Life in Sanitized World

Life in Sanitized WorldThe outbreak of Covid_19 and its deadly effect has prompted many Government agencies and private organizations to sanitize their premises. Lot many pesticides, germ killers, disinfectants are used which must be killing all other viruses too.Government agencies are moving tankers filled with disinfectants and spraying all over the city. Buses, railway coaches are sprayed with disinfectants from outside and as well inside. Special care is taken to use disinfectant on hand rails, seats, hanging hand supports etc.Public representatives like MLAs/MPs/Corporators have been using their funds to sanitize localities and buildings in their constituency.As soon as Civid_19 positive patient is found in any building then entire building is sanitized and sealed.At personal level also all have been sanitizing their houses. There is repeated use of hand sanitizer in every household. People have been putting sanitizer on electric switches, door handles, mobile phones, remote controls of TV / Air Conditioner etc.Prior to Covid_19 there was this movement for eating fruits and vegetables grown in an organic way. It was said that lot many pesticides are used in growing vegetables and if consumed by human beings then same shall be proved to be harmful to human body. In fact it is such a deadly chemical that farmers were consuming the same to commit suicide.Vegetables grown in Organic way do not have any pesticides usage and are safe to consume.Similarly in case of fruits carbide used on mangoes was criticised as very harmful to body. Same case with Chemicals used to hasten process of bananas making ripe. Pesticides used on grapes made us to wash them 2-3 times.However in this new sanitized world it is sure that we will come in contact with chemicals. It is also certain that these chemicals will go into our stomach and also affect our skin.Now one can say that remedy for such situation is repeated hand wash with soap. But then even soap contains chemicals.The scenario of future shall be as follows1) Handshake will become historyEarlier to Covid_19 people all over the world have been using shake hand to greet each other. There has been also custom of giving each other hug or touching each other’s cheeks. However such gestures have already become history and people are not likely to continue with the same.2) Entertainment will be restricted to Drawing Room.Earlier entertainment means going to theatre to watch movie or drama. Attending music concert. Watch game of football, hockey, cricket etc. in Stadium. However now these activities will happen on TV screen in your house.3) Marriages, Birthday parties etc. by maintaining SD.Whenever there is gathering of people involved for any family function then it would have to be conducted by maintaining social distance (SD) .This would automatically put restriction on number of guests to be invited.4) Travel would be minimumPeople will avoid travel at any cost. They would travel only if absolutely necessary. The mode of travels such as AC trains, AC buses, Aeroplane etc. shall not be preferred. As far as possible personal vehicle would be used.5) No SpittingThis is best outcome of Covid_19. Earlier people were consuming paan, tobacco, gutkha, supari etc. and spit. They used to spit in corners, on road dividers, on walls, on staircase etc. Now at least this has stopped and need to be ensured.6) Long ques at airportsGovernment would enforce strict checking while boarding aircraft and also for those who arrive from different locations. One can expect long ques at airports.7) Sanitizer Bath.The government offices in Telangana have installed Sanitizer tunnels. Those entering office will have to pass through such tunnel and get sprayed with disinfectant chemicals.These chemicals will stay on your body till you go home and take bath. They would stay on your clothes as well.8) Footwear ManagementIt has been said that Corona Virus is spread due to footwear.Many establishments and houses will ask footwear to be removed outside. People will also prefer footwear which can be washed.9) Embracing TechnologyThere will be more usage of Net Banking, UPI payments etc. Meetings will be held on Video Conference. Since your fingers will be on these gadgets most of the time they will have to be sanitized. Your fingers will be laden with chemicals all the time.While full effort shall be made to avoid Covid_19 infection by these Sanitization programmes, I am sure Doctors will have queue of patients complaining about stomach pain, skin disorders, digestive issues, eye irritations and respiratory disorders.Datt Udasdatt.udas63@gmail.com