Two incidents wherein heartbreak could have been avoided

Dear Editor,
It has to be wondered whether the male nurse recovering from dengue fever, who had other underlying health conditions, was allowed to return to field work so soon. Surely, his physical and physiological conditions were not properly healed and repaired to withstand the strenuousness and demands of field work.
His return to work so soon has to be seen as a foolhardy decision. My condolences are extended to his family and colleagues.
In another matter, a private vehicle plying the taxi trade was recently involved in an accident with another vehicle at the UG turn-off road, and passengers in the private vehicle were injured.
Now, is it apparent why travelling in a private vehicle plying the taxi trade is detrimental to passengers and results in exposure to danger at your own risk?
Besides breaking the law, these illegal operators charge the same fare as the legal operators, and sometimes more.
It is simple: even if you’re on a side hustle, do it the right way; get yourself licensed and registered.
Both incidents underscore the consequences of making poor decisions, and heartaches could have been avoided if the time had been taken to do the right thing.

Sincerely,
Shamshun Mohamed