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Friday, April 17, 2020
Sha’ban 24, 1441 AH
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FOCUS: A model of a betacoronavirus, the virus linked to Covid-19. Reuters
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All pain, no gain
Medical researchers have been studying everything we
know about coronavirus. What have they learned — and
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against future infections — but we
uote Unquote should note that it is unlikely
Q this protection will be for life
“Hope is
being able to see that
there is light despite all
— Mike Skinner, virologist
of the darkness.”
C
— Desmond Tutu oronaviruses have been continues to spread. diagnostic tests are appearing.
causing problems for That is an extraordinary achievement The questions are therefore
humanity for a long time. for a spiky ball of genetic material straightforward: what have we learned
Several versions are known coated in fatty chemicals called lipids, over the past five months and how
to trigger common colds and and which measures 80 billionths of a might that knowledge put an end to this
more recently two types have set off metre in diameter. Humanity has been pandemic?
outbreaks of deadly illnesses: severe acute brought low by a very humble assailant.
respiratory syndrome (Sars) and Middle On the other hand, our knowledge Where did it come from and how
Community Editor East respiratory syndrome (Mers). about the Sars-CoV-2, the virus did it first infect humans?
But their impact has been mild that causes Covid-19, is also The Sars-CoV-2 virus almost
Kamran Rehmat compared with the global havoc remarkable. This was an organism certainly originated in bats, which have
e-mail: community@gulf-times.com unleashed by the coronavirus that is unknown to science five months ago. evolved fierce immune responses to
Telephone: 44466405 causing the Covid-19 pandemic. In only Today, it is the subject of study on viruses, researchers have discovered.
Fax: 44350474 a few months it has triggered lockdowns an unprecedented scale. Vaccines These defences drive viruses to
in dozens of nations and claimed more projects proliferate, antiviral drug replicate faster so that they can get past
than 100,000 lives. And the disease trials have been launched and new bats’ immune defences. In turn, that
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transforms the bat into a reservoir treatment in intensive care.
of rapidly reproducing and highly Even worse, in some cases, a
transmissible viruses. Then when person’s immune system goes into
these bat viruses move into other overdrive, attracting cells to the
mammals, creatures that lack a lungs in order to attack the virus,
fast-response immune system, the resulting in inflammation. This
viruses quickly spread into their process can run out of control,
new hosts. Most evidence suggests more immune cells pour in, and
that Sars-CoV-2 started infecting the inflammation gets worse. This
humans via an intermediary is known as a cytokine storm.
species, such as pangolins. (In Greek, “cyto” means cell and
“This virus probably jumped “kino” means movement.) In some
from a bat into another animal, and cases, this can kill the patient.
that other animal was probably Just why cytokine storms occur
near a human, maybe in a market,” in some patients but not in the vast
says virologist Professor Edward majority is unclear. One possibility
Holmes of Sydney University. “And is that some people have versions
so if that wildlife animal has a virus of Ace-2 receptors that are slightly
it’s picked up from a bat and we’re more vulnerable to attacks from the
interacting with it, there’s a good coronavirus than are those of most
chance that the virus will then people.
spread to the person handling the
animal. Then that person will go Are we protected for life if we
home and spread it to someone else get infected?
and we have an outbreak.” Doctors examining patients
As to the transmission of Sars- recovering from a Covid-19
CoV-2, that occurs when droplets infection are finding fairly high
of water containing the virus are levels of neutralising antibodies
expelled by an infected person in a in their blood. These antibodies
cough or sneeze. are made by the immune system,
Health officials inspect bats and they coat an invading virus at
to be confiscated in the wake of specific points, blocking its ability
a coronavirus outbreak at a live to break into cells.
animal market in Solo, Central Java, “It is clear that immune
Indonesia. responses are being mounted
against Covid-19 in infected
How does the virus spread people,” says virologist Mike
and how does it affect people? Skinner of Imperial College
Virus-ridden particles are London. “And the antibodies
inhaled by others and come into created by that response will
contact with cells lining the throat provide protection against future
and larynx. These cells have large infections — but we should note This remarkable response raises
numbers of receptors — known as that it is unlikely this protection hopes that a Covid-19 vaccine could
Ace-2 receptors — on their surfaces. will be for life.” be developed in a fairly short time.
(Cell receptors play a key role in Instead, most virologists believe However, vaccines require large-
passing chemicals into cells and in that immunity against Covid-19 scale safety and efficacy studies.
triggering signals between cells.) will last only a year or two. “That Thousands of people would receive
“This virus has a surface protein that is in line with other coronaviruses either the vaccine itself or a placebo
is primed to lock on that receptor that infect humans,” says Skinner. to determine if the former were
and slip its RNA into the cell,” says “That means that even if most effective at preventing infection
virologist Professor Jonathan Ball of people do eventually become from the virus which they would
Nottingham University. exposed to the virus, it is still likely have encountered naturally. That,
Once inside, that RNA inserts to become endemic – which means inevitably, is a lengthy process.
itself into the cell’s own replication we would see seasonal peaks of As a result, some scientists have
machinery and makes multiple infection of this disease. We will proposed a way to speed up the
copies of the virus. These burst have reached a steady state with process — by deliberately exposing
out of the cell, and the infection regard to Covid-19.” volunteers to the virus to determine
spreads. Antibodies generated The virus will be with us for some a vaccine’s efficacy. “This approach
by the body’s immune system time, in short. But could it change is not without risks but has the
eventually target the virus and in its virulence? Some researchers potential to expedite candidate
most cases halt its progress. have suggested that it could become vaccine testing by many months,”
“A Covid-19 infection is less deadly. Others have argued that says Nir Eyal, a professor of
generally mild, and that really is it could mutate to become more bioethics at Rutgers University.
the secret of the virus’s success,” lethal. Skinner is doubtful. “We Volunteers would have to be
adds Ball. “Many people don’t even have got to consider this pandemic young and healthy, he stresses:
notice they have got an infection from the virus’s position,” he says. “Their health would also be closely
and so go around their work, homes “It is spreading round the world monitored, and they would have
and supermarkets infecting others.” very nicely. It is doing OK. Change access to intensive care and any
By contrast, Sars — which is also brings it no benefit.” available medicines.” The result
caused by a coronavirus — makes In the end, it will be the could be a vaccine that would save
patients much sicker and kills development and roll-out of an millions of lives by being ready for
about one in 10 of those infected. effective vaccine that will free use in a much shorter time than one
In most cases, these patients are us from the threat of Covid-19, that went through standard phase
hospitalised and that stops them Skinner says. three trials.
infecting others — by cutting But deliberately infecting
the transmission chain. Milder
Covid-19 avoids that issue.
