Calvin NguyenThe coronavirus is a naughty little thing that has caused people to raise their eyebrows.
It's a bit worse than that. The coronavirus is the actual spawn of the devil and will cause Rapture to begin early. Not as bad as that. The coronavirus is a serious threat that we as a community should take seriously. Yes, it is in Los Angeles. Yes, it is dangerous for elders and those with underlying conditions. But no, it is not a Chinese bioweapon that is going to kill half of the planet. To keep ourselves and the community healthy, we have to be vigilant and do our best to promote a healthy environment. To prevent yourself and others from getting sick, make sure to follow a few guidelines: Wash your hands. You should be washing your hands regardless of a global pandemic, but make sure to wash your hands with vigorous passion now; on a molecular level, the coronavirus is surrounded by oily material, and soap does wonders in dissolving and removing these substances from your hand. Many only spend five seconds at the sink, but embrace the gentle sensation of flowing water for at least twenty seconds. Sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Sing the chorus of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” twice. I’m not afraid to say that I prefer the latter. Don’t touch your face. If your hands happen to be dirty, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes could provide invasive microbes an easy entry point into your body. Don’t give them that chance- make the coronavirus’ debatably non-existent life as difficult as possible. Be sanitary. There are only two situations where sharing is not caring. Communism, and Infectious Outbreaks. If you’re sneezing or coughing, do it in the proper direction, like your elbow. Refrain from coughing into people’s faces. You might get them sick, and it’s not very nice to do so in the first place. It may be a good idea to wear a facemask. Although facemasks aren’t very effective at keeping you safe from viruses, they ARE effective at quarantining your germs to yourself. These masks begin to lose their effectiveness once damp, so be sure to change it when needed. If you feel that a face mask isn’t enough, a gas mask and hazmat suit would probably eliminate any possibility of contracting the virus (this does have the unfortunate side effect of instilling terror in your peers, but depending on who you are, this can be a positive). SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION EARLY. The coronavirus has many symptoms, such as coughing, fever, exhaustion, nausea, runny or congested noses, and sore throats. If you believe you are developing these symptoms, please consult your physician. Yes, these symptoms do sound like any normal flu, but that’s all the more reason why we need to be monitoring our health. Better safe than sorry, especially when the “sorry” entails a school shutdown. Think about the safety of your friends and classmates. Nobody wants to be known as the person who accidentally infected the entirety of their club. This is the time to be responsible. One more thing- just because someone looks Asian and has a cough does not mean he or she is the secret harbinger of global armageddon. Quite frankly, as a Vietnamese-American who has never stepped foot in China, and much less Wuhan, I’m a bit tired of my Lyft driver acting like I have Ebola just because I can’t seem to get rid of my cough after a month. No, John, I’m not Chinese. Yes, John, I’m fairly certain I’m not about to infect the entirety of UCLA. Please just drive me to my Care Extenders shift. Thank you. Five stars. Be smart. Stay healthy everyone.
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