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Fatigue, of course, is one of the possible symptoms of COVID-19. But I would like to write about the so-called “pandemic fatigue” – a feeling of exhaustion, impatience, even resignation among people sick and tired of lockdowns and limits to their normal behavior. This has led some to feel a little demotivated about following recommended health protocols to protect themselves and others from the virus. I do not need to explain how such behavior, especially if espoused by many in our population, could lead to another surge in COVID-19 infections.

The reproduction rate of Covid-19 in the Philippines has been on a decline for several weeks now, a trend that augurs well for a strong economic recovery next year.

In my columns in the past, I discussed how we should change from a lockdown perspective to a “living-with-COVID19” frame of mind. Even when a vaccine comes up, experts have said that it will take some time before we can have it available to everyone. And until everyone gets vaccinated, we will not really feel safe.