At a time, world economies are gradually picking up and opening, the world is yet gain caught up with deep uncertainties. In developing countries, the severity of its impact is already taking a crunch toll with restrictions, potential service disruptions, economic downturn, and a surge in cases. In Nigeria, the outlook from this variant is disturbing owing to our perception and preparedness to pandemic. More agonizingly, the entire globe is confronted with fears and anxiety as each country is swinging into actions to find ways to subdue the trauma the variant may unleash on citizens and the economy.
In the light of this, it is expedient we become more proactive in preventing any loophole. As such prevention strategies need to be reinvigorated. We must not slack in our personal and corporate hygiene. Also, wearing of mask, observing health protocols and strict adherence to public health measures must be at the front banner yet again. Health officials must immediately deploy strict and decisive epidemiological control measures to curtail any imminent spread. Corporate executives, business heads, politicians and opinion molders need to engage in public advocacy on enlightening their subjects about this virus and leading by example in adhering to health safety guidelines. Government on its part must ensure the timely provision of vaccines for all and smooth administration of the vaccines. The omicron variant is a wakeup call that pandemic threat to public safety is real.
For the time being, Safety Consultants and Solution Providers (SCSP) lend a strong voice in advocating for public safety in this trying time. Our unrelenting passion for safety for enhanced productivity is waxing stronger even in the face of pandemic. It is our utmost desire that the citizenry is safe and the virus finally defeated.
