Not over until it’s over: Nepal’s forgetfulness and negligence regarding Covid-19

The wave of Covid-19 is back and it is back with serious revenge this time. It is likely to puncture our false confidence built by a massive drive of antidotes vaccination across the world. The rate of being cured made some of us think of the disease as nothing more than regular flu, some kind of media sensationalism and corporate conspiracy.

We really forgot the way bodies were dumped in the streets, family members were abandoned, and ventilators were not to be found this time around last year. We started herding in parties and in public places as if our proximity would ensure immunity and consequent indemnity. It was also assumed that zestful celebrations would dethrone the crown-shaped virus.