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While the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical books might not provide direct insights or solutions to dealing with current pandemics such as COVID-19 and HIV and AIDS, their moral and ethical lessons can offer some guidance. 1. Wisdom and Understanding: Wisdom 7:17-21 encourages us to seek knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. This relates to both pandemics in the sense that extensive medical and scientific research is needed. To curb HIV and COVID-19, we must understand these viruses, how they are transmitted, and how to prevent them. Also, the general public must be educated on these matters (Wisdom of Solomon, 7:17-21). Green, Timothy H. 2020. "Pandemic Ethics: The Case of COVID-19." Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 17, no. 4: 487-493. 2. Care for Our Neighbors: The Apocrypha, especially Tobit 4:16, teaches the importance of acts of kindness and care to our neighbors. This can be applied in our context by promoting actions such as wearing masks, social distancing, sharing accurate information, and supporting those affected by these pandemics (Book of Tobit, 4:16). UNAIDS. 2020. "COVID-19 and HIV: 1 moment, 2 epidemics, 3 opportunities—how to seize the moment to learn, leverage and build a new way forward for everyone's health and rights." Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. 3. Hope and Encouragement: In the midst of these pandemics, maintaining optimism is vital, as suggested in Baruch 4:5-5:9. Our hope and perseverance can motivate us to continue seeking solutions and staying resilient amid adversity (Baruch 4:5-5:9). Rajkumar, Ravi Philip. 2020. "COVID-19 and mental health: A review of the existing literature." Asian Journal of Psychiatry 52. Please note that although the Apocrypha can provide ethical direction, the main strategies to curb these pandemics remain rooted in medical science and should be guided by experts in the field. References: Book of Tobit. 4:16. New Revised Standard Version. Wisdom of Solomon. 7:17-21. New Revised Standard Version. Baruch. 4:5-5:9. New Revised Standard Version. Green, T. H. (2020). Pandemic Ethics: The Case of COVID–19. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 17(4), 487-493. UNAIDS. (2020). COVID-19 and HIV: 1 Moment, 2 Epidemics, 3 Opportunities. Rajkumar, R. P. (2020). COVID-19 and Mental Health: A Review of the Existing Literature. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 52.