When will we get a vaccine?
On Friday, the journal Nature
people — in particular volunteers
who would be given a placebo “This approach (of exposing
Why does the virus
reported that 78 vaccine projects
had been launched round the globe
vaccine as part of the trial — is
controversial. “This will have to be
volunteers to Covid-19 to determine
sometimes cause death? — with a further 37 in development. thought through very carefully,” a vaccine’s efficacy) is not without
Occasionally, however, the virus Among the projects that are under says Professor Adam Finn of Bristol
can cause severe problems. This way is a vaccine programme that University. “Young people might risks but has the potential to expedite
happens when it moves down the
respiratory tract and infects the
is now in phase-one trials at
Oxford University, two others at
jump at the opportunity to join
such a trial but this is a virus that candidate vaccine testing by many
lungs, which are even richer in cells
with Ace-2 receptors. Many of these
US biotechnology corporations and
three more at Chinese scientific
does kill the odd young person.
We don’t know why yet. However,
months”
cells are destroyed, and lungs become groups. Many other vaccine phase-three trials are still some
congested with bits of broken cell. developers say they plan to start way off, so we have time to consider
In these cases, patients will require human testing this year. the idea carefully.” — The Guardian — Nir Eyal, professor of bioethics
4 GULF TIMES Friday, April 17, 2020
COMMUNITY BODY & MIND
Getting good at waiting
With half the world in lockdown due to Covid-19, we are all
experiencing the agony of waiting, but there are techniques
that make this state more bearable, writes Ruhi Lee
E
veryone’s saying it. The same can be said of
We’ve arrived at a “new gardening, exercises of various
normal”. One in which sorts, learning another language
elbows are our everyday and other hobbies you’re trying
heroes, enabling us to do to get better at. For some people,
things that our hands no longer can. even cleaning the house can help
Humans have become more like them enter a flow state.
deer, flinching and jerking our heads Fortunately for those who have
every time someone near us coughs. a whole household of people
A new normal in which everyone can waiting with them, flow activities
measure 1.5 metres with a glance. can be done collectively – for
Waiting is a huge part of this new example through backyard sports
normal. The world is waiting for the or board games that are not only
coronavirus to pass so we can dial fun but difficult too.
down the fear and start seeing our “What you want with a flow
family, friends and colleagues again, activity is something that
in person. People are waiting for challenges you, but not too much,
news of certainty about their jobs, and you’re getting feedback
and about the health of their loved on your progress ... we know
ones. Countless people are waiting this really helps to make the
to move beyond the confines of experience [of waiting] more
their homes, while many others are tolerable.” She suggests a good
waiting to just get back to theirs. test of whether something can
Waiting is tough at the best of bring you into a flow state is if
times. In the midst of the Covid-19 “it’s the kind of activity you can’t
pandemic, the exercise of having to do if you’ve got to leave the house
wait seems all the more daunting. in 15 minutes, because you know
“These kinds of periods involve you will just completely lose track
a really problematic combination FLOWING STATE: Gardening, exercises of various sorts, learning another language and other hobbies you’re trying to of time”.
of not knowing what’s coming – get better at, even cleaning the house can help enter a flow state. If you think you’ve got your
uncertainty – and not being able to anxiety sorted with a steady diet
do much about it – lack of control. of television, it might be worth
Those are both pretty uncomfortable reassessing. Sweeny says that
states for us,” says Kate Sweeny, watching movies and reading
a professor of psychology at the books can be a positive way to
University of California, Riverside pass the time if your mind is clear,
and principal investigator at Life you’re calm and able to become
Events Lab. completely absorbed. But chances
“From an evolutionary are, if you’re struggling with
perspective, if you don’t know anxiety or worry, books and films
what’s coming or you can’t do might not be enough to quieten
anything about what’s coming, in those voices.
both cases that’s a pretty dangerous In contrast, activities like
situation ... we are wired to be assembling an elaborate puzzle or
uncomfortable in those situations getting engaged in some kind of work
and be motivated to find ways to project are more likely to settle even
resolve our uncertainty or regain the noisiest minds quite effectively.
control. When we can’t do that, it’s While mindfulness and flow
very challenging,” she says. are skills we can work on, there
Sweeny has co-authored are other factors that can affect
numerous research papers on our well-being during a period of
navigating uncertain waiting waiting. People who have a lot of
periods. This includes an article social support tend to fare better.
that is soon to be published, for According to Sweeny, “someone
which her team studied the effects who has a very busy schedule might
of mindfulness and flow on the well- actually be a bit better at waiting
being of quarantined residents in SETTLING MIND: Activities such as playing chess and assembling an elaborate puzzle are likely to settle even the than someone who is left with very
Wuhan, China in February 2020. noisiest minds quite effectively. little else to do but worry”.
The results were consistent with So when you’re done with your
their past research, and showed that thoughts, you’re thinking a lot about judgment.” If you’ve tried and failed take a breath’. Video games that video calls and ticking things off
both mindfulness and flow are solid the future, maybe thinking back to at meditation, the good news is get harder as you improve, reward your to-do list (now is a good time
approaches to beating the stress of how life used to be … Mindfulness that Sweeny and team have found you when you’re doing well and to start using one, if you haven’t
uncertain periods. is really about turning down the another approach that has yielded let you know when you’re doing already), keep chasing flow. Sign
“I’m aware of the PR problem volume on those thoughts, not positive results: flow states. “Flow poorly, are a good example. And up to a bunch of online courses
that mindfulness has right now,” letting them take you away, and states are the feeling you get when they don’t have to be complex that interest you, cook something
Sweeny says. “But having said really appreciating what is in you’re doing an activity that is games. In their studies, Sweeny complicated or build a Lego
that, I do think it’s really custom- the present moment. In a tough completely captivating of your and her researchers have found castle. Find something you can
made for periods of uncertainty moment like this, that’s hard, attention,” says Sweeny. that even Tetris has proven use your hands for – it’s time your
when your mind is racing, you’re but mindfulness teaches you to Sesame Street’s pandemic advice effective in helping people achieve elbows had a break.
dealing with a lot of uncontrollable accept that and process it without for parents: ‘Find rituals, be flexible, a flow state. – The Guardian
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BODY & MIND COMMUNITY
SUPPORT: Research shows that regular, moderate exercise can reduce inflammation and support your immune system’s cells.
