It would seem like many people are still living in denial, yet the covid variant, or second wave, will have more devastating effects, compared to the first wave.
It's actually scary
[1] These are trying times indeed
Before looking at what gov, the Opposition & civil society should be doing, we as citizens, need to realise we have a role to play
We really need to change our behaviour, if any gov measures are to be successful
it can't be business as usual
It would seem like many people are still living in denial, yet the covid variant, or second wave, will have more devastating effects, compared to the first wave.
It's actually scary
Lets sanitize, wear masks,& adhere to all regulations, to the best of our individual abilities
most importantly, let us demand the same, of those we can't avoid contact with
Please improve on effective & accurate information dissemination
Curfews & a hard-handed approach,seemingly oblivious to citizens' livelihoods & needs,won't be effective
The public transport system needs to be attended to.
The monopolization hasn't worked, with those long queues, more so in this rainy season, being a breeding ground for more infections
Citizens need to know where they can get medical help, within their localities.
By & large, this information is lacking, leaving most citizens at the mercy of social media
This needs to be attended to ASAP
Parliament, & the Opposition,through it's alternative Min of Health,equally need to play watchdog, jumping in, however they can
This isn't a time for politicking but decisive leadership
Government, civil society, development partners, individuals, all must play their part
Its self serving, to ask what gov or others are doing, when we are being reckless in our individual capacities
More from Government
Let me take a stab at this after years of reporting on Marine One, HMX-1, Continuity of Government, etc. None of this is definitive, but it could help explain what folks are seeing:
1.) HMX-1, which flies the VH-3D and VH-60N 'White Top' helicopters used to move... 1/X
the President and VP around, those helos being called Marine One or Two when either is onboard, need to train. The urban landing zones, including WH and VP Residence, are not simple to get in and out of. So, crews need some currency training. They are not just tasked with... 2/X
moving POTUS and VP to get them around the region and to Andrews AFB for long-haul flights, they are essential to Continuity of Government operations. This means that if a threat were to emerge, they need to be ready to snatch POTUS and VP in minutes. This is partially... 3/X
why they have a full forward operating location at Naval Support Activity Anacostia, just 3 miles from the WH. As such, practice is important and considering the state of things, it is critical now more than in any recent memory. 4/X
2.) Considering what happened last week, including mobs of Trump supporters screaming in unison to hang the VP for doing what the constitution states, absolutely despicable in every way, security has been tightened just as it has been all over. Using the helicopters instead.. 5/X
1.) HMX-1, which flies the VH-3D and VH-60N 'White Top' helicopters used to move... 1/X
Very noisy helicopters flying around Vice President\u2019s residence \u2014 what is going on? pic.twitter.com/XPs1A3px7m
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 11, 2021
the President and VP around, those helos being called Marine One or Two when either is onboard, need to train. The urban landing zones, including WH and VP Residence, are not simple to get in and out of. So, crews need some currency training. They are not just tasked with... 2/X
moving POTUS and VP to get them around the region and to Andrews AFB for long-haul flights, they are essential to Continuity of Government operations. This means that if a threat were to emerge, they need to be ready to snatch POTUS and VP in minutes. This is partially... 3/X
why they have a full forward operating location at Naval Support Activity Anacostia, just 3 miles from the WH. As such, practice is important and considering the state of things, it is critical now more than in any recent memory. 4/X
2.) Considering what happened last week, including mobs of Trump supporters screaming in unison to hang the VP for doing what the constitution states, absolutely despicable in every way, security has been tightened just as it has been all over. Using the helicopters instead.. 5/X
