With the number of confirmed cases in the United States growing every day, the country has been recognized as the hardest-hit country in all over the world by COVID-19.
As the number of cases continues to rise and America’s own healthcare industry takes on a wealth of challenges, it is far more essential to take the necessary steps to protect oneself from the deadly virus. This is especially true if you find yourself in public places.
The current status of the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on public gatherings
In recent weeks, scientists all around the world have managed to determine the true extent of COVID-19 and the potential impact it has on the way life in the future.
Public gatherings and common places have been recognized as potential hotspots because of how contagious the virus can truly get. This has led to the cancellation of various events, such as concerts, markets, and even the 2020 Olympics. When the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the virus as a pandemic, multiple nations around the globe also took extraordinary measures to contain the virus by canceling large gatherings.
Governments, businesses, and organizations have taken a large effort to put a halt to their activities involving mass attendance to curb the spread of the disease itself. In the case of America, such efforts have led to the closure of theme parks, such as Six Flags, the cancellation of festivals and conferences, such as E3, and the suspension of seasons for professional sporting leagues.
Although these cancellations of public gatherings were undertaken for the safety of the general public, many have fostered a growing sense of worry and panic altogether. One manifestation of such panic and mass hysteria can be seen in the continuous hoarding by American consumers, which have resulted in a shortage of essential cleaning supplies.
How crowd limitation can help solve the worldwide pandemic
Seeing that the cases in the U.S. alone have surpassed that of any other country in the world, many medical experts have taken their time to voice their concerns over the pandemic and support for limiting crowds.
According to the American Society for Microbiology stalwart and infectious disease specialist Dr. Robin Patel, “[limiting crowds] is a legitimate way to prevent the spread or try to prevent the spread of the virus.” Additionally, she also believes that the best strategy to deal with the situation at hand is to contain the problem as “[it is] at those events that people come together, and from the standpoint of transmission, not congregating in that manner does make sense.”
On the other hand, Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital New York city, also expressed praise over the decision made by establishments and the government to put mass gatherings on hold.
Glatter believes that such a move can make a significant difference in these crucial times, saying: “In the midst of community spread of COVID-19 within the U.S., organizers of large events, meetings, and festivals need to realize the potential risks to all attendees”. He also added that “It’s in the best interest of all parties involved to cancel such events.”
Conclusion
With the coronavirus pandemic taking full effect right within the United States’ own borders, it has become increasingly clear that the necessary measures must be taken to prevent the spread of the disease. This is especially true when it comes to public gatherings.
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