THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has kept everyone preoccupied, counting the mounting confirmed cases, recoveries and, sadly, deaths.

The whole country has been on lockdown for at least two months now, putting economic activities to a halt. The end of the government-imposed quarantine is yet uncertain. The public has been advised to adjust to the post-lockdown “new normal.” Top of mind in the new normal is social or physical distancing, frequent handwashing and the mandatory wearing of face masks.