DAILY REPORT

This episode will have certain references to Episode 12 - Let There Be Light

Anshuman usually got ready to leave for work by 8 am. Today wasn't any different. As per his instructions, as soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Gardener Madhav was ready to greet him with all the information he needed - which member did what...who said what...who was sitting in the garden with whom...and sometimes some non-juicy official updates.

"Saheb, have you ever seen our local MLA's Whatsapp video messages?"

"Our MLA sends you Whatsapp videos?" Anshuman looked Madhav up and down in astonishment.

"Arre nahin Saheb...he makes these video messages and forwards them...these are them circulated across multiple Whatsapp groups. Here, watch this one."

Anshuman took Madhav's phone in his hand. He looked Madhav up and down once again, because it was a high-end smartphone.

He dabbed the play button.

Namaskaar. I am your humble servant Chandulal Bhigona. As of 9 pm on 20th April, there have been four new COVID-positive cases in our area, and one patient has died. With that, the total number of active COVID 19 cases in our area has touched 38. This is very sad news indeed.

In the coming days, we will be taking some stringent measures to stop the rise in the number of cases. I request all of you to maintain social distancing. Please do not spread rumours, strict action will be taken against rumour-mongers.

Stay home. Stay safe. Jai Hind.

Madhav could see that Anshuman was super-impressed, "So, what do you think Sahab?"

"This is good. Can you forward it to me?"

"Certainly Saheb. Not just this, I will also forward you some interesting messages about how Coronavirus can be cured."

"Hmm."

"Have a good day Saheb", Madhav bowed down as Anshuman went on his way.

Later that evening, Gardener Madhav received a Whatsapp message on his phone. He was surprised to see that it was a video message from Anshuman. Before it could get downloaded, he ran towards Security Guard Gopinath.

"Hey Gopi...Saheb has sent me a video message...look!"

"I got it too...have you watched it yet?

"Nope...let's do it together."

They played the video. The backdrop suggested that Anshuman had probably recorded it while sitting in his office cubicle.

Namaskaar. I am the Secretary of Bright Minds Co-operative Housing Society. I hope all of you are safe in your respective homes.

Mr. M.V. Raghav, I would like to thank you for your letter dated 6th April 2020. As you know, I always welcome feedback. However, I would also like to point out that you need to keep your windows shut whenever you have a fight with your wife. The noise emanating from your house is disturbing the peace in the neighborhood.

I would like to advise other residents, especially the Senguptas, the Shindes and the Chaturvedis not to indulge in slanderous and sarcastic loose talk about the Managing Committee and the Respected Secretary.

Finally, I know that all of you members might be frustrated after being forced to spend all your time indoors. I am pleased to announce that from tomorrow morning onwards, members can use the building terrace for activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, kite flying, card games, carrom and even for other small games. You can even use it for small tea parties. However, you are requested to vacate the terrace by 7pm for the sake of my privacy...erm...for security reasons.

Jai Hind.

Idiosyncrasies of a Covidiot

All episodes so far 

Episode 01 - Aaho-Choo Story

Episode 02 - Bus-Ted 

Episode 03 - Bohemian Clapsody 

Episode 04 - Departmental Chor 

Episode 05 - Exceptionally Coarse 

Episode 06 - Fruits & Nuts 

Episode 07 - Gross Spread

Episode 08 - Helping Hands

Episode 09 - I Want to Break Free

Episode 10 - Jamboree

Episode 11 - Keep Safe Distance

Episode 12 - Let There Be Light

Episode 13 - Musical Masti

Episode 14 - Night Riders

Episode 15 - Order Order

Episode 16 - Papa the Great

Episode 17 - Quarantine