I'm not entirely sure if travelling is a good idea, and whether it'll actually risk spreading the virus further onto the countryside. It's not just the countryside either, but also along customs. To the north, we have a border with Thailand, and we share a bridge with Singapore to the south. Between us three nations, hundreds and thousands of people travel in and out, to commute to work.
That is exactly what I am talking about.
These people really are not thinking straight and everyone is rushing to go back at the same time and risk even MORE spread as you know that the largest exposed ethnic group to the virus were among Muslims (especially those who went for the conference ); and they are not 100% certain they are virus free of not.
For now, we don't need permits to leave home, nor are there any severe curfews. Most of the quarantines are voluntary, and this makes me wonder - why are people panic buying stuff? Since shops are still open, and they'll continue to be stocked, why are people grabbing more than they need, all in one day?
Very simple:
Scared to lose, scared to die
Most of the whatsapp group are spreading the fear rumours of a 1 year curfew which I think in some point it is politically driven, making the pandemic is the fear itself, unleashing the worst of human side.
I am grateful that some of the supermarkets are open to seniors and aided citizens first before the public even for an hour; which gives the vulnerable a chance to stay in the game of survival, while other very god-forsaken ugly self-centered fear-driven individuals horde everything (especially the fresh greens and let them rot).
Sometimes I do not know where the wisdom of humans have gone to.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I can't agree more! Indeed, I fear all this traveling in- and out-of state could spread this virus even more. At first I thought, "Well, there's less people in the countryside, so it should be safer! ", until my mom said otherwise, and it gave me second thoughts... For the better!
And I've also heard about all those panic-rumours on WhatsApp, and they're very detrimental to people's reactions. Even my parents, who usually listen to any kind of messages on WhatsApp, knew that this isn't going to be a good idea. I heard that some supermarkets are actually limiting how much a certain person can buy, so they don't hoard all that stuff.
For now, I'll be keeping logs on my experiences, and it's been rather calm for Day 1 thus far. More updates to follow, and thanks for the words of wisdom, mate!
Yes. MyDin in KL area already reportedly limited people from over purchasing to curb limit buying.
All these no thanks to before PM can announce "don't panic" those sensational tabloids already exploited fear especially through Facebook (mainstream media).
So let's do our part and remind our friends to not panic buy, especially fresh items. Even how good your fridge is, the vege cannot last the whole 2 weeks without losing its nutrients + the quantity.
Yes, and we have a Mydin here in Selayang, which we may need to visit sometime this week or the next. Unless you have sci-fi tech, all those fresh goods won't do well in the fridge for that long 🤣. I've already reminded people on Twitter, and on my personal chats to stop panic-buying stuff, and hoarding more than you need!
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Yes, and remind them, Selayang hospital has a trauma tent outside; and if you need to check through Klinik Kesihatan Kota Damansara also have COVID-19 (mini) trauma tent outside also
Ah, thanks for the info! Selayang Hospital isn't the best for parking, or waiting times, but it's close by. Good if my family and I need to go for a checkup anytime soon.