Travel Bug

A lot of friends in the travel business are sharing their thoughts on the coronavirus situation and how the media is blowing it out of proportion. I get it; I had one family cancel their spring break trip to visit family because their destination was/is quarantining arrivals for two weeks — the exact length of their stay making the long journey pointless. I also had another couple nervous about their once in a lifetime river journey in Asia. There were a lot of nervous consultations every Saturday but in the end they are in destination and hopefully enjoying their trip without much (more) worry. Personally I think it warrants the media’s attention and concern. Sure, the flu is killing more people than the coronavirus but at least with the flu we know how to fight it. We understand “that” enemy. The coronavirus is an unknown. We should treat it much like the flu to protect those with compromised immune systems and everyone around us. So, sure, self-isolating is good. Limiting migration and travelling is good. At least until we understand better what we’re up against. We may be the typical patient who recovers from it but I personally think it’s irresponsible to import the virus into our community.