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After months of misery, cabin fever, sheer boredom, and the surprising allure of staying in, the world is slowly returning to normal. With Germany, Finland, Austria, Italy, Spain, and more European countries easing their quarantine restrictions, the end feels closer than ever.

But don’t be fooled. Nobody is out and about doing what they please. There’re many protective measures implemented to make sure everyone is protected. From hand-sanitizing stations and glass partitions in the gyms to robots measuring body temperature, these countries know it’s better safe than sorry. Let’s take a look at some of the most motivational reopening pictures that are setting the safety standard high for Opening Up America Again.

#1

This UV Handrail Sterilizer On An Escalator In Hong Kong

This UV Handrail Sterilizer On An Escalator In Hong Kong

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Evil Little Thing
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's doing nothing. UV sterilization requires at least 15 minutes of direct exposure - MINIMUM. When I did neurosurgery on rats I used UV to sterilize tiny tubing I used, and I never left it under the lights for less than an hour.

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N G
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a brilliant idea

Lea Springstead
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These should be permanently installed on all surfaces like this: grocery check out belts, some how directed onto door handles etc...

MikeMaxis
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes people feel safer but its not that simple.

Donald Holder
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And in the US, the Lying media tell me us that UV doesn't kill the virus.

backatya
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the light should be underground shining on the entire rail

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    #2

    Danish Supermarket Has A Hand-Washing Station Set Up Outside For Shoppers

    Danish Supermarket Has A Hand-Washing Station Set Up Outside For Shoppers

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    Kwj
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We also have it inside the stores here in Denmark.

    Ekaterina Sidyakova
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UK is the worst we have nothing set up here

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's because the queen doesn't care about the peasants lol

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    Karin Morris
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have that at our Raleys here in NV

    Wim Cossement
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here in Belgium. Common sense I guess...

    Anna D
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need this at every entrance

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to expensive. It'll drive the store's product prices up. But a simple Purell station would be better

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Victoria Australia we have about half of this set up inside the stores: Sanitiser wipes for the trolleys and hand sanitizer.

    MRS FLASHMAN
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one inside the store I shop at in California

    kate h
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the US and we have these at some grocers.

    Lola
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never seen one in the US.

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    #3

    Gym In Hong Kong, Glassseparate The Cardio Machines To Help Prevent Droplets From Spreading

    Gym In Hong Kong, Glassseparate The Cardio Machines To Help Prevent Droplets From Spreading

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    Kateryna
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they actually disinfect each one after use

    onitsuka
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever since SARS, Hong Kong as a whole has made it a habit of incessantly cleaning and disinfecting most publicly used facilities.

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    Janine B.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hm, I wonder how they want to stop aerosols from spreading?

    kate h
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the virus knows not to move backwards beyond where the glass ends? Hmmmm.

    Evil Little Thing
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the panting when people finish their workout and then walk back to the locker room?

    MikeMaxis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks stuffy with no air flow when you need it.

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people are breathing hard on the cardio equipment and spreading their breath around

    David Wong
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally self-torture chamber.

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    The World Health Organisation warns that the transition out of lockdown will be a complex and uncertain phase. “Challenges and circumstances vary from country to country and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.”

    While many European countries wish to return the economy to its normal state, “it’s important to be clear that this will be a gradual process, requiring strict monitoring and a possible reintroduction of measures should there be a new increase in cases,” commented Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe.

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    #4

    Chinese Student Returning To School, Someone First Sprays Disinfectant On Shoes, Then Sanitizes Hands, Spray Sterilizes His Clothes And Backpack And A Robot Scans His Eyes, Hands, And Throat

    Chinese Student Returning To School, Someone First Sprays Disinfectant On Shoes, Then Sanitizes Hands, Spray Sterilizes His Clothes And Backpack And A Robot Scans His Eyes, Hands, And Throat

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    Kateryna
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I go to a private school in China, and all they do for us is measure temperature and provide hand sanitizer.

    Jim Kang
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That spray disinfectant, it that a good idea, in the kids face. If it is a disinfectant, that is unhealthy for the kid.

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's communist chinese so it really doesn't matter. It's steam which kills germs

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    Evil Little Thing
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As cute as this is, it's pointless for combating SARS-CoV-2, which spreads primarily by the massive amount of viruses being spit out into the air when infectees breathe and talk.

    Anggi Santika
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Currently in Shanghai. School not started yet for kindergarden and 1st to 3rd grader. They just measure temperature and give out hand sanitizer... But some school do ask every family to fill a form of where the family member went and temperature in the morning.

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should probably switch to the sanitizer mats that have the rubber pegs and sanitizing fluid so it actually scrubs the shoe as you walk across them. We had them at the food production facility I worked at.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish he could play in my yard bare foot.

    borasa 1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, this has reached so far, not many countries in the world have these kinds of gadgets only the Chinese because I have noticed at a very small age the children start to work at the age of let say about three and they're so advanced!

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait so he's gone into class with wet clothes? Hope its warm inside.

