Fig.: Danielle from Switzerland, Smith Nwokocha from Nigeria, Amna from Pakistan, Nwe N Tun from the United States, and Shashi from India shared their stories and feelings about reunion during the pandemic on the youtube channel of GPDN.
Feb. 20, 2022
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2019, the world has been threatened by the highly transmitted variant of Omicron, and the number of confirmed cases in various countries remains high. It is emotionally meaningful to be able to maintain a strong connection with close family and friends during these difficult times. The independent international media "Global People Daily News" hosted the online program "Moon of Reunion" on February, in which Danielle from Switzerland, Smith Nwokocha from Nigeria, Amna from Pakistan, and Nwe N Tun from the United States shared their stories with the pandemic. The perception of what it means to be reunited. Webcast link at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tw2_r1xdXo.
The video "Prayer for the World" was shown at the start of the program. The hostess, Judith, expressed hope that through this prayer, she would pass on positive energy, comfort the hearts of the world, and make it through 2022. Judith stated that different cultures around the world have their own distinct reunion festivals. The more difficult the time, the more exciting the reunion.
Danielle, a 75-year-old Swiss grandmother, believes that Christmas is more than just a religious holiday; it is also a great time to reconnect with family, follow friends, and write letters to others! She shared her Christmas wishes on the program, feeling the global fear of Covid-19, social isolation, and individualism: I would like people to live their lives looking out for others, being more attentive to others, and listening to each other more, even if their opinion is different. And, of course, I'd like to see these people who are barely surviving due to a lack of resources receive more so they can live a decent life.
Smith Nwokocha, a Nigerian social worker, sees the human-to-human changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic in a new and positive light. He sees the crisis as an opportunity to strengthen our bonds with our families, as we have more opportunities to spend quality time with them, both in terms of communication and intimacy. Furthermore, the rise of remote work has greatly increased the opportunity to work for various organizations all over the world.
Informal social gatherings with friends and family, according to Amna of Pakistan, are an important part of social life in her country. Covid-19 has forced people to stop socializing with others, and even small gatherings can be frightening. In response, she took active steps to overcome the challenges by participating in online meetings, absorbing a great deal of information, and raising public awareness. She sincerely hopes that the epidemic will be over by the spring of 2022, allowing the family to reunite happily, relieve the heavy burden of body and mind, and maintain warmth and vitality.
Nwe N Tun, an MRI technician at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, California, USA, sees people getting closer as the pandemic spreads. Online meetings, virtual classes, computer games, and online meetings with friends and family have all become more convenient, cost-effective, and secure as technology has progressed. We can meet whenever we want, anywhere in the world; there's no need to buy expensive plane tickets or miss work or school. Throughout the pandemic, technological advancement has brightened our lives. According to Nwe N Tun, the human coronavirus, discovered in 1995, has seven strains that infect humans. One of the viruses that emerged globally in 2019 was Covid-19, an airborne infection. While vaccination provides immunity against the virus, it is important to note that vaccines cannot fully protect us; they can only cut off a portion of the chain of infection, highlighting the importance of preventive measures.
At the end of the program, a pandemic prevention video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BllltkAVu7A) with three don'ts, five do's, and six tips was shown. In the face of this never-ending battle, hostess Judith encouraged everyone to use the methods in the video to avoid the pandemic, protect themselves and others, and to wish everyone safety and health.