As of 19 April 2022 the latest data  from the  Ministry of Health Malaysia's website shows that the number of Malaysians infected with Covid 19 is around 4,402, 234.   This is not a  small  number and the impact covers a  wide range of  sectors including the health, education, social, economic, employment and skills sectors.   For  the education sector, the MOE report shows that 21,316 students dropped out of school for the period of 31 March 2020 to July 2021, a significant number for the next generation.  to be part of the future of the  country.  This amount in   turn will create a double impact on  various social and economic issues of the  country.  In this context, according to the  chief Economist of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, Dr Mohd Afzaniam Abdul Rashid,  the  5.6 per cent fall in  the Malaysian  economy in  2020  is quite impressive for all  such parties and   effects linger to date.  For those who  are personally  infected with Covid 19 it is an  experience that does not want to be repeated.  However   what  is important and needs to be highlighted is how to  help the recovery of Covid 19 patients.  This is because  the recovery process  to some affected by  this infection takes a long time.

As part of the  statistics of covid  patients in Malaysia and also experiencing a   relatively long  covid of almost 50 days, as well as the remaining effects of the  Covid omnicom variation, the authors felt the need to  a thorough understanding  to help the  patient to truly recover.  This is because  the effects of Covid 19 vary from one  individual to  another and it can also  vary in a short time  where today  it  is possible that  the  patient will feel fresh and   suddenly the next night or the next day effects such as coughing or shortness of breath will hit quite  badly.   Such a  precarious situation  is especially demanding understanding from those around  for example, if at  work the role of the employer and colleagues is very much   help.  While at home, understanding of the life partner  as well as the  immediate family members is very important in helping the patient's recovery.  What help  do these 'long covid' patients need?   Why is  this  important  when it happens to almost the people in Malaysia? In the        author's view, as  many people experience it is likely that it is considered insignificant by most individuals and takes  lightly the long-term  effects on  patients both   physically and psychologically.

In the context of  work, flexible working hours  are  essential  to provide to patients who are experiencing the  long-term  effects of  Covid 19.  Ini because  a  prolonged cough usually  increases frequently at  night and  a cold atmosphere, so those who experience this effect will have  difficulty sleeping and there will be fatigue the next day especially in the morning.  Hence, flexible  working  hours are very important for employees who are experiencing 'long covid'.  The physical ecosystem   in the  workplace also needs to be improved  where ventilation in  the   workplace area,  a more comfortable layout  should be noted by the employer  in providing a positive atmosphere  to not only the 'long covid'  patients but also to the entire employee in the  organization of  the work.  Those in the field of occupational health need to look back  at  the work support of what former covid  patients or those who are  'long covid' need.

For the family ecosystem, the understanding of family members, especially the patient's spouse  , is an important thing that is very helpful to the patient's recovery.  Daily home tasks  that used to be possible  in a short period of time  may take a long time for these patients.  This is because they will quickly get tired and it will take a long space of time to recover.   They also sometimes lose concentration and find it difficult  to recall  what  was actually being done.  If a  family member does not understand the  situation that is being experienced,  it  will undoubtedly lead to misunderstanding and discouragement.  This atmosphere  may be prolonged and create a less harmonious situation in the  family ecosystem, whereas at this point the  support from those closest  to them is very much important for the recovery of the patient.

For  school students or those in  institutions,  they need time to recover and also to understand the  learning left behind.  This condition  causes them  to  not only be left behind  in terms of learning but are likely to experience prolonged fatigue and cause the  process  of understanding the learning left behind to consume  Time.  For teachers and parents, if their children have the symptoms mentioned, they need to provide space and opportunity for these children to  understand their situation and recover as it is.  This is important so that teachers and parents do not put too much urgency for these children to   stand out  in terms of the knowledge learned but need to put  more emphasis on the importance of the atmosphere and process   learning that is exciting for them to learn and appreciate the knowledge gained rather than scrambling to get the highest number of A's.  Incomprehension of   this problem by adults  who are in  the environment will cause them  frustration, low self-esteem and may give up from  staying on  in the  country's  education system. This will  undoubtedly  have  a serious impact on the next  generation.

In conclusion, Covid 19 teaches  every individual on  the face of  the earth, to  appreciate and  improve the ecosystem in which they are located.  These include   emotional, psychological, physical,   social relationships, relationships with nature as well as relationships with the Esa.  This is because eternal well-being is a  well-being that covers all aspects of  the ecosystem of life.  Thus, combine  between conducive ecosystems  and  conditions that ensure that the    existing ecosystems support  each  other  important  for the  well-being of  the 'long covid'  patients who are   among the many  patients on the face of the earth.

Date of Input: 25/08/2022 | Updated: 25/08/2022 | nooryati