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C.Z., a teen in Beijing, China

“Of course, we have to wear a mask when going outside, and we also have to keep social distancing. Many schools have reopened, most people are back to work, and the traffic has returned to normal, so things are looking good again!”

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R.A., 57, a domestic helper in Hong Kong

“Swerte ako 4 days bago maglockdown sa Pilipinas naibook ako nang mabait Kong amo nang Cathay Pacific at nakabalik dito sa Hongkong. Pagbalik ko dito stay room din tuwing holiday dahil sa pandemic na lumalaganap nagkaroon na Rin nang takot kasi di mo alam or makikita Ang kaaway mo. So para makasiguradong walang virus na makuha sa labas mas pinili Kong manatili na lang sa room mo at sa kaligtasan narin nang mga amo mo.”

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C.R.W., 22, a student in Hangzhou, China

“我因为在机上写论文头脑发热,测出一次37.6导致61A被划为活人禁止靠近区域 […] 我在一路上被太多医护人员(全都全副武装,看上去一个个都一样)照顾过。[…] 他们精疲力竭,他们懒得告知要把你送到哪去,但他们对同胞有关爱有公心,你可以看出来他们不只是在完成任务。[…] 如今我已经出院,体温多次测试均正常,核酸检测两次均为阴性,转移至酒店继续12天隔离。”

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K.L., 30, an NGO worker in Beijing, China

“整个人从惶恐害怕焦虑到麻木了。不过也因为关在家里无处可逃,不得已面对生活的琐碎,学会了靠微波炉一日三餐做饭做菜,吃的健康,掉了20多斤。”

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