IMPORTANCE IN FOLLOWING HEALTH PROTOCOLS AND SAVING LIVES AGAINST

COVID-19

COVID-19, a virus that has been roaming all around the world, wherein people
are prohibited from leaving their homes in order to protect themselves from getting
infected by the virus. We have been living from this virus for over a year now and
different variants especially Delta have shown up during the pandemic. Various news
reports in recent months have indicated that some people believe this virus is not a
serious threat. I think it is time that we should open our eyes and know why it is
important to follow health protocols and save lives.

The main reason is that it lessens the number of cases and deaths among
citizens. Over the past few months ever since the lockdown, cases and deaths have
risen dramatically, due mainly to people not following the health protocols. According to
a news article by the Republic of the Philippines News Agency, citizens in Davao
disobeyed health protocols, resulting in a resurgence of COVID infections in the city that
became one of the highest rates of cases in the country.

The second reason is that wearing a mask and doing social distancing is very
effective, especially when you are going out of your house to do something important.
These 2 are one of the protocols that the government advises us to do in the midst of
the pandemic. According to an article by the University of Southern Mississippi, these 2
protocols are much required since these limit your exposure to the virus and slow its
spread especially going outside.

Lastly, it reduces your risk, as well as the others from being infected by the virus.
When coughing or sneezing, covering your mouth and nose prevents the virus from
spreading, especially since it's droplets are the fastest way for it to spread. Washing
your hands is important because it removes the germs from the cough or sneeze
droplets, lowering your risk of becoming infected with the virus.

We should realize what is happening to our world, by opening our eyes and
discipline ourselves to do what is right. It is important to follow the health protocols that
were advised by the government in order to save ourselves and others. Doing these
protocols can stop the spread of the virus soon and people can go back to their normal
lives.

SOURCES:
https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/368-the-expensive-price-of-disobedience
https://www.usm.edu/student-health-services/covid-19-health-protocols.php