12 MARCH 12, 2020 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
We have ‘nothing to fear but fear itself’
The greatest defi nition of fear, we
believe, was described by Franklin
D. Roosevelt during his fi rst inaugural
address in 1933.
People recall his famous line that we
have “nothing to fear but fear itself,” but
his words immediately thereaft er perfectly
describe the impact of fear as being
“nameless, unreasoning, unjustifi ed
terror which paralyzes needed eff orts to
convert retreat into advance.”
It’s easy right now to fall into the trap
of fear. Coronavirus has cultivated a
culture among many afraid of an invisible,
microscopic enemy that can cause
grave illness.
The fear has seeped into our economic
markets; the Dow Jones plunged 2,000
points Monday, causing fi nancial losses
in the trillions of dollars.
But it’s incredibly important for all
of us to keep things in perspective. It’s
natural to be fearful, but it cannot put
us, as FDR said, into a state of retreat or
paralysis.
Nobody wants to fall prey to coronavirus;
the health risks are indeed high.
Thankfully, the city and state are doing
what must be done to contain the threat
in our midst.
Public and private institutions are taking
the overly cautious approach, which
is the right call right now. Even so, most
New Yorkers are going about their daily
lives, albeit with abundances of caution.
It’s important that we continue to
live our lives so long as we use common
sense.
If you’re feeling ill — if you’ve got a
cough, a fever and/or shortness of breath
— stay home and get medical attention.
But if you’re healthy, keep doing what
you’d normally do — just make sure to
clean your hands frequently to protect
yourself.
As for the stock market, we will be
tested economically yet again the way
EDITORIAL
THE FACTS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
we were in 2008, the worst fi nancial
crisis in recent memory. The Dow Jones
recovered and soared during the Obama
years and went higher beyond them.
Recovery will happen again once
we resolve to end the panic and move
forward toward relief.
The de Blasio administration has
launched programs to help small businesses
impacted by business drop-off s.
Similar programs should be enacted
on the state and federal levels to do the
same.
But it’s also important that individual
New Yorkers also receive fi nancial aid to
get through these tough times. City, state
and federal lawmakers must not leave
them behind.
Together, we can overcome coronavirus
and fi nancial crises. We’ve done it
before; we will do it again.
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St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy
in Ozone Park to close in June
SUMMARY:
St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic
Academy in Ozone Park is closing its
doors in June. The Board of Members
and Board of Directors of the school,
located at 103-12 101 Ave., voted to close
the school due to declining enrollment,
which resulted in severe budget
defi cits.
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The risk of contracting coronavirus is still low in New York City, but it can spread from person to
person.
• There are no specifi c vaccines or
treatments for coronavirus.
• Medication is available; a vaccine
is in development.
• Symptoms are similar to the fl u,
and include fever, cough and/or
shortness of breath.
• Wash your hands regularly with
soap and water for 20 seconds to
prevent possible infection.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
when soap and water aren’t
available.
• Do not touch your face or head
with unwashed hands.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or
your sleeve.
• Avoid contact with anyone who
is sick.
• Clean and disinfect any frequently
touched objects or surfaces
in your home or offi ce.
• Do not use a face mask unless
you are sick, are a healthcare professional, or have a pre-existing medical condition that makes you susceptible
to infection.
• Stay home if you aren’t feeling well, but seek medical care immediately if you experience symptoms of
coronavirus.
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
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