Chik-V preparedness tun up
Dear Editor,
As I read the various articles and view the super large advertisements that promote pain relievers, I am convinced of a conspiracy: Is chickungunya really as a result of a mosquito bite?
Much akin to an urgent hurricane advisory, the supermarket shelves which once held a variety of mosquito repellants; spray-ons with or without Deet, plug-ins, aerosols, and big name brands such as Vape mats and coils, and my favourite, the rechargeable swatter, are almost empty.
I have never used this much mosquito repellant, even after a hurricane, so something seems to be fundamentally wrong or have the mosquitoes joined ranks and called an airstrike on the Caribbean and by extension the world?
Well, I am resolved to protect myself and my family, so I joined in the fight against the dreaded virus and stocked up on the essentials for safeguarding my household.
As I write, my coil is burning in a corner and the fan is on full blast. I am protected from head to toe with repellant and, just in case I missed a spot, my Pryo tin is nearby and I never go anywhere without my reliable rechargeable swatter — gets them everytime.
Clovis, my friends would love to see a picture of this.
But what is this pain I feel in my ankle?
Nicole Bartley
sisvolush16@hotmail.com