Wuhan coronavirus outbreak worries as it spread to HK & beyond
Feb 2, 2020, 4:30 pm
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It may have been obvious to you to do some kind of self-quarantine, but not everybody takes this as a given, another poster above also came back from HKG and went to a party and was surprised that someone did not show up because he was there, lol...
Feb 2, 2020, 4:36 pm
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Bloomberg TV news in the USA is reporting that medical worker in Hong Kong will go on strike for five days over lack of adeaquate supplies of protective equipment and the government's refusal to close the border with mainland China. This sounds dire and I sincerely hope the reporters have it wrong.
Feb 2, 2020, 4:37 pm
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The moment I've left HK, I've had my mask on everywhere, except for when I'm in my study alone. I'd understand acquaintances reminding me, but not anyone who knows me well. I suppose, it's disappointing that I'm finding out there are some who really didn't know me that well, after all. And, that's ok.
Feb 2, 2020, 4:44 pm
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Bloomberg TV news in the USA is reporting that medical worker in Hong Kong will go on strike for five days over lack of adeaquate supplies of protective equipment and the government's refusal to close the border with mainland China. This sounds dire and I sincerely hope the reporters have it wrong.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...-group-cancels
Feb 2, 2020, 4:44 pm
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The moment I've left HK, I've had my mask on everywhere, except for when I'm in my study alone. I'd understand acquaintances reminding me, but not anyone who knows me well. I suppose, it's disappointing that I'm finding out there are some who really didn't know me that well, after all. And, that's ok.
If this thing becomes a pandemic and settles at any reasonably high death rate like 5% or so, and persists beyond summer, you will see the thin veneer of civility and civilization start collapsing across the board, and people acting in increasingly aggressive-defensive ways...
Feb 2, 2020, 4:47 pm
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They should have known I'd self quarantine without being asked to. That they did is what I found rude. As if I had to be told? Seriously?
I would find it extremely disappointing that anyone who has known me for any period of time would think I wouldn't self quarantine and would need to be reminded. Those who know me very well, I'd find it rude, yes.
I would find it extremely disappointing that anyone who has known me for any period of time would think I wouldn't self quarantine and would need to be reminded. Those who know me very well, I'd find it rude, yes.
Though I was only in HK, some friends & colleagues fear I'm infected, and some wear masks around me.
If these friends and colleagues of yours were around you, that's not a very effective way to self quarantine. Why are you seeing them in person if you're supposed to be in isolation? That's what's not adding up for me.
Feb 2, 2020, 4:49 pm
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Yea, it's just human nature I guess and anxiety that makes people overreact.
If this thing becomes a pandemic and settles at any reasonably high death rate like 5% or so, and persists beyond summer, you will see the thin veneer of civility and civilization start collapsing across the board, and people acting in increasingly aggressive-defensive ways...
If this thing becomes a pandemic and settles at any reasonably high death rate like 5% or so, and persists beyond summer, you will see the thin veneer of civility and civilization start collapsing across the board, and people acting in increasingly aggressive-defensive ways...
As to strangers & casual acquaintances, couldn't care less what they think of me. But, with my friends, what they think of me is everything.
Feb 2, 2020, 4:52 pm
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Some have dropped by, and some have expressed concerns to my wife. A business partner had to drop by and pick up documents.
Feb 2, 2020, 5:00 pm
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Plus, let's remember that masks don't provide 100% protection, nor do we even understand exactly how the Wuhan virus is spread.
Feb 2, 2020, 5:10 pm
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I've had mine on virtually at all times since the moment I returned last week. And, I basically only remove it when I'm in my study. Even in HK, I had it on all the time, barely left my room, and ate very sparingly.
Feb 2, 2020, 5:20 pm
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You've used the same mask for all that time? That's not good.
Feb 2, 2020, 5:23 pm
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Feb 2, 2020, 6:37 pm
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Feb 2, 2020, 7:55 pm
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This morning, disposable masks have seemingly become much more readily available. (There was a South China Morning Post compiled photo page showing a variety of interim/proxy masks. Funny, though troubling too.) The government of my next-destination country has decided that I should stick around HK for another six days or so. Things are "normal"-enough here that it's okay, if not optimal from the standpoint of my life.
Feb 2, 2020, 8:00 pm
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So a question for the people in Hong Kong, are bars, restaurants etc open or is it completely dead? Were due to arrive next Tuesday and if its going to be dead we might skip and stay in Bangkok. And yes, ignoring the fact that Bangkok has more cases, a worse health system, a huge number of Chinese tourists with no travel restrictions and worse hygiene standards. But it has open restaurants and bars do you can still have a holiday.