b'Lockdowna personal view by SudarshanThis horrific virus has given us time to reflect on the person we are; it has both positive and negative connotations. It gives us time to reflect as some get a break from the pressure of work; but there is also the death toll, and we should be grateful to those heroic, life-giving doctors and nurses out there fighting this malevolent virus. Then there are the covidiots: those brainless people who are going out enjoying this so-called break. All they are doing is destroying more and more lives. They should just relax in their back garden and ensure everyones safety.Investors fear the spread of the coronavirus will destroy economic growth and that government action may not be enough to stop the decline. In response, central banks in many countries, including the UK, slashed interest rates. That should, in theory, make borrowing cheaper and encourage spending to boost the economy. Global markets did also recover some ground in late March after the US Senate passed a $2 trillion aid bill to help workers and businesses. Some analysts have warned that they could be volatile until the pandemic is contained. There has been decreased demand for oil as lockdowns across the world have kept people insidewhich has resulted in better air quality. The crude oil price had already been affected by a row between OPEC, the group of oil producers, and Russia. Coronavirus has driven the price down further. There is also a risk of recession. If the economy is growing, that generally means more wealth and more new jobs; at this moment in time this is going the opposite way. Governments around the world have urged employees to work from home where possible. Shares in technology companiessuch as Zoom have shot up as more people rely onvideoconference calls and email to hold meetingsor get tasks done.SO STAY HOME STAY SAFESAVE LIVES SAVE the NHSLockdown diaries.in the Chandan householdnews of someone, somewhere,near or far suffering as a result of As a family, we started self- Covid-19. The Gurudwara, which is isolating about a week beforea big part of our life, shut its doors everyone elsemy husband hadto the public for the first time since it a high fever for three days andopened forty years ago. Volunteers thankfully recovered quickly. have worked together to ensure the At first, it took a while for us all toelderly and vulnerable who rely on adjust to a different pace of life;the Gurudwara for food and support suddenly, we had time. We haveare still receiving deliveries of food spent quality time with our two- and are cared for during this time. year-old daughter who has beenWe have taken part in collective living her best life. We have painted,Zoom-meeting prayers and keertan played hide-and-seek, had picnics(hymn singing) for those who have in the garden, watched Frozen, andpassed away during this time.bakedmaybe a bit too much!I guess, like many of you, I am My daughter has grown closer tolooking forward to the end of this her grandparents and it has beenlockdown so that we can visit and beautiful. Ive been trying out newhug loved ones and venture outside recipes and consequently most ofwithout fear. But I hope that the acts us have gained a few pounds. Myof kindness and spirit of giving that husband and I have taken part inI have witnessed and heard about regular Zoom meetings and quizzesduring this time continue, and that with friends and family. But, ofwe work together as a communityMs Chandancourse, this is a rose-tinted view ofto build a new, fairer tomorrow.lockdown; we have received daily9'