A normal bus ride became a scary experience when a passenger saw hundreds of bugs crawling on the driver’s neck and ears. Primo Onipa’s shocking video, which was shared on Facebook, showed that the bus driver was alarmingly dirty.
People on social media were furious that the driver didn’t seem to care about the invasion. A lot of people were worried: how could someone with lice be in charge of the safety of the passengers?
Guests You Didn’t Invite: What Are Lice?
Lice are very small insects that live on the head and feed on blood. They inject saliva that makes the skin very itchy. They’re about the size of sesame seeds, grayish brown, and famously hard to spot.
With a special chemical, female lice connect eggs to hair. They often do this behind the ears and on the neck. Second-hand diseases can happen when you scratch.
Putting the Myths to Rest
Despite what most people think:
If you have lice, it doesn’t matter how clean you are; they can affect anyone.
Lice make people sick: they quickly pass diseases from one person to another.
A Call to Action
It’s important to put personal hygiene first and keep the surroundings clean, as this disturbing event shows.
Main Points:
It’s important to do regular checks: Find lice early to stop infestations before they happen.
Don’t judge: lice can affect anyone, no matter how much money they have.
Clean up after yourself by washing your hair, clothes, and blankets regularly.
Have you ever been in a situation like this? Say what you think!
