Rising to Covid-19 challenge

MALAYSIA is a nation under great strain, thanks to Covid-19. Lives and livelihoods have never been so challenged in our lifetime. Government hospitals are running out of beds, even for Covid-19 patients. Hospital parking bays are fast becoming lots for beds, if they have them, that is. Private hospitals, too, are saying, “We are at the end of our tether.” Yesterday was particularly sad. We recorded the highest ever new cases — 9,353 — since the coronavirus hit our shores 15 months ago. A total of 87 lives were lost yesterday, bringing the total deaths to 6,067. Even hope is fast becoming a luxury for some. Jobless and empty of savings, many are crying out for help. There are two things…