The first victim of war

Many politicians and people in the media have likened the current health emergency to a war. This is not true and off course the first victim of war is always the truth.

There  are still cruel wars being fought in Syria and Yemen. They have been going on for years with no end in sight. Hundreds of thousands have died, have been displaced and traumatised. We must not forget them in this time of crisis and be aware of what will happen if the disease spreads to their refugee camps.

Yesterday it was announced that Prince Charles had contracted the Covid 19 virus and today Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock,the prime minister and health secretary respectively, had also contracted the virus.

On social media Prince Charles was criticised for being prioritised for being tested when others do not have testing available. But come off it, he has been making an enormous number of public appearances to try to improve morale.

Likewise, the prime minister and health secretary have been meeting an enormous number of people. It is inevitable that public figures will catch the virus having put their health at risk.

No-one deserves to catch this virus and everyone has a family that does not want to see someone ill.

I am not a big supporter of the monarchical system of government but I wish Prince Charles a speedy recovery.

I am not a member of any political party, and sometimes I am sceptical about the motives of politicians but Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock have put their health on the line, so I wish them a speedy recovery.
Above all, I wish anyone who has got ill in the NHS, The Police and Fire Brigade a speedy recovery.

It is easy to be critical of others when you are sitting at home in confinement. There is no need, however, for nasty "schaden freude" comments to be posted on social media. To all those that are posting such messages, I say shut up.