{"id":41439,"date":"2020-02-08T15:40:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T07:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sengkangbabies.com\/?p=41439"},"modified":"2020-02-08T17:37:48","modified_gmt":"2020-02-08T09:37:48","slug":"we-can-fight-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sengkangbabies.com\/health\/we-can-fight-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"We can fight Coronavirus but we cannot fight stupidity and ignorance"},"content":{"rendered":"

We can fight Coronavirus but we cannot fight stupidity and ignorance.
\nI was jogging around Sengkang and saw so many folks out with their trolleys at 10pm!<\/p>\n

Government announced ORANGE (on DORSCON level), and everyone crazy chiong supermarket! Preparing for doomsday?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Is it really Kiasu and Kiasi ? or some misplaced well intentions.
\nI would urge everyone to be safe, but also demonstrate logical thinking and compassion.<\/p>\n

I did not remember the same thing happening during SARS and H1N1 outbreak, or even during Haze period. Everyone Stay calm and sanitise!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Remember basic hygiene like washing our hands. And promote social responsibility, like resting at home when we are sick, or mask when we are not feeling well. \u81ea\u52a8\u4e00\u70b9 please.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Government Whatsapp and tips:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Many people are second guessing what MOH and Government is doing.\u00a0 Suddenly, everyone becomes Virus experts and consultants.<\/p>\n

If Singapore is not moving in the same direction, forget about SGsecure and other initiatives. The best plans will be derailed by rumour and ignorance!<\/p>\n

I would prefer the authorities to quota essentials, example maximum 10kg rice per family. Otherwise, this crazy phenomenon will harm ourselves even before the virus reaches us!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Many rumours are floating around in Social Media and Whatsapp, some are plain ridiculous:
\n– MRT and shopping centre lockdown
\n– Masks shortage in Singapore
\n– Maggie mee and toilet rolls hoarding
\n– Many more examples! (from MotherShip.sg)<\/p>\n

Can you imagine a scenario where other folks are deny essential items?
\n-Mother cannot find baby powder for her toddler
\n-Uncle finishes night shift cannot buy his weekly ingredients (no more stock)
\n-Nurse who just finished her shift could not find toilet paper(what!)
\n-I do not want to queue 1 hour to get my favourite ice cream too<\/p>\n

What I noticed is many non-Singaporeans are involved in the supermarket-clearing too. Do share with your neighbours and colleagues, no need to horde!<\/p>\n

Even if you are buying non-essential item, you need to queue with the irrational ones!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Teenagers are another group.\u00a0 I had to nag and nag again to my kids, avoid crowded spaces, sanitise your hands. Teenagers seem to think they are young and strong and can avoid coronavirus!<\/p>\n

We can fight Coronavirus as a nation, but everyone needs to chip in. STAY CALM!<\/h4>\n

Video from 2012, our kids keeping their hands clean.
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