Strengthening your immune system
jogging, while more intense exercise of colds among people taking more
By Catherine Marfin includes running or other cardio. than 75mg of zinc per day was 33%
shorter than those who didn’t take
A
Drink plenty of water zinc. An exception to the supplement
lthough there is no cure Staying hydrated isn’t directly rule that most health experts agree
or specific treatment for connected to preventing disease, but on is vitamin D, which helps your
Covid-19, there are some it can help with your overall health. body fight off infection. You can
things you can do to Healthline says you should drink get vitamin D naturally through
strengthen your immune enough water each day to make your certain foods, like salmon, or through
system against the coronavirus. urine a pale yellow, while other health exposing your body to sunlight. Some
Here are scientifically supported experts recommend drinking eight health experts recommend taking a
ways to help fight off illness. glasses of water a day, or about half vitamin D supplement during winter
a gallon. months, when sunlight is harder
Get enough sleep to come by. If you’re going to take
The amount of sleep you’re getting Manage your stress supplements, it’s important not
each night can make a big difference In this age of uncertainty, lowering to take too many. Some health and
in your body’s ability to fight your stress level is easier said than wellness influencers and YouTubers
infection, health experts say. done. But health experts say high have recommended taking extremely
One 2015 study found that people stress levels have negative impacts on high doses of supplements in recent
who sleep less than six hours each your body’s ability to fight off illness. weeks in response to Covid-19.
night were more likely to catch a cold A series of studies in the 1990s But health experts warn that can
than those who slept seven or more. led by Sheldon Cohen, a professor LINK: Staying hydrated isn’t directly connected to preventing disease, but it be dangerous. Taking high doses
The US Centres for Disease of psychology at Carnegie Mellon can help with your overall health. can cause dizziness, nausea and
Control and Prevention recommends University, found that people who headaches and damage your organs
that adults sleep at least seven reported higher levels of stress were guidelines, like eating plenty of fruit, Be careful about taking in more serious cases.
hours each night. Going to bed and more susceptible to the common vegetables and protein is a good start. supplements Healthline recommends taking
waking up at the same time each day, cold. There are several specific items you Health experts have differing supplements that have been tested
sleeping in rooms without electronics Cohen led another study published can add to your diet to strengthen opinions on the use of vitamin and by a third party, such as United States
or screens, and avoiding large meals, in 2012 that found psychological your immune system and overall other supplements. They can be Pharmacopeia, NSF International,
caffeine and alcohol before bed are stress can cause the body to lose its health. pricey, and they don’t prevent anyone and ConsumerLab, because
ways to improve your sleep. ability to regulate its inflammatory Health experts recommend from catching a disease, no matter supplements aren’t regulated by the
response, which may promote the eating certain foods that are high how much you take. US Food and Drug Administration.
Exercise regularly onset and progression of some in vitamin C, like red bell peppers, Health experts say other disease Immune-strengthening habits are
Research shows that regular, diseases. broccoli, strawberries, spinach, and prevention methods, like frequent not a replacement for other disease
moderate exercise can reduce Health experts recommend stress citrus fruits like oranges, lemons hand-washing, is going to help you prevention measures. Practising
inflammation and support your management techniques such as and grapefruit. Sunflower seeds more than any supplement will. habits to strengthen your health does
immune system’s cells. avoiding social media, meditating, and almonds are recommended However, there is some evidence not mean you should stop following
Health experts recommend practising controlled breathing, because they are high in vitamin E, that regularly taking certain other public health guidelines. You
moderate exercise at least 150 doing yoga, or other activities that while other foods, like yogurt, garlic, supplements can reduce the duration should still be social distancing,
minutes each week, or about 20 help you feel relaxed. poultry and chickpeas, have other of certain illnesses. avoiding non-essential errands,
minutes a day. You can also do 75 health benefits. One 2013 study found that washing your hands often, wearing
minutes of more intense exercise a Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables Ginger, turmeric, green tea, regularly taking vitamin C reduced a face mask in public and following
week, or do a combination of both. and other healthy foods papayas, kiwis, shellfish and the duration of colds in adults by 8% stay-at-home orders, health experts
Moderate exercise includes brisk No one food will prevent mushrooms are also good items to and in children by 14%. A similar say.
walking, biking, swimming or infection, but following basic dietary add to your diet, health experts say. 2017 study found that the duration – The Dallas Morning News/TNS
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COMMUNITY CUISINE
than al dente, because you will
bake the pasta, you can make it just
al dente if you do you not wish to
bake it
I use elbow macaroni pasta but
you can use any available pasta
I used corn starch to thicken
the sauce so that it is gluten free,
People intolerant to gluten can boil
gluten-free pasta and still enjoy the
goodness of mac and cheese
You can also add your choice of
proteins to make your own gourmet
mac n cheese.
Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
Macaroni pasta 450gm
Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp.
Unsalted butter 4 tbsps.
Whole milk 3 cup
Heavy cooking cream 1 cup
COMFORT FOOD: Baked Mac N Cheese is loved by people of all ages and the potential to make everything right with the world. Photo by the author Cheddar cheese 2 cup
Corn starch 4 tbsps.
