So just a short update, things have become more hairy. The US has now become the epicentre of all things Corona, Surpassing China and Italy. Globally, there has been an increase of cases and consequently Covid19 related deaths. Some countries have closed borders, whilst some have enforced mandatory quarantine periods (see interesting etymology of the word: Quarantine). Hong Kong has enforced a 14 day quarantine for all new arrivals into the SAR. This comes on the back of an increase in infections. Globally we have seen governments enforce lock down laws of non-essential services.
This will undeniably have far reaching impact on economies and affect the livelihood of many industries and individuals. It has started and we are only starting to see the this train wreck unfold. We have already seen many governments push through emergency stimulus packages to stem the bleeding, we are seeing manufacturers change workshops to assist with medical supply manufacturing and we are already seeing behavioural changes in the way people interact and work.
Update, gyms and fitness studios have closed. LKF and Soho are ghost towns and the maximum number of people in public areas must be limited to four people. I have a solid group: Albert and Andrew, who I see on the regular, sometimes sneaking out for a beach wine, or just casual pizza. We are pretty lucky in that Hong Kong residents are still quite free to move around.
It's interesting to see the types of things that people are finding refuge in. Most staying at home, Netflix seems to have benefited (there's talk of YouTube and Netflix both throttling streaming quality in order to be gentle on broadband infrastructure). People are having virtual Zoom meetings (another candidate for Oxford Dictionary word of the year: 'Verb, Zoom'). Cooking, in particular Baking seems to be on the rise which captures the attention of creating something and keeping busy in these awkward times.
For me, it's been a good opportunity to re-connect with people. Read more. I've noticed that being home so much more makes me crave the dishes that I grew up on: Kway Teow Tong, Har Mee, Lasanga, Mee Goreng, Instant Noodles, Congee. So I've been cooking a lot more. I've also realised, that a lot of my year, actually my life, is made up of travel and exercise and now that these things have been taken away I feel a little insufficient in the hobby and experience department. Thankfully (?) I'm still in the process of setting up my apartment, so furniture is still arriving, and occasionally i have to assemble something, or i'll head out and buy some plants or ornaments for the apartment. Home decorating is currently what occupies most of my time, that and well cooking.
This will undeniably have far reaching impact on economies and affect the livelihood of many industries and individuals. It has started and we are only starting to see the this train wreck unfold. We have already seen many governments push through emergency stimulus packages to stem the bleeding, we are seeing manufacturers change workshops to assist with medical supply manufacturing and we are already seeing behavioural changes in the way people interact and work.
Update, gyms and fitness studios have closed. LKF and Soho are ghost towns and the maximum number of people in public areas must be limited to four people. I have a solid group: Albert and Andrew, who I see on the regular, sometimes sneaking out for a beach wine, or just casual pizza. We are pretty lucky in that Hong Kong residents are still quite free to move around.
It's interesting to see the types of things that people are finding refuge in. Most staying at home, Netflix seems to have benefited (there's talk of YouTube and Netflix both throttling streaming quality in order to be gentle on broadband infrastructure). People are having virtual Zoom meetings (another candidate for Oxford Dictionary word of the year: 'Verb, Zoom'). Cooking, in particular Baking seems to be on the rise which captures the attention of creating something and keeping busy in these awkward times.
For me, it's been a good opportunity to re-connect with people. Read more. I've noticed that being home so much more makes me crave the dishes that I grew up on: Kway Teow Tong, Har Mee, Lasanga, Mee Goreng, Instant Noodles, Congee. So I've been cooking a lot more. I've also realised, that a lot of my year, actually my life, is made up of travel and exercise and now that these things have been taken away I feel a little insufficient in the hobby and experience department. Thankfully (?) I'm still in the process of setting up my apartment, so furniture is still arriving, and occasionally i have to assemble something, or i'll head out and buy some plants or ornaments for the apartment. Home decorating is currently what occupies most of my time, that and well cooking.
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