My letter to The New Paper on the above
matter is published today, Monday 12th September 2016.
In the letter “Air Zika updates
on TV during ad breaks”, (The New Paper; Sept 5) reader Eunice Li Dan Yue suggested
that the location of active clusters and the number of cases be constantly
provided on the small screen.
I do not agree as I believe this
may cause alarm.
It should be enough to have Zika
updates broadcast during the news.
The authorities have advised
Singaporeans to remain calm, and assured us that everything is being done to
ensure the disease is under control.
People need to be educated on the
prevention of infectious diseases, but we cannot live in fear all the time.
A few days ago, a feeder bus
driver advised me not to travel to Aljunied and other areas with Zika clusters.
But I do not see any need to just
stay at home and watch TV.
This is precisely why there must
not be an overkill of the Zika virus updates.
RAYMOND ANTHONY
FERNANDO
No comments:
Post a Comment