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    #5

    Maison Saigon Placed Plush Pandas In The Restaurant So That People Have To Sit At A Safe Distance

    Maison Saigon Placed Plush Pandas In The Restaurant So That People Have To Sit At A Safe Distance

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    Sarah
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cute. I'd patronize this place just for the panda tea party

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could see kids having a chat with those bears.

    Gilda Farrell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you get a lunch or dinner date with a panda.

    Anne Steidinger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way cuter than VA mannequins that look like people embalmed!

    Dawn Murphy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the glass to separate two people who willingly came in together from dining together?

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor pandas always get the short end of the stick be risking getting sick and after all that not getting any of the food

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    #6

    Robot Deliver The Food In A Restaurant Of Beijing

    Robot Deliver The Food In A Restaurant Of Beijing

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    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what happens to all the unemployed waiters/waitresses? Is the communist government paying them for jobs lost?

    borasa 1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine going into a restaurant and the next thing you know you're getting served by a robot is this for real bet your bottom dollar and it will be so for a long time!

    Caprice Percle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great. Put more people out of work. If you are that worried, please stay home, it is our choice,

    Dawn Murphy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, basically takeout to dine in.

    Meanwhile in the US, President Trump has introduced the guidelines for Opening Up America Again, which is a 3-phase reopening approach based on advice from health experts. The guidelines emphasize maintaining good personal hygiene, developing policies to ensure social distancing, testing, and contact tracing throughout all 3 phases.

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    Phase 1 mostly includes the current lockdown measures, but says that large venues “can operate under strict physical distancing protocols.” Phase 2 allows non-essential travel to resume. Phase 3 suggests that the states that are still detecting a downward trend in coronavirus cases could allow “public interactions.” Visits to hospitals and care homes could then be resumed. Bars would be allowed to increase their room capacity. The full guidelines can be read here.

    #7

    Bar In Germany Installed A Spit Guard Between Patrons And Employees

    Bar In Germany Installed A Spit Guard Between Patrons And Employees

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    Inga Viviane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, those things are currently in taxis, supermarkets, pharmacys, doctors offices..... Its not only bars.

    Inga Viviane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Germany, you have those glass thingies and you have to wear a mask. Its not either or. Its both, or you are asked to leave.

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    onitsuka
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the point was that they're being added to places that didn't have them before.

    Debra Brooks Kapellakis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have installed one in our small super market on Santorini. Praying we have customers this year.

    Evripidou Maria
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those are everywhere nowadays and honestly they should stay after the pandemic too

    Urah Vassell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also in supermarkets here in Tobago

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow how low people get to spit on people just for the heck of it

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    #8

    UV Sanitizer That Gym-Goers Can Use To Clean Their Phones

    UV Sanitizer That Gym-Goers Can Use To Clean Their Phones

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    Merritt flood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Takes at least 15 minutes for it to do anything productive.

    zims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phones, keys, and credit cards are some of the filthiest things people have, and they use them everywhere all the time without thinking twice. We need a lot more sanitizing options for them.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who takes their phone into the gym part anyway? Am I the only one who turns their phone off and leaves it upstairs in their locker?

    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't been to a gym in years but I wouldn't leave my phone in my locker. It can get easily stolen. My gym had signs warning about that. I don't know how people break into lockers during the daytime but they do.

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    Noez 🇸🇪
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do those really work? I've always felt a bit suspicious about those...

    Simon Lyngbo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you leave it there overnight, then yes. Otherwise, nope.

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    David Jeu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great so everyone touch the device..

    Harold Houfek
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought 3, me, Maria and Brenda, portable UV, foldable. Nobody knows what they are

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They need way more than one of those

    Lisa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope the machine itself gets desinfected in between use

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    #9

    Each Student Has A Clear Tri-Fold Board Around Their Desk

    Each Student Has A Clear Tri-Fold Board Around Their Desk

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    Solrac
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fold is too low.

    Kaili Kliimask
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It actually isn't. The picture is taken higher so the folds appear shorter

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    Barbara Robinson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it commenters like to whinge & b***h instead of saying "Great at least people are making an effort"

    Croline Lason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a high school teacher, this picture of disciplined students leaves me dreamy (and a bit frightened too actually...)

    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rather be home schooled than have my child suffer through 8 hours of this uncomfortable daily regiment. How can this be an ideal learning environment? Plus this is clearly a staged photo. No books, pens, computers. All wearing exactly the same clothes, sitting exactly the same posed way. Stupid.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats kinda creepy though. Looks too much like a work cubicle in those soul destroying IT companies.

    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Just let kids stay home and do video meetings until people feel safe breathing in the same room.

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    Robyn Baird
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Adidas now does school uniforms?

    Mal
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's going to make it harder to pass notes. Do kids still do that or do they just text?

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I pledge elegance to the flag................

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    #10

    Restaurant In Spain Just Posted Their Menu To Instagram

    Restaurant In Spain Just Posted Their Menu To Instagram

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    Ani Archeron
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    simple but effective way to avoid everyone touching the same things

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Children, local hamburger joint, summertime only memories.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only any good if you use instagram

    zims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking "What? This is common everywhere already?" But yeah "in lieu of menus" is a bit better. Not everyone has smart phones though, and menus can and are wiped down between customers. Maybe carry some disposable paper copies too?

