was alerted by China that
several cases of unusual pneumonia was arising in Wuhan, a city of 11 million people. At that
time, the virus was unknown and growing silently. On January 11, 2020, a 61 year old man died
from the said virus which was identified by WHO as nCOV (Coronavirus). Days later, a woman
that landed in Thailand was positive of the 2019-nCOV, that being the first case outside China.
Soon after, countries started confirming nCOV positive cases.

Fast forward to the present, there are about 2 million cases worldwide. Businesses has
stopped, public transportation has been put on hold, and people are highly advised to stay home
and practice “social distancing” for the betterment of the situation. Here, in our own country, we
have about 5 thousand known positive cases, considering our government hasn’t implemented
mass testing. The government implemented a nationwide lockdown, meaning everyone is advised
to stay home. But sadly, not everyone is comfortable enough to not work and still support ones
family. Not everyone has the capacity to satisfy the needs of themselves much less their family.
Concerns have been raised to the government and respective actions are being done to help those
less fortunate. This pandemic is taking a toll on our economy and at this point, all we can do is
follow and stay in our respective houses.

In a crisis like this, people tend to find people to blame. In this case, it’s the Chinese.
People, on their social media platforms, spreading hate to Chinese people, blaming them for
everything that is happening. Yes, everyone is entitled to their own free speech, to voice out their
opinions, however, there is a fine line between voicing out how you feel and attacking someone
on social media and in real life. In a pandemic like this, we should be helping each other rather
than fighting one another. We need more of social solidarity. As Christians, we have a calling from
God, a vocation. We reflect Christ’s love and it is our duty so spread solidarity to those around us.
To spread love and peace in whatever situation we are in.
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Solidarity is not a feeling of distant sympathy or superficial sorrow for the misfortune of
others. On the contrary, it is a strong and preserving commitment to dedicate oneself to the
common good. It is to see and acknowledge others as our neighbours, to remember that we are
responsible for each other. During a pandemic and nationwide lockdown, here are some ways you
can spread solidarity whilst staying indoors. First and foremost, pray, we often forget that God is
always here for, waiting for us, telling us that we are not alone in our battles. Prayer is how we
communicate with God. Think of those who are suffering right now from lack of necessities,
injustices, hunger, and pray to God to give them peace of mind and help them in their time of
need. As you think of those people, think as well on how you can help them, share you God -
given gifts and time with them. It’s as simple as donating food and basic necessities that you have
in your house. Now this pandemic is stressful to everyone mentally and physically, but we tend to
disregard the mental side of the situation. Take time to listen to others, be there for your friends and
family in their time of need. Sometimes, all they need is someone to listen.

Some leaders have started to take into account that what we need right now is solidarity.
Rormer Vice President Joe Biden said when the call for social distancing was announced: “this is a
moment where the choices and decisions we make as individuals are going to collectively impact
what happens, make a big difference in the severity of this outbreak. It’s in moments like these we
realize that we need to put politics aside and work together as Americans… We’re all in this
together.” Pope Francis had a different yet eye opening statement about the situation: “We’re
preoccupied for our own things, and we forget the children who are hungry, we forget the poor
people at the borders who are seeking freedom, these forced migrants fleeing hunger and war who
find only walls - walls made of iron, of barbed wire, but walls that don’t let them pass. We know
this happens, but it doesn’t pass [to our hearts]. We live in indifference, it’s our drama, to be well-
informed but not to feel the reality of the other. This is the abyss of indifference.” In that statement,
Pope Francis talks about the less fortunate, the people who do not have access to basic necessities.
Indifference meaning that one side of the world is comfortable and stable while the remaining half
is barely living. It’s the reality that we are well - informed of the situation but unless we feel them
ourselves, we do not care. Abyss meaning the barrier of those two worlds, the thing that keeps
people separated. Pope Francis concluded with a simple prayer to help us not to fall into
indifference, to penetrate our hearts of the information that we have and help those less fortunate.

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