Hot bowl of mac and cheese,
Coldwater 1 cup
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Panko crumbs 1 cup
Butter ½ cup
a wholesome backup meal
Parmesan cheese ½ cup
Smoked paprika powder ¼ tsp
Method:
Preheat the oven at 180 degree
I
Celsius, lightly grease a baking dish
t is true that tough times do with the outcome and we all the available processed cheese and 1954 – Boxes turn blue. For with butter and keep aside.
bring out the best in us. One enjoyed it for lunch. I was expecting spices like nutmeg and mustard. almost two decades the initial For the sauce melt butter in a
such example of popular a strange box meal taste, but the Today, you can find an innumerable macaroni and cheese dinner boxes heavy bottom saucepan and add
comfort food is mac and taste and overall meal experience number of gourmet recipes created came in a predominantly yellow whole milk and bring to boil over
cheese. Loved by people of all exceeded my expectations. I already by chefs for a variety of cheeses, box, gives a new look to the box. medium heat.
ages, a steaming hot bowl of pasta knew about the origin of these including Gruyere, smoked Gouda New launches: Once the milk boils, lower the
and melted cheese has the potential dinner meals in the box but I got and goat and add on like chicken, 1975 – Macaroni and cheese heat and add cheddar cheese, salt,
to make everything right with the even more inspired to read more shrimps, ground beef, tomatoes, dinner with spiral-shaped noodles and pepper, stir to melt the cheese.
world. about and how to encourage my shallots and many more. 1984 – Velveeta shells and Make corn starch slurry in cold
So let›s find out who came up readers too to try these meals boxes So, while no cook can claim cheese, shell-shaped pasta and water and gradually add to the
with this cheesy idea to combine when they get a chance. credits to the classic macaroni cheese sauce
elbow macaroni with creamy cheese Mac and cheese is a staple of and cheese recipe, everyone has 2006 – Organic mac cheese in Adjust the consistency of the
to create this simple, yet perfectly American cuisine, whenever I a favourite version of the dish. yellow and white cheddar, for the cheese sauce to be like a sauce,
complementary concoction?. You plan to serve mac and cheese for Whether yours comes in a box health-conscious consumers remove from heat and keep aside.
might expect mac and cheese to the buffet, we have to make it in or features a medley of gourmet 2006 – Easy mac cups, cutting In the meanwhile boil macaroni
trace its roots back to Italy, home of larger proportions than any other ingredients, there is nothing like preparation time to 3.5 minutes and pasta in salted water till al dente,
many culinary delights especially food option available for the buffet it for warmth and comfort. Kraft delighting college students. The drain the water and add the
the pasta as you will find macaroni at any given time and day. This has taken is macaroni and cheese product is now known as macaroni macaroni to the prepared sauce.
and cheese recipes from a few creamy combo made its way to the dinner brand in several directions and cheese dinner cups. Combine using a spatula to coat
centuries back in Italian history. I United States courtesy of Thomas over the years, some successful, 2007 – Macaroni and cheese the sauce, pour the prepared pasta
am not a big fan of mac and cheese Jefferson, who, while visiting some not. Kraft’s easy mac cups made from 50 percent whole grain, to the baking dish.
in a box or similar products but still France, became enamoured of renamed macaroni and cheese as a healthier option In a separate bowl combine panko
bought it recently when the stay at fashionable pasta dishes served dinner cups, launched in 2006 2008 – Macaroni and cheese bread crumbs, melted cheese,
home crisis started because it is a there. He brought back noodle recently surpassed $100 million crackers, then yanked after failing parmesan cheese, and paprika
wholesome backup meal which has recipes and a pasta machine since in sales. Their Kraft macaroni and to meet company targets powder.
a long shelf life, is easy to prepare this foodstuff was unavailable in cheese crackers, cheesy, salty, 2010 – Home-style deluxe Coat the pasta with this prepared
and is liked by the kids who are the colonies, as president, he served noodle-shaped crackers launched a macaroni and cheese dinner with panko mixture and bake in the oven
the most difficult ones to feed in macaroni and cheese at an 1802 year later are no longer made. three flavours – classic, cheddar, for 20 minutes or until the top is
the house and are picky eaters. state dinner, which was widely hearty four-cheese sauce and old- golden brown.
Almost three weeks back when appreciated. Even since this dish The timeline associated with world Italian. Remove from oven and serve hot.
my son asked me to prepare boxed does not need an introduction and mac and cheese dinner box:
mac and cheese and I was reading is everyone’s favourite cheesy bowl 1937 – Mac and cheese debuted Tips and tricks for a better
the cooking instructions, my elder all over the globe. While original during the great depression. Some dish:
son who is 9 years old told me the homemade recipes include pasta, 50 million boxes were purchased Use block cheese and shred, you l Chef Tarun Kapoor,
steps without reading the label and butter or cream, and parmesan during World War II along because can use a combination of a variety Culinary Mastermind,
taught me how to make it in the cheese, American cooks often shoppers could get two boxes for of cheese available at home USA. He may be contacted at
microwave. I was super impressed improvised using cheddar, Colby or one food ration stamp. Cook the pasta to slightly less tarunkapoor83@gmail.com
Friday, April 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 7
PARENTING COMMUNITY
How to talk to your child about grief
during the coronavirus pandemic
Children are generally safe from the disease’s physical risks, but many could lose
a grandparent or someone else who’s important to them. That’s why it’s important
to be prepared to talk about grief with even young kids, writes Bethany Ao
ADDRESSING THE QUESTIONS: If a child overhears conversations a parent is having with doctors or relatives on the
phone, it’s good to address any questions the child may have afterward.
If a child overhears conversations opportunity to discuss their feelings, permission to grieve, to share their
a parent is having with doctors or and it’s important for parents or emotions and open up a little more,
relatives on the phone, it’s good to parental figures to be a role model and take the stigma out of talking
address any questions the child may to the child as the family endures about this in a safe and supportive
have afterward, Jann said. stress at this time,” Karafin said. “It’s environment, it can help them
“You can say something like important to convey to the child develop resilience.”
