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Written by: Liang Huanmin and Deng Jiaqi
2020-02-23 08:00
Last updated: 2020-02-23 08:00The "Wuhan pneumonia" (new coronary pneumonia) epidemic caused by the new coronavirus continues to spread globally, and the number of confirmed cases in South Korea has increased dramatically recently. As of last night (22nd), the cumulative number of cases has increased to 433. At present, many Hong Kong people are studying, working on vacation or traveling in Hong Kong. Some Hong Kong people working in Seoul have pointed out that Hongdae Metro Station, the most prosperous area in the city, gathers a large number of young people on weekends. The geese fly, very deserted.
There has also been a rush to buy white rice and other grains in the market, but compared to the Daegu area in the outbreak, the rush to buy in Seoul is not serious. However, there have also been disputed masks. For example, there are many KF94 masks in use in Hong Kong. The price has nearly doubled to 2,000 won (HK $ 13).
The epidemic situation in Hong Kong was equally severe. The interviewed Hong Kong people originally planned to arrange a relative in Hong Kong to travel to Seoul for temporary shelter. However, seeing a major outbreak in the local area, the plan was cancelled, but there was no intention to return to Hong Kong to avoid the epidemic.
Last night was a weekend holiday, and the streets of Hongdae (Hongik University), which has always been singing and dancing, looked deserted. (Photo by Feng Jiaqiang, a native of Hong Kong and Hong Kong)
In the South Korean epidemic, hundreds of people were infected directly or in two rounds due to the presence of super carriers in Daegu to attend the local Xintiandi Jesus Church event and spread the virus. The government announced yesterday (22nd) that 142 new cases were confirmed, of which 38 were related to the Jesuit Church in Daegu Xintiandi, and 92 were related to Danan Hospital in Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The cumulative number of confirmed cases nationwide has increased to 346, while Seoul has 23, second only to Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Hongdae, which is loved by young Koreans, is popular with tourists and has a daily flow of people. (Instagram @ roamwithliz)
People living in Seoul: Only six adults wear masks in the streets
Cindy, a Hong Kong native living in Seoul, said that since the beginning of the epidemic, because most people think that it is not much different from common colds, although the government authorities have reminded them to pay attention to personal hygiene, most people are not very conscious. There are only a few people on the street wearing masks to prevent it, and many people still spit on the street. "I see that the diagnosed people will heal well and feel that there are few things. There has been SARS in Hong Kong. My thoughts and consciousness are the same. It will make a big difference. "
Ms. Cai mentioned that due to the recent confirmed cases, the government had appealed to the nationals by phone to call attention to hygiene in the early stages of the epidemic, and now it was advertised in the city by posters, calling on the public to wear masks, wash their hands and cough Etiquette; local people's previous health consciousness was general, and many people spit around and started eating with less chopsticks. "Recently, many people wear masks. Six adults in the street wear more masks than before, but other health consciousness is normal. It is always a habit. Even if a government official announces the epidemic, whether they wear masks or not, there are There is no good example of covering up and wearing the wrong sun. "
Recently, the South Korean government has also placed a number of epidemic prevention posters on the street. The inside is a ritual calling on people to wear masks, wash their hands for more than 30 seconds, and cough. (Photo by Cindy, Hong Kong and Korean)
Buying rice and other grains in Seoul
Recently, the epidemic situation in South Korea has changed dramatically. A large number of citizens were infected in Daegu within a short period of time. The situation in Hong Kong is similar to the situation in Hong Kong. Recently, many citizens have bought a lot of food. "I was surprised when I saw that one person could pass on more than one person, and my family members started to grab white rice and other food ..." Friends and netizens have talked so many people started to grab rice, fresh meat and vegetables. However, seeing that there is still a lot of supply near the housing companies, I am too worried. However, there are reports in Daegu City that they will grab rice, and the situation is serious. "
Tsai said that there are currently more than 20 people diagnosed in Seoul, and Daegu City has a three or four hour bus ride with Seoul. In addition to the local non-tourism focus, the impact is not too serious, but because many residents from Daegu will come to the capital to protest Residents began to be conscious and worried about being infected. At present, related activities have been cancelled, but local residents have not been prevented from returning. "With the burial of this church activity and the activities of many people, the citizens of Seoul are beginning to realize that it is better for the locals to go to Seoul, but the government has not stated that they will close the city."
Cindy Tsai, a Hong Kong-resident of Hong Kong, said that many companies have appealed to employees to work from home.
KF94 masks are nearly twice as expensive
On the street situation, Tsai said that after the citizens of Seoul are aware of the epidemic situation, the crowds in the bustling streets in the past have been greatly reduced. As seen on the weekend yesterday, many young people gathered in Hongdae yesterday, but yesterday was much more deserted. Earlier, many Hong Kong people and mainlanders "purchased" masks. The locals were more resistant because they were not too worried about the epidemic, and they thought that wearing masks was "polite and not beautiful". They are now worried about being infected before buying the epidemic. It has doubled significantly. "Actually, I did n’t buy it. Korea ’s more popular KF94 mask was 700 won in the past, that is, HK $ 5. At home, it was 2,000 yuan (HK $ 13), which was more than doubled. More people grab. "
When asked if she would return to Hong Kong temporarily due to the epidemic, Tsai said that the epidemic in Seoul was not serious, and that she had a job, she was not worried. "Actually, local companies are prepared. If the company needs to accept employees to work from home, in fact, Yes. "In view of the serious epidemic in Hong Kong, she had considered taking her family to Seoul for a while, but she is now giving up her thoughts and does not recommend that Hong Kong people go to stay in shelter.
The South Korean government notified the nationals of the epidemic with a text message and called for personal cleanliness.
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