It was a regular morning for some. A day filled with plans and projections of where to visit to enjoy the summer holiday. As a matter of fact, some people were in the middle of planning their spring break getaway. Unfortunately, these plans were given an uppercut and perhaps a funeral service of a nature similar to those conducted by the Ghanaian dancing pallbearers led by Benjamin Aidoo. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of the Coronavirus a global pandemic. This led most vacationers to say goodbye to travel plans.
Cases of COVID19 continue to raise in some areas but are well under control in some territories. Many of the Caribbean islands where people typically go for vacation are being applauded by the World Health Organization for their success in taming the roar of the Coronavirus in their region. In certain locales across the globe, there still exists strict policies on how business places operate. This has caused a major shift in how people approach outing spots.
Once upon a time, you could tumble out of your bed in the morning and take a slow cruise to your favourite breakfast spot and eat your favourite morning meal. Well, unfortunately, for many areas this is no longer something that is acceptable. In most places, you can only enjoy the services of a restaurant or other entities by contacting the organization ahead of time. This communication might be to place an order that will be delivered or an order that you will be picking up via what is now dubbed “curbside pickup”.
Thankfully, there are still some locations that will permit you to come in and dine or sit at the bar. However, this is limited. Most regions now have rules about how many people can be in one place at the same time. This is all in an effort to be in line with the world’s thrust to minimize the spread of the virus by practising social distancing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in order to practice social distancing, you must be at a minimum of 6 feet away from other persons who are not members of your household. This translates to staying approximately 2 arms’ length apart.
Based on this social distancing protocol, you can easily see why communicating with organizations and making reservations ahead of time has become the new norm. in this time, companies that help with booking and reservations are a very useful resource. Some of these platforms assist you in finding the place nearest to you that is just what you need. They provide you with all the information you need. This includes the offerings of a business place, operating hours and feedback from others who have had the opportunity to try the business.
As we all tackle this new norm, let us do so humbly knowing that our willingness to cooperate can result in saving many lives.