SIDE EFFECTS: Children who have problems with processing grief may ‘Grandma is getting sicker in the that there is someone there to take Fitzgerald recommended taking
experience extended periods of depression, inability to sleep, or a sharp drop hospital and the doctors are trying care of them, to love them. If their cues from children about what
in school performance. very hard to help her,’ “ he said. parents are very distressed, it’s going they’re worried about, instead of
“That way, the child has some kind to increase stress on the child.” bringing up conversations about
T
of expectation that all is not going Instead, she said that grief when they’re not ready to talk
he number of deaths “The loss of a grandparent well, even though you’re not giving conversations should focus on how about it yet.
from the coronavirus creates a kind of loss children are them the same kind of detail. Don’t the person who died loved and cared “You want to be age appropriate,”
continued to rise in the unaccustomed to experiencing,” he send children out of the room, about the child, so they can move she said. “As adults, whether we
United States this week. said. “They often don’t know how because it could make things worse.” forward with a positive mind-set. are parents or guardians, we should
By midday Tuesday, more to deal with feelings they’re having, One thing parents should It’s also helpful during those focus on being reassuring and let
than 25,000 Americans had died and parents should explain how keep in mind is that children conversations to be as open and kids know what we’re doing to keep
from Covid-19, the highest reported grieving makes people feel better.” grieve differently, said Karafin. If frank as possible without using them safe.”
death toll in the world. According to the American they’re really young, they might euphemisms, like saying someone Having a small memorial
According to the Centres of Academy of Child and Adolescent not understand the permanence “went to sleep,” since kids can be ceremony in a family setting during
Disease Control and Prevention, Psychiatry, children who have of death. In that case, calm extremely literal, Jann said. a time when traditional funerals are
78% of deaths occurred in those problems with processing grief may conversations about how doctors It’s important to make sure near-impossible could be helpful for
age 65 and older. Children are experience extended periods of are trying very hard to make their children know they’re not alone children, Jann said.
generally safe from the disease’s depression, inability to sleep, or a grandparents or parents healthy during the grieving process, said “It can be very spontaneous, just
physical risks, but many could lose a sharp drop in school performance. again can be helpful. But no matter Mary Fitzgerald, CEO of Eluna people talking about Grandma or
grandparent or someone else who’s Having conversations with children how children react, parents should Network, a Philadelphia-based non- Grandpa,” he said. “Like getting
important to them. That’s why it’s now about the possibility of losing try to maintain a sense of normalcy profit that supports children and some pictures out and talking about
important to be prepared to talk a close family member can better and tell them it’s OK to feel the families affected by grief. happy memories. Knowing that
about grief with even young kids, prepare them emotionally, said physical effects of worry or sadness “When kids are kept in the dark, someone has been memorialized can
said Bob Jann, a child psychologist in Gail Karafin, a certified school like stomach-aches or trouble they have more anxiety and fear,” help ease that emptiness a little bit.”
Bucks County. psychologist based in Doylestown. sleeping. “Children will need the Fitzgerald said. “If you give them – The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS
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Friday, April 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 9 CE MESSAGES COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY GAMING
Why not wander around in a video
game if you need to go for a walk?
Escape the lockdown by losing yourself in the stunning
virtual landscapes of walking simulator games
Melissa Kagen
W
ith the pandemic keeping
everyone inside just as
spring brings good weather
and longer days, many
of us are missing simply
wandering outdoors. Fortunately, there are
video games offering beautiful landscapes
where you can lose yourself in (virtual)
nature. You’re in good company if you do –
as film and media professor Alenda Chang
points out in her book, Playing Nature:
“For many people, the hours spent in game
environments vastly outnumber those spent
in wilderness areas”, even without a public
health crisis.
Replaying favourite games for comfort is
a trend now, and some are revisiting recent
open-world adventures, such as Legend of
Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn,
and even Far Cry 5 with the guns put away.
But these blockbuster action games tend to
feature enemies — not ideal if all you want is a
peaceful ramble around a beautiful place.
Luckily, there’s a genre of video games
called walking simulators, where the goal
is simply to wander around an unknown
space. Many of the best-known walking
sims take place in confined indoor spaces
(if you haven’t already, you need to try Gone
Home, The Stanley Parable and What Remains
of Edith Finch), but there are plenty that ANIMAL MAGIC: A scene from Lost Ember where players are part of a posthuman world.
offer broad, natural landscapes to explore
(Firewatch, Abzû, and Everybody’s Gone to Lost Ember and friends, bits of your past return to you. ecospheres, none of which you’ll want to
the Rapture are great examples, and great You’re a lost soul inhabiting the body of While the story gradually takes shape, the leave.
worlds to wander). For some recent and one animal after another, traversing a post- most fun is in gasping at the gorgeous vistas
unequivocally comforting virtual walks — all human world long after those inhabitants and switching perspectives from majestic The Longing
friendly to first-time players — try one of have disappeared. wolf to darting fish to adorably rotund This new idle/adventure game is dark in tone
these. You were once one of them. Sometimes, as wombat. Each animal’s capabilities show but the poignant concept and cosy execution
you come across the shadows of your family you new ways to explore the flourishing make it worth exploring. Far beneath the
A Short Hike ground lives a king who plans to sleep for 400
You’re a cute teenage bird visiting Aunt days – real days, which will pass whether or not
May in her seaside village. But mobile you’re playing. In a plea all too relevant, all the
reception is nonexistent, so you hike up a king asks of you “is to wait and never to leave
mountain to try and find some. At your own these caves”. With that, Shade, your elf-like
pace, you can chat with neighbours, collect character, begins the lonely vigil, trudging
shiny things, and hike, swim and fly up to around the vast underground network to find
Hawk Peak. The in-game hiking trails make small treasures. Time becomes a landscape and
this a perfect outdoor escape from being waiting your tool of exploration, as days and
cooped up inside. weeks of actual time must pass before you can
continue some excursions. As it passes, Shade
Eastshade begins to feel like your friend, as small footsteps
The dappled air of Eastshade sparkles, patter around in a background window of your
beckoning you into villages brimming computer. They could really use a friend to pass
with cosy cheer. You’re a travelling the time with – who couldn’t.
