The news worldwide shows that the rich and poor, known and unknown, are affected by COVID-19
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In the USA, President Donald Trump is affected
In the UK, Prime Minister Boris affected. HM The Queen of England is affected.
In Europe several countries have been badly affected. France, Italy, Spain.
Spanish flag.
Over in Asia, South Korea has been affected.
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Singapore is now distributing a new type of mask, a reusable mask, in Singapore. To help residents locate the correct distribution centre, enquiry lines have been set up.
Those workers given new jobs to answer the phone lines and distribute masks include members of the armed forces, including those who have just finished their training and been released, as well as airline staff.
A member of my family in Singapore commented,
"That sounds reasonable and good. Airline staff are trained in first aid, have security clearance, and PR training for dealing with the public, and I'm sure they are relaly grateful to have a job."
Previously every household in Singapore was given disposable masks. The new masks are reusable. That means fewer have to be distributed repeatedly and it is good for the environment.
I read that masks come in gey black and possibly other colours. I would opt for black. which is easier for me to co-ordinate. Grey is the world's least favourite colour.
My family fell about laughing. "Mum is worried about co-ordinating the colours of her mask!"
Yes, indeed. When you are seeing yourself in the mirror, and appearing face only online in conference calls, these things matter. Also colour affects your mood.
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China
Meanwhile, news from Wuhan is that they are returning to normal life. If in three months we are out of this lockdown, late summer holidays will go ahead.
Meanwhile, new events daily.
Stay well, stay home, stay safe.
You can collect a mask with your NRIC (national identity card) or any document showing your place of residence and a barcode (so not a passport which does not show place of residence).
Mask Distribution hotline (1800 333 9999), which is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Useful Websites
https://maskgowhere.sg/faq
go.gov.sg/circuitbreaker
https://www.gov.sg/article/when-should-i-wear-a-mask
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Health_(Singapore)
Angela Lansbury
Travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. Please share links to your favourite posts.
.US flag
In the USA, President Donald Trump is affected
In the UK, Prime Minister Boris affected. HM The Queen of England is affected.
In Europe several countries have been badly affected. France, Italy, Spain.
Spanish flag.
Over in Asia, South Korea has been affected.
Flag of South Korea
Singapore flag
Singapore is now distributing a new type of mask, a reusable mask, in Singapore. To help residents locate the correct distribution centre, enquiry lines have been set up.
Those workers given new jobs to answer the phone lines and distribute masks include members of the armed forces, including those who have just finished their training and been released, as well as airline staff.
A member of my family in Singapore commented,
"That sounds reasonable and good. Airline staff are trained in first aid, have security clearance, and PR training for dealing with the public, and I'm sure they are relaly grateful to have a job."
Previously every household in Singapore was given disposable masks. The new masks are reusable. That means fewer have to be distributed repeatedly and it is good for the environment.
I read that masks come in gey black and possibly other colours. I would opt for black. which is easier for me to co-ordinate. Grey is the world's least favourite colour.
My family fell about laughing. "Mum is worried about co-ordinating the colours of her mask!"
Yes, indeed. When you are seeing yourself in the mirror, and appearing face only online in conference calls, these things matter. Also colour affects your mood.
Flag of China
China
Meanwhile, news from Wuhan is that they are returning to normal life. If in three months we are out of this lockdown, late summer holidays will go ahead.
Meanwhile, new events daily.
Stay well, stay home, stay safe.
You can collect a mask with your NRIC (national identity card) or any document showing your place of residence and a barcode (so not a passport which does not show place of residence).
Mask Distribution hotline (1800 333 9999), which is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Useful Websites
https://maskgowhere.sg/faq
go.gov.sg/circuitbreaker
https://www.gov.sg/article/when-should-i-wear-a-mask
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Health_(Singapore)
Angela Lansbury
Travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. Please share links to your favourite posts.
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