China, Beijing, Zara, Chinese, 54, retired, one daughter at the age of 21 who studies abroad in the UK
General
How is the situation in your city/ country? Is there a 2nd wave yet?
Although there are new cases every day, the epidemic is basically under control. No 2nd wave.
How did the atmosphere in your country change within the last months?
The atmosphere is unchanged as usual. It is in the middle of the dog days. It is hot and stuffy.
How are you and your family?
Fortunately, my family, my friends and I are all safe and happy.
What was the biggest challenge for you within the last months?
Wear a mask every day, wash the hands many times, disinfect, need a health code if going to the shopping mall or the workplace, and can’t travel abroad freely as before.
Measures
When did you realize how serious the situation is?
December 2019 because Wuhan Hubei province in China.
How did your government react to the crisis? Which measures/restrictions were taken first?
Take the decision to lockdown the city, asking everyone to wear masks.
Are you satisfied with the measures of your government? What was good/bad?
Yes, sure, in fact, it is effective.
What would you like to say to your government?
Thankful appreciated!
Which sentence of a virologist/politician did you memorize the most?
Perhaps the Corona virus won’t leave soon.
The Virus
Do you know anybody who was infected with COVID-19 or even died?
None.
Have you already done a Coronavirus test or have you been in quarantine?
N/A
Are you afraid of getting infected with the Coronavirus?
Of course.
The lockdown
How long is/was your lockdown and what was allowed/what wasn´t?
About more than 3 months. Daily life is allowed as usual, but we have to have a pass to enter or leave the residential area. Express delivery can only be outside residential areas before June.
Did you spend the lockdown time with somebody and what did you do during this time?
I spent the lockdown time with my 84-year old mother since she was discharged from the hospital on November 8 from the end of September 2019. Cook delicious food every day and take care of my mother, chatting with my daughter who is still writing her thesis in UK.
What did you miss the most during the lockdown? What helped you?
Nothing missed, I think, it is OK.
Changes
How did your work situation change within the last months (shorter hours, working from home, etc.)
Because I will retire at the end of this year, I do FENXIANG LIFE at home, a mobile phone and the Internet is OK.
How did your social life (relationship/friendships/dating) change due to the Corona crisis?
We can only contact through WeChat.
What impact has the Corona crisis on your financial situation?
It is OK, because I have FENGXIANG LIFE app, not only save money and also make money.
Social distancing: How does your daily life look like at the moment?
At public places we must be at least 1 meter away from each other.
Perception
Who are to your opinion the heroes of this crisis?
Professor Zhong Nanshan, Professor Zhang Wenhong, Professor Li Wenjuan, Professor Zhang Dingyu, ………..
What did the crisis show you?
Human being must reflect, protect the earth.
What will you appreciate more after the crisis?
Live simply and pay attention to health.
Which images will you never forget?
Doctors and nurses wear heavy protective clothing; the sick student kept on studying in isolation.
Which stories/incidents/experiences touched/shattered you the most?
There are many touching stories during the epidemic.
Perspective
What are you afraid of right now?
A 2nd wave on coming winter. Whether the vaccine is effective when coming into the market.
What gives you hope?
The correct judgment of the experts and the people are very cooperative.
Are you planning to travel within the next months?
Maybe, after my daughter coming back to Beijing safely.
If they find a vaccine, would you take it?
Of course, if not too expensive.
What can we all learn from this crisis?
Respect for nature.
If you could give 2020 a headline, what would it be?
Reset or restart.