painter whose commissions take you to all
corners of the island: windmill-covered Walden, a game
cliffs, balloon rides to snow-capped Go the woods and play in this
mountaintops, ancient forest paths that contemplative adaptation of Henry David
lead to the beach. There’s golden light, Thoreau’s masterpiece. You can perform
supernaturally beautiful eclipses once a basic tasks – observe all kinds of plants and
day, and low-pressure tasks assigned by animals, journal about solitude and many
kind anthropomorphic creatures. Playing other peaceful activities – but above all, you
Eastshade feels like the loveliest respite can walk around the glorious Walden pond
for anyone who dreams of travelling to and find inspiration from these thoughtful
a faraway land to drink tea and pursue OLD LEGEND: The Longing is a point-and-click game about waiting based on an old German transcendentalist concepts in video game
creative passions. legend about a ruler who goes to sleep in an underground cave. form. — The GuardianFriday, April 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 11
LEISURE COMMUNITY
Colour by choice
Maze Connect the dots Picture crossword12 GULF TIMES Friday, April 17, 2020
COMMUNITY CARTOONFriday, April 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 13
LEISURE COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Wordwatch
teknonymy or tecnonymy (fil-ee-AY-shuhn) of Madalena, but there is nothing
(tek-NON-uh-mee) MEANING: diminutive about supermodel-
MEANING: noun: actress Monica Belluci.”
noun: The custom of naming a 1. The fact of being descended or
parent after their child. derived from someone or something. ultima Thule
ETYMOLOGY: 2. The act of determining such (UL-tuh-muh THOO-lee)
From Greek teknon (child) + -onym relationship. MEANING:
(name). Earliest documented use: 3. Forming of a new branch. noun:
1888. ETYMOLOGY: 1. The northernmost part of the world
USAGE: From Latin filius (son). Earliest believed habitable by the ancients.
“Indeed, the taboo against using documented use: 1529. 2. A distant or remote goal or place.
personal names is so strong, and USAGE: 3. The farthest point.
the urge to teknonymy so strong, “French Foreign Minister Bernard ETYMOLOGY:
that the child in question can be Kouchner recently asked the German From Latin ultima (farthest) + Thule,
imaginary. Sim cites with disapproval government to grant citizenship to a place believed by ancient people
the example of a young housewife French war babies who seek it after to be the northernmost, variously
on a TV gameshow being asked tracing their filiation.” identified as Iceland, Norway,
to introduce to the audience the Greenland, or Shetland Islands.
gentleman standing besides her. Her hypocoristic Earliest documented use: 1771.
reply [meant] ‘This is my husband (hy-puh-kuh-RIS-tik, hip-uh-) USAGE:
(the father of our as-yet-unconceived MEANING: “On what’s known as the shy-bold
child)’.” adjective: Relating to a pet name or continuum of human behaviour,
Ho-min Sohn; Korean Language in diminutive form of a name. Unst stands out as an ultima Thule of
Culture and Society; University of noun: A pet name or diminutive form shyness.”
Hawaii Press; 2006. of a name.
USAGE: — wordsmith.org
filiation “Malena is the hypocoristic form
Sudoku Solutions
Across Down
1 Christmas visitors can include 1 Code for a TV detective (5)
one conjuror (8) 2 Going without Oscar, bad actor
5 Some extra money provided needed material (7)
for a form of transport (4) 3 Native American has left
8 Hair treatment provided by basket for fisherman (5)
barber in Seville (5) 4 Scrape a beard off (6)
9 Jewish teacher on back street 6 Regretting destruction by
finding animals (7) leader of Goths (5)
11 Poor Alex, he’d expelled air (7) 7 Flower in my control (7)
12 Wild glee when trapping a bird 10 Dim British king on stage (5)
of prey (5) 13 Clothes line in high road to
13 Paddy is moderate (6) palace (3,4)
15 Dirty food emptied bakery (6) 14 She is entertained by the
18 Huge cost of soil? (5) queen somewhere in Surrey (5)
20 Foremost metal in front of 16 Oscar, going to church, tucked
gate (7) into cheese roll (7) Sudoku is a puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid. The
23 Trees seen in middle of 17 Over the moon as family
grid is also divided into
Seattle initially (2,5) members run away (6)
nine (3x3) boxes. You
24 One side of paper clergyman 19 First breaks, then splits! (5)
are given a selection of
does not finish (5) 21 See eye to eye in Gretna Green
values and to complete
25 Missing lieutenant takes in old (5) the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that
soldiers initially (4) 22 Old coin Rex found in butter! every column, every row and every 3x3
26 Notice present provided by (5) box contains the digits 1 to 9 and none
National Trust supporter (8) is repeated.
Solution SERIES TO BINGE WATCH ON NETFLIX14 GULF TIMES Friday, April 17, 2020
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE
Are you 40? Shun bad habits
now to cut frailty risk later
W
ith uncertain frailty,” Gordon added. From the
times come all age of 40, or even younger, people
kinds of fear and in ‘pre-frailty’ stages now have
if you are in the the opportunity to avoid poor
40-49 age group, health outcomes and frailty.
start healthy ageing interventions According to the researchers,
and self-management now and people can take matters in their
avoid frailty and high death risk, own hands by improving a range
suggest researchers. of things.
The study, published in the Pre-frailty indicators are
journal BMC Geriatrics, found poor dynamic trunk stability
‘pre-frailty’ occurs in 45 per cent and lower limb strength, poor
of people aged 40-49 – which balance, poor foot sensation,
is about the same percentage of being underweight, pelvic floor
people aged 70-75. problems and poor nutrition.
“You don’t have to be in your Pre-frailty to frailty factors is
70s or 80s to be heading down poor mental state i.e. living alone,
the path to frailty. Age doesn’t high psychological distress, poor
matter,” said study researcher lung function and poor sleep
Sue Gordon, Professor at Flinders quality.
University in Australia. “Many options for improving
“Successful healthy ageing health outcomes are available
interventions and self- online,” study researcher
management should commence Professor Anthony Maeder.
in at least the fourth decade of life “People working from home
focusing on these factors which during the self-isolation period reassess their health, habits and their daily routines and homes longer in the process,” he added.
contribute to pre-frailty and can take the opportunity to routines to seek ways to make better places to live, and live – IANS
Aries
March 21 — April 19
Taurus
April 20 — May 20
Gemini
May 21 — June 20
This could be a day of technical glitches and malfunctions, Aries. Today is filled with socialising, with a strong emphasis on the You might want to make an extra effort to tidy up the house this
It’s frustrating, to be sure, but a little bit funny, too. Everything you exchange of information. If you’re attending a party this evening, morning, Gemini. It’s likely that you’ll have some unexpected guests.
touch, from computer to washing machine, seems to groan and Taurus, be receptive to anyone you meet. It’s likely that someone Some neighbours could drop by unannounced, or an old friend
shudder before finally breaking. Apparently, today you have the new will arrive who will have a significant impact on your life. It could call from her car and say she’s on her way over. Take it all in
opposite of the Midas touch. Don’t take it personally. Instead, use it might be that he or she tips you off about a professional opportunity stride. Even though you had a lot planned for the day, it will be much
as an excuse to do something out of the ordinary with your time. at work. You never know! more enjoyable if you spend it socialising with friends.
