The Camus’ s Novel. The Plague: Then and Now. Literature & Language

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The Plague: Then and Now
One similarity between the COVID-19 pandemic and the plague of Oran is how people have acted on such. It was mentioned by the book that during the plague, the people abandoned the streets, and some wear handkerchiefs that can cover their mouths, and people are separated from each other (Lauzanne p. 15). Today, different government units around the globe have imposed strict lockdowns and quarantine measures prohibiting people from going out of their homes, as well as the observance of social distancing. Also, for those who will be going out, they have to wear face masks to prevent infection spread.
Another similarity is denying the existence of an outbreak. People of Oran were reluctant even to say the word plague because they are in denial of its existence (Lauzanne ...