Coronavirus

[seliph]

by "any mask" does that also include surgical masks? it's funny because in my school (actually the whole country in general), they're actually encouraging us to wear masks (surgical/face masks that cover the mouth and nose). masks have been SOLD OUT in almost every drugstore, convenience store, and grocery.

my school and a lot of other universities are actually taking this issue seriously to the point of having our temperatures checked at the school entrance (with those thermometers that you point on the forehead). if your temperature reaches 38 or above, i think they're sent home to quarantine or smth not sure.

but that's because there have been a LOT of chinese nationals in our country recently.. and there's been confirmed cases of it here. definitely not exaggerating when i say a lot. even my college is surrounded by chinese nationals

yep, i think surgical masks were what prompted it in the first place. schools here do not like faces being covered

 

[RedTropicalPeachyFish]

Louis Vuitton made a contract with Japanese actress Suzu Hirose earlier this year, and as soon as she shows up on their Instagram, some people put the comment that says corona virus? and those stuff. It seems it's their favorite joke at the moment to Asians as they can't recognize who's Chinese/Korean/Japanese.

And couple days ago, Chinese woman who was travelling here was attacked for no actual reasons. Wtf.

 

[tokkio]

Louis Vuitton made a contract with Japanese actress Suzu Hirose earlier this year, and as soon as she shows up on their Instagram, some people put the comment that says corona virus? and those stuff. It seems it's their favorite joke at the moment to Asians as they can't recognize who's Chinese/Korean/Japanese.

And couple days ago, Chinese woman who was travelling here was attacked for no actual reasons. Wtf.

Yeah the increasing racism against asians as a whole because of this issue is so saddening honestly. But especially how the Chinese are being attacked and mocked just for being Chinese. There are lots of innocent Chinese people who did nothing wrong and do not eat exotic foods but people treat them as if they're not humans.. It's reached the point where Chinese people apologize for just existing. The whole thing is just really sad.

 

[Mayor Monday]

Yeah the increasing racism against asians as a whole because of this issue is so saddening honestly. But especially how the Chinese are being attacked and mocked just for being Chinese. There are lots of innocent Chinese people who did nothing wrong and do not eat exotic foods but people treat them as if they're not humans.. It's reached the point where Chinese people apologize for just existing. The whole thing is just really sad.

I'm not saying I disbelieve this, but I was just wondering if there were any source articles/statistics for the discrimination? I would like to read into it.

 

[tokkio]

I'm not saying I disbelieve this, but I was just wondering if there were any source articles/statistics for the discrimination? I would like to read into it.

Well, I haven't seen any articles written about it but it's pretty apparent on social media such as posts and comments on facebook, youtube, instagram, twitter, elsewhere. A lot of people generalize Chinese people and say offensive things towards them, or even talk like every single Chinese person eats exotic foods (the cause of the virus in the first place, according to what I've read). Like, they blame the entire nationality for the virus.

Also, in my country, I've seen facebook/twitter posts about how apologetic the Chinese nationals that live here have become. Some Chinese nationals distributed free face masks on the streets while holding signs that say stuff like "We're sorry" or something like that. I've also seen posts about Chinese nationals apologizing for simply sneezing/coughing in public, even if they're wearing face masks. There's even a post about a Chinese Grab driver thanking the customer for accepting him because almost everyone declined his ride thus he isn't earning money anymore. These are just some of the things I've seen.. Sadly there are probably more/worse things that have happened/are still happening.

 

[moonbyu]

Well, I haven't seen any articles written about it but it's pretty apparent on social media such as posts and comments on facebook, youtube, instagram, twitter, elsewhere. A lot of people generalize Chinese people and say offensive things towards them, or even talk like every single Chinese person eats exotic foods (the cause of the virus in the first place, according to what I've read). Like, they blame the entire nationality for the virus.

Also, in my country, I've seen facebook/twitter posts about how apologetic the Chinese nationals that live here have become. Some Chinese nationals distributed free face masks on the streets while holding signs that say stuff like "We're sorry" or something like that. I've also seen posts about Chinese nationals apologizing for simply sneezing/coughing in public, even if they're wearing face masks. There's even a post about a Chinese Grab driver thanking the customer for accepting him because almost everyone declined his ride thus he isn't earning money anymore. These are just some of the things I've seen.. Sadly there are probably more/worse things that have happened/are still happening.

i saw that post too. it broke my heart, honestly.

 

[RedTropicalPeachyFish]

I'm not saying I disbelieve this, but I was just wondering if there were any source articles/statistics for the discrimination? I would like to read into it.

