Distanced and distressed

Curfew relaxation didn’t bring the much-needed relief to many people involved in professions where personal interaction plays a key role, prolonging their struggle for survival in pandemic times

With the COVID-19-induced lockdown/curfew during the second wave relaxed further, allowing movement of public and operation of establishments for 12 hours as against the earlier six hours, many activities have resumed in the State. However, the prevalence of the novel coronavirus is continuing even though the incidence of infections has come down when compared to the peak witnessed in May. But, for those in the professions of private tuition teachers, fitness trainers, dance and music teachers and others that ideally require in-person interaction, things remain tough.