Reassuring others that this will end is key, feels Ravi

Ravi Dubey feels that while staying home and being safe is the need of the hour, reassuring people that Covid-19 will end is also essential. The actor, who tested positive for Covid-19 recently, is resting and recovering in Punjab. “It is a difficult time and people need a lot of hope. The mass hysteria out there about Covid – this anxiety too is causing a lot of health problems. Apart from spreading awareness and sharing whatever information they come across, people need to be told that though this is a difficult phase, it will end. We have overcome world wars, pandemics and famine and history has taught us that things change,” he says.

When he learnt he had Covid-19, Dubey wondered if he should share the info as it causes panic, but later did as he wanted people who had met him to be aware too. “It does affect you psychologically. So many friends are giving tips, help and checking on me constantly. The warmth and kindness of people has amazed me,” he says, adding his wife, actor

Sargun Mehta, is in London for work and it is important she stays safe.

Though in quarantine, work isn’t far away from his mind. “It is a difficult time and one can use it wisely, if your health allows it,” he adds.