What’s All The Panic About?
Really, another article about COVID-19?
What you don’t want me to write another article about COVID-19?
Hmm, what can I write about then?
As you could imagine we have been keeping an eye on the Coronavirus, and what is happening with our society and culture. Canada has always been a warm and welcoming country. We typically look out for one another and typically help our neighbours. As we saw at the beginning of the worldwide pandemic, the store shelves were being cleared by those in a panic.
Why such a panic?
Simply put, we don’t know what will happen in the coming days. COVID-19 is part of the Coronavirus diseases. This is the same virus family that brings us
the common cold. What makes this so
different from the common cold or the flu?
We have never seen this mutation until now. Unlike other coronaviruses that we have seen
in the past – we do not have an immunity built up in our systems. This can be quite concerning because we don’t know what will happen with it. This much we know, we have survived other illnesses in the past and we will survive this too.
So what can we do?
Follow the advice of our Health Care professionals:
WHO is recommending that people take simple precautions to reduce exposure to and transmission of the virus.
The UN agency advises people to:
- Frequently wash their hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or warm water and soap;
- Cover their mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue when sneezing or coughing, and dispose of used tissues into a lidded garbage bin, then wash hands thoroughly;
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever or cough
- Seek early medical help if they have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and share their travel history with healthcare providers
- Avoid direct, unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals when visiting live markets in affected areas
- Avoid eating raw or under-cooked animal products and exercise care when handling raw meat, milk or animal organs to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked food.
What about our investments?
Don’t make any rash decisions. You put your trust in the advice of your advisor and they would have done all that they can to be sure you were in the right investments. Your advisor should be in contact with you shortly to discuss your investments and what is happening with them and the market. If you don’t hear from your advisor - let us know and we can put you in contact with another advisor that can help you.
What else can be done?
As we are entering a new and changing world – we would like to remind you that we are here for you. If you have any questions or concerns, need help with getting groceries or just need someone to talk to. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help.
Regards
William Snodgrass (905-912-6399) (william@snodgrassgroupinsurance.ca)