That means the masks, that were slipping of late, have to be back on. We are also going into social season, parties, weddings, get togethers, we certainly see an uptick in these events end of the year, and this must be curtailed. Take a decision about whether to attend or not, and, the hosts, difficult as it may be, will have to restrict and abide by the new rules that may come into force soon.

This is directly linked to social distancing. We saw some adherence during the beginning of the outbreak. We remember all those chalk circles outside stores, telling people to space out while they await their turn. We may not go back to that, but avoiding crowds is wise.

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Hygiene, which means frequent hand washing, should be back to the levels it was earlier, if you have slipped. Caution is key, and it is no to panic, yes to precautions. Authorities have yet another ‘P’ word to think of —prepare.