Cancer
June 21 — July 22
Leo
July 23 — August 22
Virgo
August 23 — September 22
You’ll have to let go of your usual drill-sergeant manner and simply You work hard to reach your goal of financial independence, Leo. All You’re bound to be busy but happy today, Virgo. You’ll likely spend
let the day unfold as it will. Try as you might, even you won’t be signs indicate that you’re well on your way. Today you could receive the morning doing chores and generally puttering around the house.
able to direct events today, Cancer. You could find your attention some news that makes you realise you aren’t there yet. Perhaps a Don’t be surprised if a friend drops by unexpectedly in the afternoon
diverted from one project to another. It isn’t an unpleasant day but a relative calls to say you’re no longer his/her sole beneficiary. Maybe with some important news to share. Your evening could be occupied
disjointed one. Stay open to all possibilities. You could be surprised your investment statement shows a poor return. This isn’t what you doing research at the library or on the computer. It seems your
by the way things turn out. expected, but you’re still on the right track. friend’s news piqued your curiosity about a particular subject.
Libra
September 23 — October 22
Scorpio
October 23 — November 21
Sagittarius
November 22 — December 21
This could be a rather intense day for you, Libra. Your mind is filled This is one day for you to be as flexible as possible, Scorpio. It may You can overcome the intensity of today’s planetary energies by
with plots for novels you want to write and ideas for ways to streamline be that you begin with a specific list of items that absolutely must be making a conscious effort stay positive, Sagittarius. Distract yourself
production at work. Don’t you have an “pause” switch? You’d benefit done, but get distracted by some news from a friend or co-worker. with necessary household chores and errands. Don’t forget to take
from taking some much-needed time off. You’ll find that you can quiet What had seemed so important is no longer so, and your day shifts some time out for fun, too. As you work around the house, stop to
your mind simply by sipping some tea and being still for ten minutes. to accommodate this new piece of information. You’ll be rather indulge yourself every few hours. A cup of hot chocolate or a chat
Call it meditation or a break, but allow yourself this small indulgence. surprised by but no less satisfied with how the day turns out. on the phone will add a welcome grace note to the day.
Capricorn
December 22 — January 19
Aquarius
January 20 — February 18
Pisces
February 19 — March 20
Don’t take any information you receive today at face value, Don’t take anything you read or hear today at face value, Aquarius. It’s likely that you’ll receive some unpleasant news today, Pisces.
Capricorn. Technical glitches will likely plague you throughout the It’s possible that you’ll receive some rather distressing news, but Perhaps there are changes occurring at work that you read about in
day. Your bank statement could be incomprehensible. Bills could before you react in frustration, read the fine print. The news may not the morning newspaper. Or it could be that you get a phone call and
show up with an extra zero tacked on. Don’t panic. Make some really be so bad. In fact, it may not even be true! Take a deep breath receive some upsetting news about an old friend. You’ll need to take the
phone calls and get all the facts. Whatever you do, don’t let this ruin and heave a sigh of relief, then get back to your normal routine. information in stride and not let it ruin your day. With the intensity of the
your day. Everything will get sorted out. Relax, put your feet up. planetary energies at play, you’re at risk of overreacting.Friday, April 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 15
SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Epidemic bringing out worse, railway station on Tuesday demanding
best in people: Richa that they should be given transportation
to return to their native places
Actress Richa Chadha feels that the immediately.
coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the The Mumbai Police, in an attempt
best and worst in people, and she says to control such a large crowd, resorted
that it’s the time to come together and to a mild lathicharge when sections
help. threatened to go out of control.
“This epidemic is bringing out the She said: “Now, these poor migrant
worst in people and bringing out the best labourers gathered in Bandra and
in people. You have people who are going Surat, and people are criticising them
out of their way to provide for animals that they could have led to community
and human beings, and then there are transmission. But the thing is these are
some people who are using this as an people who are helpless and do not have
opportunity to treat the poor badly,” other means to get home and to pay rent.
Richa said. This is the time to come together and
Richa then cited the example of the help. I really hope people get sense from
3,000 stranded migrants from different this (epidemic) and make behavioural
parts of India who thronged at Bandra changes.” – IANS CANDID: Richa Chadha feels that it is the time to come together and help.
Oprah addresses the toll
coronavirus is taking on
black Americans
By Chuck Barney
HELPING HAND: Ellie Goulding believes
A
people who are homeless are particularly
s African-Americans continue to exposed to and threatened by the
be infected with, and die from, pandemic.
the coronavirus at an alarming
rate, Oprah Winfrey is addressing Goulding helps provide
the situation in a special phones to the homeless
presentation on Apple TV+ and OWN.
In Oprah Talks Covid-19 — The Deadly Singer Ellie Goulding has helped source
Impact on Black America, the media mogul 400 mobile phones, which will be given to
looks to bring attention to the devastating homeless people to help them through the
impact the pandemic is having on African- lockdown amid the ongoing coronavirus
Americans across the country. crisis.
“This coronavirus is shaking up the world,” The singer, 33, along with her
Winfrey wrote in a Twitter post. “I hope you’ll management company TaP Music helped
join me to understand why Covid-19 is having charity Crisis to get the phones, reports
such a deadly impact on African-Americans dailymail.co.uk
as I speak to leaders in our community and She admitted that she is “very worried”
family members who are having to bury their about how many people still need
dead alone.” support.
