Omicron entered the community and the fifth wave of the epidemic was looming. The mother of one of the confirmed cases, Cathay Pacific flight attendant, was the source of the "Victoria Park Dancing Group", making Victoria Park one of the high-risk points for infection, but this morning (6th) there was still Many citizens jogging and morning exercises in Victoria Park, some of them do not wear masks.
Some citizens of the mask removal campaign stated that they would wear masks after exercise. "Even in the most severe time before," some citizens said that they would be exempt from wearing masks when doing exercises.
However, some morning commuters were worried about the epidemic and called on the government to require that they wear masks when exercising in parks.
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At about 8 o'clock this morning in Victoria Park, several cleaning staff disinfected the area around the fountain in Victoria Park.
There are about 30 people doing morning exercises and Tai Chi on the Victoria Park Lawn. There are also dozens of people running on the jogging track, but at least 10 people are not afraid of the spread of the virus and do not wear masks.
Tai Chi Citizens: Even the toughest time we have
Among them, Uncle Tom played Tai Chi alone on the lawn without a mask.
He said that he played Tai Chi in Fortress Hill Park on weekdays, but due to time permitting today, he chose to play in Victoria Park.
He said he was not worried about being infected.
When asked why he didn’t wear a mask, Uncle Tom said that he would wear a mask after Tai Chi, “You’ve seen it all, it’s a large area, and if there are crowds, you will wear it.” The epidemic is getting worse now. Continuing to play Tai Chi in the park, he said, "Even in the most severe time, we have it, but there are not many people in the park."
Uncle Tom said that he would wear a mask after performing Tai Chi, "You have all seen, it's a big area. If people are crowded, wear a mask." (Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Citizen: Don’t be surprised, because he is so far away from me
At the sports facility next to the lawn, citizens also took off their masks to gather. Uncle Yang said that he would go to Victoria Park every morning to chat and talk. He also pointed out that "I don't know how to be shocked, because he (the confirmed case) is far away from me." He said, walking with me. The friend is a doctor, so as long as he is not worried about the spread of the virus, he is not worried.
When asked why he took off the mask, he said that "exercise can be exempted," and then added that he would keep his distance from other people.
Uncle Yang said that sports can be exempted from wearing masks, and later added that he would keep a distance from other people.
(Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
Citizens urge the government to announce that they must wear masks when doing sports
Mrs. Wang, who also does morning exercises on the lawn of Victoria Park, is worried about people not wearing masks and urges them to abide by the rules and keep a long distance. "I hope the government announces that all parks must wear masks for sports." She said, a park staff member. A warning can be issued to the citizens who violate the regulations to improve the situation.
Mrs. Wang, who often visits Victoria Park, also found that the dancing classes attended by the confirmed cases did not start today.
To protect herself and her family, she plans to get the third dose of Fubitai vaccine, but the online appointments are full. , She pointed out that the sun is warm outside, and it is not good to look forward to being at home for a long time. She can only keep a distance from others, take a shower and change clothes after returning home.
Mrs. Wang called on the public to abide by the rules and hoped that the government stipulates that they must wear a mask when exercising in the park.
(Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
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