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Aamna
February is ending and a new month about to start tomorrow. First covid patient arrived in India though its far away from Delhi that's only relief as of now. Uncertainty start looming around. Our cafeteria meet also
"You know covid is spreading like wild fire in China " Karuna said.
"and there is complete lockdown in Wuhan " Aamir said
"Visuals are really scary"Karuna said ,a video js playing in her mobile.I take her mobile to have a closer look. Streets are empty, shopping malls,market, playground, schools, hotels ,restaurants everything is closed. Public transportation is completely shut down and private vehicles isn't allowed people are locked in their homes struggling for end meets.
"Allah raham (mercy)" words automatically came out from my mouth.
"I just wish it doesn't spread in India, we live in very close settlement, it would be very difficult to contain it."Aamir said
"Focus on your studies, government and administration is there to think about all this." Familiar voice gives opinion from side table.
"Seniors, always tries to stop our conversation "karuna whispered while folding her hand on table and hide her face in disappointment
"Its for your own good" retreating figure said .
March has arrive so does spring in India. Boganvelia is blooming with pink and white flowers. It felt someone has paints the surrounding with pink and white. There is lane of Palash trees side by side of roads. Trees are blossoming with red orange flowers sometimes it gave illusion of red carpet. I recharged myself with this natural beauty.
Its lunch break and we are heading towards hostel mess for having lunch.
" aaj phir daal khani padegi " (Lentils again for lunch ) I sigh putting my head on Karuna's shoulder
" ab doctor banane ke liye ye kurbani to deni padegi meri jaan " ( Tor achieving goals like getting medical degree you have to sacrifice your taste bud sweet heart) she laughed.
We took our plates, put cucumber & tomato salad,lentils and roti (bread) in plate and sat on a table.News channel is running on television .
"First covid case in Delhi " news anchor shared the news and morsel fall from my hand.That news caught our full attention. Where that patient is shifted,his condition, travel history everything is part of panel discussion.
"What will happen now? Karuna asked.
"I dont know "
We are little worried but we can't do anything on this. Everything is dependent on authorities and public. How serious people will take it. We resumed our classes after lunch. Next few days were spent in researching about this disease thorough books present in library ,information shared by experts.
As the day passing cases start increasing and spread isn't limited to metropolitan cities. Tier two and tier three cities start reporting covid cases. Covid is becoming part of our lunch and dinner discussions.
"People are still taking this disease lightly. "Aamir said while sipping coffee.
"Unfortunately "Karuna sighed
"Educated people are behaving like illiterates , people are willing to breach protocols. "I continued
"Its not rocket science in wearing a mask " Sajid
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