China has taken extreme measures to get the coronavirus under control as it continues to spread around the world. And their measures are working, for China. The numbers here are slowly dropping. This virus is a pubic health epidemic and it must be taken seriously. Stricter restrictions have been placed on individuals returning to China from countries that are high risk places. Quarantine is stricter now, restaurants are taking your temperature before you enter, and you’re asked to show a health QR code that shows your healthy. Code colors are green, yellow, and red and you must have a green code to enter restaurants, malls, and businesses.
I am a person who does not live from a place of fear but does operate from a place of wisdom. I do not know if America will go on a two week quarantine like we did in China, but honestly I think its best. No one likes to be controlled or told what to do, but with all that is happening and how its spreading this is best right now (just my opinion of course). The world needs to stop traveling – I know – I know flights and hotels are super cheap right now and taking a trip sounds wonderful but….everyone needs to sit still while this gets contained. If the world would stop moving things would calm down. The virus has already spread all over the world, but we don’t need numbers to continue to rise if they don’t have to.
Life is different for everyone in China depending on your province, city, district, your compound, and employer. Everyone is having such a different experience. I listen to people, write, talk, and share about how its been for them. For some people they have been fine and for others, its been an overwhelming exhausting experience. All I can say is do the best with what you are given.
Here are a few tips for you to prepare in case your city goes under a two week quarantine. My friend Jordania gave some tips and I added to them. Here Ya Go:
Focus on the essentials, wash your hands with warm soap and water (hope you’ve already been doing this), avoid large crowds of people when possible.
1. Stock up on pre-made dinners. Pop in the oven, heat, and eat. Or prepackaged meals. Fruits and veggies, yes. Frozen or dehydrated.
2. Board games, card games, video games, computer games- any games.
3. Streaming services (music and video). Download a few things and save them!
4. Parents subscribe to educational sites or buy some books. Do projects with your children.
5. Art craft supplies. Journals/Notebooks- writing supplies.
6. Don’t forget the pets. 🐱🐶
7. Workout videos or gear. Look up and research indoor workouts.
8. Water, water, water. The ones for the water coolers.
9. Toilet paper
10. Cleaning supplies and laundry detergent.
11. Vitamins/Medication/update your home-personal first aid kit
12. Batteries/Flashlight – solar powered ones too if you feel so inclined
13. 🍷!!! Wine – if that’s something you like
^I hope that this information is helpful. You can do as much of it, as little of it, or none of it as you like. Just sharing what I think will be beneficial if you experience two weeks at home. Two weeks not at work at home sounds great until you realize you’re unprepared, don’t have any food, and one book to read!^
Me: We are currently still e-teaching and we have no official date for when we will return back to school. I am safe, I have food, water, wifi and all the essentials. I am able to go out and do things. I am not totally bored, but definitely ready for life to go back to normal.
soooooooooooooo I am working and teaching at home. Watching all of the TV Shows that make me laugh and that I enjoy! I am reading lots of books and taking naps as my schedule allows in between my video lessons with my students… life is different right now, but I am safe and healthy and for that I am truly thankful!
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I promise I am being as safe as I possibly can. I am going outside and taking precautions when I am out. I am making the most of this unfortunate situation.
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“life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” – Hellen Keller
*I choose ADVENTURE
I play this to get hype though! Listen and Enjoy …. I smile every time I hear it. BIG Thanks to Althea for sharing it with me.
FEARLESS in SHANGHAI 
People are hoarding toilet paper here. What is the recommended amount? One month supply? Also, I don’t understand the hoarding of water. Is that if you don’t have clean water at home to drink? Thanks for your tips. I stocked up on wipes, sanitizer and non-perishables end of February before the masses headed to Costco. I think I was ahead of the general public. I get my info from a doctor on the front lines, not the media. Stay healthy everyone!
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People don’t need to hoard the toilet paper. That’s just foolish! And water. Even if you have clean water at home you never know what could happen and it’s helpful to have water. A friend recently had a leak at home and her water was off for hours. With something like this happening it’s nice to be prepared. Having some water won’t hurt.
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