The world is waging war on the pandemic COVID-19 and our very own World Champion and renowned bodybuilder/Law Enforcement Officer, Hugh Ross is on the front lines in New York City.
The Queens, New York based Ross is at the epicenter of the outbreak in the US.
During a phone conversation with Stabroek Sport, Ross pleaded with his fellow Guyanese to stay home and stay safe.
“I’ve experienced 9/11, hurricanes and other disasters but nothing has compared to this,” said Ross.
“This virus has no friend or foe and we are all mere mortals, non greater than the other, hence we are all susceptible.”
The former Mr. Universe Masters Champion added “As an essential worker in the middle of New York City, I’m doing my best by trying to embrace all safety measures and imploring on everyone to do likewise”.
Ross continued “A common enemy forges unity so please, let’s all come together, especially at this time and defeat COVID-19.”
To date, the pandemic has claimed four lives locally and more than 60,000 across the globe.
The decorated athlete and advocate for health and fitness noted that “ It is hitting home now and down there in Guyana, my home country, the authorities have just begun monitoring this very carefully, so as a result people have been interacting. And I am absolutely positive interacting with those that are actually carriers.
So it is just a matter of time before we see the geometrical magnitude of what is going to be happening down there. I really just cringe at the thought and all I can say is observe the rules, obey the law and stay inside.”
The former Sportsman-of-the-Year concluded by urging Guyanese to practice social distancing and stay at home.
“Medically there has not been a preventative measure to date and the one thing that has been effective is social distancing and avoiding unnecessary interactions.
So all I can stay is stay in doors, please stay indoors and keep your distance” Ross implored. (Emmerson Campbell)
