By Syazwani
2020 has been a challenging year to everyone all over the world. the cause of it are because of the pandemic Covid-19. Covid-19 has caused chaos and we are now witnessing an uncharted series of events that none of us has experienced before. The way we socialize, the way we work, the way we live our lives and the way we learn are changing. It leaving many to wonder when things might revert to normal.
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While everyone is very anxious to go back to their normal life, there is one thing that most people have not realized, which is many thins will never be the same again. This pandemic could transform the world at work, the businesses we use and the way public transport system operate.
Besides that, the handshake which has been the traditional mode of getting in most societies for centuries might be squeezed out to reduce the spread of the viruses from one person to another. In this new world, mingling with people who we do not know intimately could be the greatest comfort of life.
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Furthermore, postponing and reducing mass gatherings that bring people together and have the potential to amplify the disease are much required at the moment, as it increase the risk of transmission of the virus due to large numbers of people in close contact for extended periods.
The holy month of Ramadan which is celebrated by Muslims from all over the world that falls between late April and late May has raised concerns among the health experts and government as the Covid-19 continues. According to the World Health Organisations (WHO), cancelling social and religious gatherings should be seriously considered and instead, virtual alternatives using platforms such as television, video conference and social media can be used to substitute the old traditional activities.
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