MANILA, Philippines — My recent experience with Covid-19 was certainly far from pleasant. But I was mentally prepared for it, and its clinical course was exactly how I imagined it would take. With God’s grace and mercy, it played out just like the movie in my mind.
I’ve long advocated that Covid-19 is something we should be concerned about, fight and prevent—and not fear. Fear, phobia, paranoia, and panic are the mindsets that nourish Covid-19 and make it thrive.
Observe the countries that have prevailed over this pandemic: New Zealand, Taiwan, and Vietnam, among others. Their mindset is fight, prevent, don’t fear.
Now observe the countries that have unwittingly nurtured a mi…
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