Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 15Mar 20 Optimism in the time of the virus

Regarding the report Coronavirus latest: US declares national emergency as global deaths pass 5,000 (March 14): the article elaborately analysed the on going coronavirus threat and the global casualties and was good, informative read. Today the task before the World Health Organisation and all countries is to control the spread of the virus and prevent further casualties ideally by inventing a cure that is accessible and affordable to all infected.

This virus has not only caused deaths but has also resulted in huge loss for the entire globe. Tourism, trade, the sport and entertainment industries too have been greatly affected. I am happy that the UAE has taken steps to protect its people and also offered humanitarian help to other countries. Let's hope everyone affected recovers.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India