Coronavirus is slowly but surely pushing society to the brink of stoppage. While governments around the world have taken some strict measures to control the spread, there is a growing responsibility on individuals to do their bit as well. George R.R Martin has realized it too and is doing his own bit.
As per KRQE, Martin has decided to close down the cinema and the non-profit foundation owned by him. The Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe has been closed down until April 15. Stagecoach Foundation, which holds classes for kids about film and TV production, too will be close down. Martin has however decided that foundation will continue to pay its employees.
It is an important step taken by Martin as people are being told to stay at home by governments around the world. It is not all bad though. Martin recently took to his blog and revealed that amidst the virus spread and self-isolation, he has begun to write daily. This is good news as fans have been awaiting the release of The Winds of Winter for almost a decade now. He wrote on his blog:
“For those of you who may be concerned for me personally… yes, I am aware that I am very much in the most vulnerable population, given my age and physical condition. But I feel fine at the moment, and we are taking all sensible precautions. I am off by myself in a remote isolated location, attended by one of my staff, and I’m not going into town or seeing anyone. Truth be told, I am spending more time in Westeros than in the real world, writing every day.”
There you have it, folks. Martin is doing everything he can to make a difference. Its time we fulfill our duties as well.
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