Covid-19 has brought out the best in people - Secondary school writing competition winning entry - Writing Wednesday
Hello everybody and welcome back to another blog post,
Despite all the negative media stories around Covid-19: the collapse of businesses, the increase in death rates, and the number of people who seem to be treating this crisis as a holiday, I can also say that people have been doing really positive things to help the cause and I think it's just as important to reflect upon that.
One example of this effort, particularly around our gratitude towards the NHS, were the millions of people across the nation who got involved in clapping for the 1.5 million workers on the frontline. I didn't realise just how effective this simple act of kindness would be until one nurse was moved to tears. "We heard you loud and clear," said one nurse at Nuneaton hospital.
However, it wasn't just the clapping that showed our increased gratitude for these amazing workers. Many people have individually gone out of their way to raise money for their service. Captain Tom Moore, a 99 year old war veteran, raised over £3 million in support of the NHS. He initially wanted to raise just £1,000 by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. However, as millions of people heard his amazing story, more and more people donated, achieving way more than his original target. I was really inspired by this because it showed that if an elderly man could achieve this, then many more people could also.
Many were also grateful for the work of the police force. Working nine to five in a dangerous and unpredictable job, these Trojan-like soldiers ceaselessly work without complaint, to ensure that our public areas remain safe for us to be in. Not only is the work of a police officer physically and mentally demanding (chasing criminals and reasoning the wrong) the face of a new pandemic has posed a challenge to our police force. After contracting the coronavirus, one Metropolitan police officer sadly died of the virus. However, despite the threatening death toll, the majority of people have ensured that social distancing is continuing. I have kept myself busy with baking and regular walks and many more have found new ways to live through these challenging times. All this has helped to ensure that there are fewer people for the police to deal with and has helped to prevent the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Although many amazing individuals have hit the headlines, we must not forget the work of the people in our local area, who are also making an impact. Like our wartime relatives, quarantine and self isolation has forced many people to think optimistically about all the things that could be done to help the situation. Many have joined Facebook groups as volunteer shoppers for the elderly and single parents, who require the basic essentials like fruit, vegetables, and sanitary products. Many have also designed and created face masks for key workers and people who need to do their weekly shopping. All of these things have helped limit the spread of the Covid-19 and have helped relieve the stress of desperate, disadvantaged people. Where would we be without our own small party of heroes within our community? Without our own individual endeavours, our public sector workers would struggle more during these already challenging times.
Despite all the negative media stories around Covid-19: the collapse of businesses, the increase in death rates, and the number of people who seem to be treating this crisis as a holiday, I can also say that people have been doing really positive things to help the cause and I think it's just as important to reflect upon that.
One example of this effort, particularly around our gratitude towards the NHS, were the millions of people across the nation who got involved in clapping for the 1.5 million workers on the frontline. I didn't realise just how effective this simple act of kindness would be until one nurse was moved to tears. "We heard you loud and clear," said one nurse at Nuneaton hospital.
The Telegraph
However, it wasn't just the clapping that showed our increased gratitude for these amazing workers. Many people have individually gone out of their way to raise money for their service. Captain Tom Moore, a 99 year old war veteran, raised over £3 million in support of the NHS. He initially wanted to raise just £1,000 by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. However, as millions of people heard his amazing story, more and more people donated, achieving way more than his original target. I was really inspired by this because it showed that if an elderly man could achieve this, then many more people could also.
BBC Breakfast
Many were also grateful for the work of the police force. Working nine to five in a dangerous and unpredictable job, these Trojan-like soldiers ceaselessly work without complaint, to ensure that our public areas remain safe for us to be in. Not only is the work of a police officer physically and mentally demanding (chasing criminals and reasoning the wrong) the face of a new pandemic has posed a challenge to our police force. After contracting the coronavirus, one Metropolitan police officer sadly died of the virus. However, despite the threatening death toll, the majority of people have ensured that social distancing is continuing. I have kept myself busy with baking and regular walks and many more have found new ways to live through these challenging times. All this has helped to ensure that there are fewer people for the police to deal with and has helped to prevent the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Although many amazing individuals have hit the headlines, we must not forget the work of the people in our local area, who are also making an impact. Like our wartime relatives, quarantine and self isolation has forced many people to think optimistically about all the things that could be done to help the situation. Many have joined Facebook groups as volunteer shoppers for the elderly and single parents, who require the basic essentials like fruit, vegetables, and sanitary products. Many have also designed and created face masks for key workers and people who need to do their weekly shopping. All of these things have helped limit the spread of the Covid-19 and have helped relieve the stress of desperate, disadvantaged people. Where would we be without our own small party of heroes within our community? Without our own individual endeavours, our public sector workers would struggle more during these already challenging times.
I hope this has helped you to see the humbling work that is going on behind the scenes and I truly hope that it has spread a little light to your day.🌞
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