A letter to my fellow countrymen, brothers and sisters.
This coronavirus disease is very serious business. Please take it seriously.
If there was ever a time when we needed to take responsibility for our health and that of our fellow citizens, this is the time.
If ever there was a time when we needed to care about ourselves and those around us, this is the time.
If there was ever a time when our governments needed to act to protect their citizens from an invisible enemy, this is the time.
This is not the time for violence and brutality from soldiers and the police. It is time for compassionate guidance and direction.
Let us follow these minimum guidelines and be safe.
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water frequently.
- Do not touch your face, nose, eyes and mouth with dirty hands.
- Avoid crowds as much as possible.
- “Stay at home”, “Shelter in place” as much as possible, especially when you are not feeling well.
This disease does not discriminate. Whether you are rich or poor, white or black, no matter what your social or political status is, it knows no boundaries. We are all in this together.
If we do not get it right, the results could be disastrous.
Sizakufa siphele du!
Ernest D. Simela, M.D.
SIMELA AFRICA 