I don't have a source about the attack that happened over here since it was aired on my local cable TV channel, but I've actually seen some scenes over here. There's a factory near my house that have a lot of employees from China. Those girls ride to the factory and I see it everyday. But one day some stupid elderly said some stupid stuff to insult them. Or saw them throwing pebbles with insult at those Chinese people.It's ridiculous af and I'm more of being pissed than sad.

Some shops or restraunts starting to refuse letting Chinese people in as well. -> x x There are more, it's just an instance.

 

[Noctis]

I don't know if it has been mentioned or not but the doctor who warned about the corona virus, li wenliang has passed away. While reading the news regarding his death I learned about the police shutting him up and saying false accusations when all he was trying to due was warned about the virus. may he rest in peace.

 

[RedTropicalPeachyFish]

Some Chinese nationals distributed free face masks on the streets while holding signs that say stuff like "We're sorry" or something like that. I've also seen posts about Chinese nationals apologizing for simply sneezing/coughing in public, even if they're wearing face masks.

That's ridiculous. Why would they have to apologize when it's not their fault. In the first place it's not very different from influenza virus.

 

[Mayor Monday]

I don't have a source about the attack that happened over here since it was aired on my local cable TV channel, but I've actually seen some scenes over here. There's a factory near my house that have a lot of employees from China. Those girls ride to the factory and I see it everyday. But one day some stupid elderly said some stupid stuff to insult them. Or saw them throwing pebbles with insult at those Chinese people.It's ridiculous af and I'm more of being pissed than sad.

Some shops or restraunts starting to refuse letting Chinese people in as well. -> x x There are more, it's just an instance.

I am very sorry about what you and those you know have experienced. It is disgusting that this is how certain people are approaching the issue. The disrespect is unreal.

No one can help the fact this is happening. Why should anyone have to feel guilty or be subject to attack because of this sickness- or any sickness? Those who aren't ill should be both grateful and understanding of their country/other people's suffering!

Thank you for the links.

 

[Flyffel]

Yes it's a long video (over an hour) but if anyone wants in-depth updates, you are not going to get this from a simple news article:

It has some pretty important insights, like how apparently the World Health Organization (WHO) can't be trusted anymore to provide objective information, as with their (travel) recommendations they are favouring China in a strongly biased and very dangerous way.

And the way the Chinese govt is handling this is heartbreaking and my prayers go to my friends over there who I made during the year I spent living in China.

 

[Sanaki]

We had a couple cases of it in a big city close to us that has tons of commuters come to my college via train and bus. I got diagnosed with it a few weeks back after starting my classes, and I recovered pretty easily and it honestly didn't feel like anything worse than a bad cold.. despite a small fever. This whole thing is so depressing to watch unfold, the racism is just absolutely ridiculous. I feel bad for Chinese people.

 

[Flyffel]

Everyone reacts to it individually and what makes it significantly different from a normal flu is that there is no cure and it's more contagious (higher R0). It's also more deadly. But who knows if this is partially because the people in China have a worse starting point because of lung corrosion from all the air pollution etc.

 

[Snowesque]

It has re-surged twice in my area and is spreading rapidly now, so I am fully expecting to get it at this point. It has also spread to where my older relatives live too so I cannot stop thinking about it. What has also been really concerning is the hit on the economy.

Please... do whatever you can protect yourself and others.

 

[Flyffel]

The first cases in my city have been identified, although as far as I know it's only people who got it in Italy and came back, so it might not be spreading here yet.

Remember to wash your hands. It should be obvious, but still.

 

[G0DFlesh_88]

I just fear mutation. But I hear there are vaccines in the works for it.

 

[KazooSquirrel]

There has been some in my state, but not close to my town. It's really scary, and I'm really hoping they have a vaccine for it soon. Stay safe out there, folks!

 

[sierra]

I saw a video of a man talking about how America is going to go through drastic change within the upcoming days. The validity is flimsy but we are already being affected. He made it sound like Contagion and prompted everyone watching to go check your local Lowe?s and see if the industrial grade face masks are there. He said they won?t be because the officials and people of power have already been tipped off and are stock pulling while the rest go on about their day to day. Dude is either an amazing screenplay writer or he right which is scary.

 

[Xara]

i’m not as scared as i probably should be - but i mean,, if it gets me then it gets me

 

[CasualWheezer]

I heard that one of my friend's father, who's a doctor, had somebody with the coronavirus in the hospital he works at. Also there was supposed to be a trip to Japan that my school was going to make, but it looks like the coronavirus hit Japan pretty hard so that's cancelled, they'll be going somewhere else though.