Huntington Beach, Orange County, California. Source: CNN
Only The Paranoid Survive
Places like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan have much higher population density than the US. Yet they have proven that they can protect the people and the economy simultaneously. In addition to wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing, they prohibit big crowd gatherings and close down entertainment venues such as bars, karaoke lounges, cinemas, and gyms.
Given that the COVID-19 infection remains severe, it is particularly worrisome to see how some cities have reopened some beaches to the public. See the picture above. People are not particularly concerned with the danger of COVID-19 in a large, crowded environment.
Why do people in Asia and the US behave so differently regarding Covid-19? People in Asia are paranoid about Covid-19. They still have memories of the SARS epidemic. As a result, they are more alert. This is what we need in the US. We need to be fearful of COVID-19 instead of taking it lightly. Read More...
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