I’m sorry for not updating this blog for so long. In such a difficult situation where the coronavirus is going around the world, I hope you are all healthy and happy.
A couple of days ago, I received a warm email from Akarsh, a very kind friend from India, to check whether I was alright in China. His words are so encouraging that I’m quite moved. A lot of thanks to you, Akarsh!
Don’t worry about me. I’m fine. Everything is going well in the village where I live. China is much better now thanks to love and help from hundreds of thousands of people.
In this post, I want to share my life here in the recent days.
Science-based precautions and people’s cooperation have played important roles in the battle against the pandemic. I remember the day, January 23rd when my classmates cancelled the get-together immediately after we talking about the latest news about the virus (I hardly read news before ). Everything seemed different. The government took this pandemic very seriously, suggesting people stay home as much as possible, shouldn’t gather, and wear masks when going outside. Apps and news have been reporting the situation of the fight against the coronavirus every day, keeping people informed of the latest knowledge about the virus. My uncle, who works for the village committee, and his colleague drove around the village with horns broadcasting the measures to deal with the pandemic. My mother used to be working from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.( sometimes 8:30 p.m. ) to make protection suits ( for civil use) for two weeks.
Making sure that everyone is healthy is absolutely essential. A family here who just came back from Wuhan were quarantined, and they were very cooperative. Food and water were sent to them every day. After 14 day’s quarantine, they proved to be healthy and everything was alright.
There were workers and volunteers guarding and watching out at each road for many days. Stores and the food market nearby were not allowed to open. We needed to go to the shopping mall which is larger than 1000 square meters, and before going to the mall, temperature must be taken. I didn’t find it inconvenient, though. All the measures are taken to prevent the virus.
So far, in the city where I live, the number of infected people is 55 and now all of the patients have been cured. The number hasn’t gone up since February 17th. In the tranquil village I live, no one has been infected. Many people have gone back to work now and some stores here begin to open.
The fight is still going on. We’re still on alert, staying home as much as possible, wearing masks when going out, washing hands frequently and taking temperature. Everyone here needs to show his or her QR code, which can keep track of our traces, before going to the public areas such as supermarkets and railway stations, in case that someone is infected. Students are still studying online. Also, the job interviews are done online.
It’s sad and worrying that these days the virus is quite severe all over the world. Due to the coronavirus this year, lots of people lost their lives. Lots of people are still suffering. Lots of people have tried their best and made great sacrifice to fight against the deadly virus (A lot of thanks and kudos to those heroes!).
I pray for everyone. My friends, please take good care of yourselves. The coronavirus is contagious and it can spread very fast among people. It is so cunning that it has incubation before one shows symptoms. But fortunately, it can be prevented by science-based measures. Taking precautions such as staying home as much as possible, not gathering, wearing masks, keeping a certain distance when you need to talk, washing hands often and making your rooms airy and so on. Don’t believe rumors. Believe the scientific knowledge that professors and experts tell us. And ignore the negative comments and keep a good mood. I believe we can make it!
As human community, we share weal and woe. Hang in there. I believe we’ll finally defeat the virus together!
Love from China, Vera
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