We need it to help us act responsibly when the world as we knew it seems to have shifted. It gives us something to hold on to and free us from fear’s grip
, their economies, politics, wealth, systems and people. It is such an invisible yet powerful foe. It has affected decision-making in profound ways as governments around the world, scientists, politicians, legislators, researchers and others leading the fight against the pandemic stumble from one possibility to the next.
The reality is that the virus cannot be eradicated immediately. Scientists in the field of infectious diseases have predicted that the virus will be. It is at this point that sense-making becomes even more important, so that together we can increase the chances of success as far as the interventions are concerned. This making sense of, or giving meaning to our new reality is critical, given the knowns and unknowns that can make our understanding of the world unintelligible.
Second, it involves fostering partnerships with civil society organisations, in particular those working at the ground level who are in contact with residents. They are effective structures through which to ensure people are informed and can facilitate the quick adoption of measures aimed at preventing unnecessary exposure to the virus. Furthermore, they can facilitate links with governance structures.
Fourth, it calls for proactive use of data for evidence-based decision-making. Scientists, researchers and epidemiologists are generating empirical evidence about the virus, its transmission, the incubation time to the presentation of symptoms and the geographical spread, showing “hotspots”. This information is crucial in informing government interventions.
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