The episode is available now, for free, on “We’re all worried about coronavirus,
Apple TV+ (no subscription needed). but people who are homeless are
In the special, Winfrey speaks with Van particularly exposed to and threatened by
Jones, CNN host and CEO of Reform Alliance; the pandemic,” Goulding said.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot; Dr Aletha “Over the last few weeks we have
Maybank, chief health equity officer at the seen an unprecedented and phenomenal
American Medical Association; and Nikole effort to rehouse people sleeping rough
Hannah-Jones, New York Times staff writer by the government, local authorities
and founder of 1619 Project, a civil rights- and homelessness charities, but I have
themed series as part of the New York Times remained very worried about how many
Magazine. people will still need support. I’ve been
Additional guests join the conversation determined to help keep them connected,”
from their respective remote locations she added.
around the country to share how Covid-19 is CONCERNED: Oprah Winfrey is bringing attention to the devastating impact of the pandemic on The distribution of the phones began
impacting certain regions, how citizens can African-Americans across the country. on April 15. The phones will go towards
support those most in need and hear personal people Crisis supports as well as those
experiences from those on the frontline devastated, is the occupational obligations its Winfrey went on to emphasise the need for who are currently staying in hotels across
fighting this pandemic. citizens are facing. more – and faster – testing and stressed that London.
Also featured: A musical performance by “We as a people, as African-Americans, it’s vitally important that African-Americans Meanwhile, the Love me like you do hit-
Jennifer Hudson. have jobs that require us to be at work,” she understand the urgency of the situation. maker is currently in self-isolation with
On Tuesday morning, Winfrey appeared on said. “For so many African-Americans, there “It’s taking us out,” she said. “It’s killing husband Caspar Jopling. She recently
NBC’s Today, where she spoke to Hoda Kotb isn’t this ability to telecommute.” your cousins and your friends and your became the latest star to attempt the
about how the coronavirus is “ravaging” the “We certainly understand that the neighbours. And you need to do whatever you viral T-shirt handstand challenge on
African-American community. responsibilities and dynamics of some people’s can to protect yourself.” Instagram.
“Not only is it serious, but people that you lives, particularly African-American and brown Winfrey is backing up her potentially life- The singer wore a black crop top and
don’t know, but probably will know, are losing people, do not allow you to be able to stay at saving message with money. Last week she matching leggings in the black and white
their loved ones,” she said. home,” she continued. “Therefore, they need announced that she is donating $10 million clip as she made a successful attempt to
Winfrey went on to note that, among masks. For now everybody needs to look out for to coronavirus relief efforts. – The Mercury put a T-shirt on while doing a handstand.
the reasons the community has been so themselves and for their neighbours.” News/TNS – IANS16 GULF TIMES Friday, April 17, 2020
COMMUNITY
“You are what you eat”
British culinary motivator Julia Toon asks people
to use homebound time to cook and eat healthy
ingredients, you are in control. I am a great
By Mudassir Raja believer in the 18th century adage which says
‘you are what you eat’ and medical science
T
now advocates this saying.”
he coronavirus crisis has led people Based on her long experience of cooking
across the world to observe social and knowledge of food, Julia suggests
distancing and stay at home. The consuming as much fresh vegetables and fruits
homebound time, however, brings as possible. “My recommendation for good
certain blessings with it. health is to always eat fresh fruits, vegetables,
The challenge has also brought the salads, whole grains, home-made soups and of
opportunity for many individuals to develop course, quality cuts of meat or fish.”
their hobbies and materialise their interests as Sharing healthy food recipes, the culinary
they are forced to spend most of the time with motivator said: “There are some recipes that
their families. people can try at home with ease. These are
Cooking can be counted both as a job and as flatbread salad with warm walnut dressing,
a hobby. The crisis has invoked the culinary roasted tomato soup, and baked salmon fillet
interests of people as medical experts have with zingy yoghurt dressing.”
been underlining the need to eat healthy and For Julia, this home seclusion means
boost immunity to ward off the coronavirus. she has time to really focus on creating
British expatriate Julia Toon is a culinary new and interesting recipes, cooking and
motivator and food influencer. Founder of photographing them to upload to the website.
Jules of the Kitchen, anthology of her recipes, “We all now have time to do those hobbies or
Julia boasts of over 40 years of her experience wants which we kept putting off by saying if
working as a cook for celebrities and only I had time. The time is now to do these
international business associations. things and if cooking is something you really
“Basically Jules of the Kitchen is a collective would like to do, learn more about or simply
online hub of my best-loved recipes; secret enjoy.
gems from my experience working as a cook “At a time when all of us are housebound,
for celebrities and business associations, or I believe cooking with or for the family is an
recipes collected from friends and family over enjoyable traditional pastime suitable for
the years, and presented simply as an easy everyone of any age.”
reference source for those people who share a Jules of the Kitchen is also in the
passion for cooking,” said Julia. embryonic stage of releasing YouTube
With the onset of the devastating cooking demonstrations. “Via Youtube Jules
coronavirus, it became apparent to Julia that of the Kitchen, very easy family recipes are
the way forward for her and her family, in displayed alongside stories and often health
order to help beat this pandemic, is to stay at giving tips on ingredients etc. The recipes on
home, eat well and work hard to stay healthy. Jules of the Kitchen are varied and cover all “At a time when all of us are
“In brief, take a personal – look after yourself culinary trends i.e. Mediterranean, family,
– initiative in order to stay healthy and to organic, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. housebound, I believe cooking
help Qatar in fight against the virus. Well for The recipes are not over complicated as the
one, it is important to eat well or better to vision is to create enjoyment and a feeling of with or for the family is an
eat as healthily as you can. To me this means fun whilst cooking in the kitchen. If you are
being in charge of literally what you eat and a beginner always start with something easy enjoyable traditional pastime
therefore, what you cook at home. Stop buying and challenge yourself as your confidence
the preservative laden commercially prepared grows. Try to always think healthy and enjoy suitable for everyone”
foods, learn to cook and take responsibility for everything in moderation.”
your health and the health of your loved ones. You can visit Julia’s webite at — Julia Toon
“When you cook at home you know all the www.julesofthekitchen.com
Flatbread salad with warm walnut dressing. Roasted tomato soup. Baked salmon fillet with zingy yoghurt dressing.You can also read
