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Everything feels strange, unusual and quite frankly unbelievable. However, there is also a feeling that we have seen it unfold before. On our televisions or in cinemas – we have seen many movies depicting the circumstances unfolding now.

Parliament should be convened immediately to show due respect to this august institution and comply with traditions of democracy to tackle these issues amid fight against Covid-19.

This last Vital Signs column takes a look at the lessons we (hopefully) take away from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Keeping our technology alive is what’s keeping us connected, safe and sane.

The help provided to some foreigners in China during the virus outbreak has caused misunderstanding among the locals.

THE case of 24 seminarians of College General Penang charged and convicted for breaching the movement control order (MCO) is a troubling one.

Restricting movements sometimes creates more crowding, and greater risk of infection. Is that what we want?

Let’s purge our souls of bigotry as we sanitise our hands several times daily during this pandemic.

Pandemic or otherwise, it is these rakyat who rise up to the occasion. If only this power of compassion can be unleashed consistently in peaceful and better times.

As we face down this Covid-19 pandemic together, it is a time for social distancing, yes, but also for strength and kindness.

If we don’t want the country attracting global attention for the wrong reasons, we need to encourage our political leaders to get professional help before they speak or post publicly.