So a family member of one of the teachers at my school died this week. They said it was seizures until the head hurts so much then coma since 2 weeks ago. I was going to share it yesterday, but I didn't as a few things hadn't popped into my head yet. I don't know the full specifics like was there treatment, denied the right to a hospital, etc... With that being said, a few thoughts in regards to covid and the current hospital overload popped into my head.
1. Could this be counted as part of the covid statistic? Reason being is the person died during the height of covid and might have been able to get the proper treatment if covid wasn't present.
2. The overloaded hospitals due to covid means people who need medical treatment for other things aren't likely to get it. Personally I have a clogged ear and want to get it looked at, but I am 99.99% certain if I tried to go to get it looked at, I would be refused. Why? Searching on Google seems to indicate the place I need to go to are at hospitals.
3. If people know hospitals are crowded because of covid cases, how many likely are they to even attempt to seek treatment even if they need it(they might not know they need it)?
4. There is likely to be a massive hole in the medical industry if and when things finally settle down. You will have people retire and quit over everything they had to deal with, stress and mental health being the main factors.
5. We could do a 6 degrees study of our own and I am sure we all know at least 5 people who have been affected by covid. Maybe more.
6. This is why allowing dual citizenship is going to be important. Think of the talent Indonesia has lost because people rather stay where they currently are than return to Indonesia. Yes there are various reasons, but generally speaking, Indonesia will need all the help they can get.
7. Covid is going to be determine the 2024 Presidential election. Either Jokowi declares state of emergency where he stays as president, whoever runs will be asked, 'what did you do?', or a hardliner is going to rise up.