Introduction: COVID Times are dominated by two key words: UNCERTAINTY and UNTIMELINESS. The regular pattern of daily life has changed rapidly and drastically. No one is certain about tomorrow. Positive cases are increasing steadily. One statistical model predicts that India will touch and cross 250000 cases a day by February 2021. WHO keeps reminding the world that COVID-19 is here to stay for at least two years. Now it is not a question of IF, but WHEN will the virus may hit me!!!
What are the implications of this reality? In the coming months, many religious may be down with the virus. Many will recover, a few will die. Those above sixty years of age and those with other illnesses are more vulnerable. Some of the victims may be key persons with high profile jobs in our congregations and dioceses, such as, superiors, managers of societies and trusts, heads of institutions, administrators, staff, etc. What happens if such persons are diagnosed as COVID-positive? What are the challenges to be met? What will be the implications if the treatment is prolonged? What happens if the person dies? Are we preparing ourselves for these eventualities? Are our systems in place so as to allow for a seamless transition in case of emergencies?
Fr Trevor D’Souza, OFM
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