Borders closed, the hospitals were overrun, and the economies were collapsed. Conflict erupted in numerous countries as the result - that's the condition just a month ago, before the vaccination program of Coronavirus Disease-19 were given to the world's population.
All countries were succumbing under a plague that once struck a province in China. It started as a respiratory disease but the mutation took a massive medical concern. The world were shook by how terrible did the virus impact humanity.
Indonesia became the remnant of charcoals among the pile of ashes burnt inside the fire pit of chaos. But now, as the world has been considered safe for the successful mass vaccination, the pandemic has been declared to end. The infection rate undergone a sharp decline around the globe, and everything is turning normal.
Or, not.
"A new – most significant mutation of coronavirus after all, has been detected in 19 countries. The mutation was discovered on 22 February 2024. Patient zero is still under investigation. It was reported that the virus has gotten an ability to cause neurological symptoms. Concerns including aggressiveness, nausea, and inability to control emotions is deemed to be the new symptoms of the disease..."
The television spoke news amidst the cold and silent 11 p.m.
"...We gave this forewarning for everyone to be prepared. The citizens should keep aware but don't be panicked. Everything has to run normally until the next confirmation in seven days. We have not discovered any signs of infection in our country. Re-apply health protocols. We will keep finding more about this viral mutation."
Inside a chamber just next to the TV room, I'm eavesdropping from the bed. I was going for my slumber, yet this news surprised me. A shock of fear combined with the excitement of curiousness that has been built up for three years of the pandemic is dancing inside my mind. I felt amused - which is kind of improper in this kind of situation. For whatever reason, I feel so excited if being faced with weird, surprising, or peculiar science stuff, no matter how bad the outcome can be.
As soon as the news stop reporting, I grabbed my phone. Serxuanov, another person with interest, is my first target.
"Haha, this will be fun," It was sent with a slight laugh on my face. "Might have to cock my gun, lol."
The school starts tomorrow. It's the first day after a long period of vacuum.