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Foolishly Isshmart citizens #Coronaera

Hey people,

Post All Fools Day , I don't think there is a better topic to talk about  in the Corona Era! Every doctor who is working in emergency is facing these what I call  "foolishly issmart attendants".

Who are they?
They are citizens of India mostly or non citizens of India who are paranoid of corona virus. They are divided in all states , all religions , all economic backgrounds.

What do they do?
Roam around the country, do mass gathering , celebrate festivals , parties incessantly giving a deaf ear to the warning of pandemic. They take it like cheating on a diet or their routine medication. 

Why are they annoying ?
They come to hospitals , hide or lie about the most important symptoms because of various reasons. Be it  travel history , fever , cough . Eventually expose more people .

Why are they foolish?
They think eventually doctors would not know , blood work up will not show , examination will be missed. They don't understand the magnitude of trouble they're inviting to themselves and the country.

Why do they do this?
The f factor . The fear to be isolated, the fear to be left aloof . The fear to be separated from loved one and not see them. The fear of contracting infection if they don't have one. 

How do we handle? We are trying more ways and means...
Any good inputs are always welcome!

Rest of the space is yours!
So far so much!

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