24 hours for over 50 days with your parents in lockdown

China, PingYao City/Shanxi Province, Nikita, Chinese, 30, foreign trade, Single

General

How is the situation in your city/ country? Is there a 2nd wave yet?
In my city, basically has back to normal life. We don’t need to wear mask outdoors all the time. No 2nd wave. In China, some cities has reported new cases recently, they need to pay more attention.

How did the atmosphere in your country change within the last months?
A few months ago, when the virus first appeared, everyone was scared, because of its uncertainty. But now, even some cities has new cases, people weren’t that scared anymore, we know everything is under control.

How are you and your family?
We’re fine. The virus makes me live with my parents for over 50 days, 24 hours all day, a precious time, it’s very difficult to have such an opportunity because of our own work.

What was the biggest challenge for you within the last months?
I quit my job, I want to make myself better, happier.

The virus makes me live with my parents for over 50 days, 24 hours all day, a precious time.

Measures

When did you realize how serious the situation is?
Jan 25th, 2020, the day of Chinese New Year, when we back home from my grandma’s house in the evening, we realized that the streets were almost empty, it’s very unusual.

How did your government react to the crisis? Which measures/restrictions were taken first?
We were immediately in lockdown in our own home.

This was posted at the gate of the community, it says, because of corona virus, the government appealed to people to try not to go out.

Are you satisfied with the measures of your government? What was good/bad?
Yes, I think that’s the most effective way to stop the spread of the virus. Not bad, it’s just a little inconvenient.

What would you like to say to your government?
Thanks, you’ve taken effective measures.

Which sentence of a virologist/politician did you memorize the most?
Stay at home, don’t go out.

We were immediately in lockdown in our own home.

The Virus

Do you know anybody who was infected with COVID-19 or even died?
No, TV reported the number of people who was infected every day, I don’t know their names.

Have you already done a Coronavirus test or have you been in quarantine?
No test, because I always lived in a relatively safe city, no travel.

Are you afraid of getting infected with the Coronavirus?
Definitely yes.

I always lived in a relatively safe city.

The lockdown

How long is/was your lockdown and what was allowed/what wasn´t?
Over 50 days. Not allowed to go out, but we can order some food or others by phone and pick them up at the gate of the community.

Did you spend the lockdown time with somebody and what did you do during this time?
With my parents. A relaxed lifestyle.

What did you miss the most during the lockdown? What helped you?
Just go outside, dining out, meet friends. Shopping online.

I spent the lockdown with my parents.

Changes

How did your work situation change within the last months (shorter hours, working from home, etc.)
Working from home. For my job, same as working in office.

How did your social life (relationship/friendships/dating) change due to the Corona crisis?
Now, has back to normal.

What impact has the Corona crisis on your financial situation?
Delayed shipments, no new orders.

Social distancing: How does your daily life look like at the moment?
Basically normal.

Delayed shipments, no new orders.

Perception

Who are to your opinion the heroes of this crisis?
Medical workers.

What did the crisis show you?
Friendship and mutual assistance between countries.

What will you appreciate more after the crisis?
World peace.

Which images will you never forget?
News of Kobe’s death.

Which stories/incidents/experiences touched/shattered you the most?
Unfortunately, people who infected with virus can not hug their loved ones when they leave the world. And we lost Kobe Bryant, Mamba never out.

People who infected with virus can not hug their loved ones when they leave the world.

Perspective

What are you afraid of right now?
Death.

What gives you hope?
In order to win a better tomorrow.

Are you planning to travel within the next months?
I would love to go, actually I’ve been planning to travel with my family since the end of last year. Now we are willing to wait a little longer.

If they find a vaccine, would you take it?
Yes.

What can we all learn from this crisis?
Life is precious, but also very fragile. Love yourself, love your family, love someone you should love.

If you could give 2020 a headline, what would it be?
Once and only once.

Life is precious, but also very fragile.