It is becoming increasingly clear that many people in this country and, indeed, other parts of the world are taking for granted that COVID-19 has left the world, but is still prevailing in different parts of the world.

In Ghana for instance, many people have been vaccinated against the disease and for this reason are relaxed in their approach to protecting themselves against it. This is a very unfortunate development that must be addressed by all and sundry.

The COVID-19 is still around and keeps affecting various people that do not take precautionary measures seriously compared with when the disease first emerged.

Many people have relaxed in taking precautionary measures against the disease because they believe that they have been vaccinated.

There are others who have also taken the view that the disease is even nonexistent, since President Akufo-Addo has announced that wearing of a face or nose mask is no longer mandatory.

Again, other people appear to be tired of the constant education being received on the matter for which reason the fear of the disease is now on decline.

What this means is that having been bombarded with messages on the precautionary measures needed to be taken by everyone, they are now tired of the need to continue to fight the pandemic, even though, agreeably, the disease is no longer as frightening as it used to be in 2020 when many people died from it.

In light of this, The Spectator is of the view that we still need to take precautionary measures against the disease, to preserve our lives.

As was pointed out by President Akufo-Addo, a life lost can no longer be brought back, so we all need to protect ourselves until this pandemic is completely over in the world.

The precautionary measures must be strictly adhered to, particularly washing our hands regularly and avoiding overcrowded areas.

When we keep to such safety protocols, our lives would be safe for the economic programmes we wish to undertake in the years ahead.