There has been a deep amount of humanity within the village of Huntington as the international crisis has brought so many people together in a time of despair. COVID-19 has affected the lives of many, leaving families and individuals isolated from the rest of the world. The usual way of living has been taken away, however, we must view this pandemic in a positive light.
There has been an improvement on environmental issues as levels of air pollutants and warming gases over some cities and regions are showing significant drops as coronavirus impacts work and travel. There is a sense of hope for the world. What we do now will impact and shape the future ahead.
The element of the unknown seems to be the worst of the pandemic. Nonetheless, technology has proven to be a saviour to many people as they can speak to loved ones. David Wygant, an author and speaker who wrote about The Power of Facetime, said: “If we just took time to get on a Facetime call, and got to see somebody for five or six minutes, you get a feel for them, you get to know them.”
This is the world’s coping method of not seeing your loved ones. Wygant also explains how people should get ‘dolled-up’ if they want to, even if it’s a five-minute thing.
This crisis has also proven to be a lesson as you don’t need money to have a good time. Many individuals are investing more time into things that actually matter. Whether that be from gardening to helping those in need.
Huntington is heavily populated with elderly people, this means that during this time, many people are vulnerable. People of communities are going out of their way to help the elderly which is a huge inspiration to the rest of the world as this is a very important time for everyone to help out.
What are people doing to help?
Amy Jones, a care worker from the village, showed an amazing example of community sprit whilst she helped the vulnerable. Amy had been working in healthcare even know she had known about the risks. She was helping a paralysed lady and a man with cerebral palsy to continue to live at home, hoping that they do not end in hospital.
Amy said: “I have been helping with their care because their normal carers are isolating. One of the carers is pregnant so will be off now for a few weeks so I’m helping to cover some of her shifts.
“It’s important to smile at people and talk from a far distance if you can make people feel less alone. I think we just need to try our best to make something positive out of a bad situation.”
According to the Office for National Statistics, 30% of people feel lonely during these times. Also, 66% feel stressed or anxious, this is why it is important to check up on your relatives and neighbours.
The citizens of Huntington persuade people to take this time to do positive things for yourself and others.
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