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| Corona Virus Lack of hygiene awareness |
| 2020-02-13 |
| [The Star] WHILE many people zero in on those who eat wild animals for the novel coronavirus outbreak, I beg to differ. I would blame it on the lack of hygiene awareness among the Chinese, which I dare say is one big problem. Although some workers have returned to work since last Friday, many companies are observing the flexible working hours or have their employees working from home. The banks open two or three days a week for counter-related or self-serving machine services. Schools and educational institutions remain closed. A majority are still in “self quarantine” as part of the precautionary measures against the spread of the virus. This quarantine would not have happened if the people practise good hygiene. The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak 17 years ago that claimed hundreds of lives has not changed their bad habits. Spitting is one bad habit of the Chinese that annoys me the most, not just the disgusting mucus on the floor but also the loud irritating throat-clearing sound. I have always wondered why must they “tell the whole world” in doing so. If you happen to be in Beijing, check out the streets, especially the entrance or exit of subway stations, and you will see patches of dark spots. I can bet these are dried mucus already mixed with dust and dirt. Coughing or sneezing without covering one’s mouth is common in public areas and restaurants, and all these bad habits contributed to the spread of the virus. |
| Posted by:Bright Pebbles |