To survive coronavirus, we must choose to see the positive side of life

The Covid-19 crisis, like no other that I know of, is likely to test our resilience as a people. The experts are not couching their words with much hope. Their message is clear – it is going to get worse before it gets better. Furthermore, it is likely to be a protracted experience – four to five months at least. Add to this the conspiracy theories being churned out through the social media, and you have a perfect recipe for fear and despondency. Those who depend on daily wages and roadside business have reason enough to fret. As reports from elsewhere indicate, this must certainly be the government’s real headache.