Lightening the mood: in among all the coronavirus doom and gloom, connecting online for dinner and a movie can go a long way to relieving the stress
- A trashy tabloid article, a virtual gathering with friends and family, or just a ‘normal’ night in, amid the constant assault of bad news the little things can make all the difference
As the world continues to battle the coronavirus and Hong Kong fights a third wave of infections, it’s not been easy to stay calm, especially after the government imposed more stringent social-distancing measures.
Some of us feel the need to stay informed on events related to the pandemic. You may be keeping an eye on the daily number of cases and seeing what’s going on around the world; and there is nothing wrong with wanting to keep informed.
But for people who want to take a break from being constantly bombarded by news of the coronavirus, there are not many ways to escape from the persistent doom and gloom.
All of the information we encounter has something to do with Covid-19. And no doubt we have all become accustomed to carrying hand sanitiser and wearing a face mask wherever we go.
Even the most mundane routines, such as shopping for groceries can be risky, and it can be an anxiety-inducing activity.
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On a radio programme, executive councillor Dr Lam Ching-choi warned residents to avoid touching certain food items in the supermarket, such as oranges, because they might have been contaminated by an infected person, as the virus can linger on certain surfaces for at least a couple of days.