So, it appears that the number of mutations of the Corona virus continue to rise. The following have been reported from the different corners of the globe by various sections of humanity:
1. Crore-na
This infects the rich only. With the plunging stock market and shrinking global trade, the infected have seen “crores” (one crore is ten million) of their wealth disappear. Wait and watch is the only known cure for this strain of the virus.
2. Cure-na
This infects the scientific community which is in a frenzy to find the elusive cure of this slippery critter. So far, there is no known “cure” other than prevention and prayers.
3. Krur-now
This is infecting the xenophobes who are using this as an example of the challenges with indiscriminate integration of races and thus fan hatred. They are targeting Asians, especially Chinese as the root cause of the pandemic. Education and awareness are the only known cure for this virus.
4. Carnivorous
For those of you who like doing puzzles, you will notice that “carnivorous” and “corona virus”, are anagrams. Those infected by this virus claim that meat eating is the primary cause of the Corona virus. The cure they claim is a plant-based diet.
5. Coroner-na
This is mostly infecting the young and restless. Considering themselves to be invincible (hence no fear of the dreaded “coroner”) they are taking advantage of the low costs for travel and resorts to go on their dream vacations.
6. Cower-na
Victims of this strange mutation are mostly found in India. The infected have no fear of the Corona virus. Having survived malaria, dengue, chikungunya, brain-fever, pollution, over-crowding and corruption, they refuse to “cower” to this measly virus. In fact, they claim that the virus came, the virus saw and the virus quickly departed, coughing and wheezing. Before departing it had to bribe the immigration, customs, police, politician, government officers and an innocent bystander.
7. Karuna
This is my favorite. The infected are going out of their way to help other, extend compassion, sympathy and caring. Of all the mutations this is the one I hope will live on.