    #11

    Students At Yangzheng Primary School In Hangzhou Wear DIY “One-Meter Hats” On The First Day Of The New Semester. The Headmaster Said The Initiative Aims To Help Students Get Accustomed To Social

    Students At Yangzheng Primary School In Hangzhou Wear DIY “One-Meter Hats” On The First Day Of The New Semester. The Headmaster Said The Initiative Aims To Help Students Get Accustomed To Social

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    Jocelyn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is this the happy accident that eradicates lice?

    Dawn Murphy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which does absolutely no good when the students can walk straight up to one another....

    J Rob
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww it looks like they made them themselves

    ispeak catanese
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to decorate and wear one at work!

    Lisa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they have to wear the mask plus the "hat" all day long??? I'd go crazy...

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they look stupid and it's less than 6 feet on both sides. someone could get an eye poked

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good to know the virus only spread sideways 😂

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cruelty to children. Teach math instead.

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    #12

    You Have To Stand In Front Of The Thermal Monitor Before Getting Takeout At Mcdonald’s

    You Have To Stand In Front Of The Thermal Monitor Before Getting Takeout At Mcdonald’s

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    Simon Lyngbo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely useless, for the same reason, that you don't measure a fever on the forehead. All you are measuring is skin temperature.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hope it knows the difference between a fever caused by a virus and one caused by heat exhaustion

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are flir cam precise enough for that purpose ? 🤔 doubt it

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That leaves those athletic types who like to run to McyDees

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I run a low normal temp so it looks normal when I have a fever.

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    #13

    Barbers Wear Full-Body Protective Suits While Cutting People's Hair In Bangladesh

    Barbers Wear Full-Body Protective Suits While Cutting People's Hair In Bangladesh

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    Ian Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless they're changing that get up between customers it's not going to stop the spread of disease.

    Val Wilkinson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same as in hospitals, POE is worn to protect the STAFF from carriers of the virus, especially the asymptomatic ones.

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    Jim Kang
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This types of mask really only work when ALL people near each other wear them.

    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops. I didn't finish the explanation. The mask you wear makes it less likely you'll spray the virus onto other people. If someone else isn't wearing a mask and sneezes in front of you, you breathe in whatever they sneeze out. Or if you're in an enclosed room, airplane or the like, the droplets recirculate through the air.

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    Ben Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s smart. Not all haircut places near me are requiring their employees to wear masks and it’s absolutely insane.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Protection from the customer who won't wear a mask.

    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would only work for the customers if they are changing between each customer. Yeah, it keeps the barbers safe, but not the customers.

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? I can see the mask and maybe the eye guard

    Max L.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’d need one before cv too

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    #14

    Kings Heath And Erdington High Streets Now Have More Space

    Kings Heath And Erdington High Streets Now Have More Space

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    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaaand people are in the middle of the sidewalk carefully avoiding the extra space that's been created....

    Susan Callihan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are together, like living in same household. no need to separate. And they look like they deviated to go into a store.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should children strive to be like adults? NO

    #15

    Starbucks In Taipei, Taiwan, Customers Are Greeted With An Automatic Hand Sanitizer, And Shared Tables Are Sectioned Off With Dividers

    Starbucks In Taipei, Taiwan, Customers Are Greeted With An Automatic Hand Sanitizer, And Shared Tables Are Sectioned Off With Dividers

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    J Rob
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6 feet is 6 feet. I don't think those little shields are of much help.

    Charolett Wells
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people have to go out anyway, at least it's better than nothing, even if not by much.

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    Flavia Slag
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taking a person on a date must be really interesting.

    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope not. This discourages conversations between strangers and yet doesn't even protect them from each other's airborne germs.

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    Stille20
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But then someone else sits there... in the same spot where you and your germs were.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relaxing coffee break. Never mind, I give up!

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sections aren't big enough

    Evripidou Maria
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hand sanitizers on shop entrances and restaurants etc are mandatory here. Government officials are actually checking shops if they have sanitisers and if their tables are within x distance from each other

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    #16

    Sanitizer Spraying A Safe, Food-Grade Disinfectant Helps Kill Bacteria, Viruses, And Fungi In The Air

    Sanitizer Spraying A Safe, Food-Grade Disinfectant Helps Kill Bacteria, Viruses, And Fungi In The Air

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    Esther G
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows what these chemicals actually do to your lungs?

    onitsuka
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scientists who developed it probably do?

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    Matthew Greene
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The issue with this is that it may actually end up increasing the resistance of many bacteria and viruses to disinfectants.

    Evil Little Thing
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So basically they are aerosolizing hydrogen peroxide. Okay, but I'd like to see the stats of how effective it is. Looks like a psychological placebo to me.

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope that doesn't have any sulfates in it. Super allergic!

    Anna D
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds good, but I agree with Esther G.

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    #17

    Hong Kong Restaurants Offer You A Bag To Store Your Mask While Eating

    Hong Kong Restaurants Offer You A Bag To Store Your Mask While Eating

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    borasa 1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is of great essence of them to do that, not anywhere you go in would be like that, really I will be the first to know I have heard it from here in hong kong' they sure know how to treat their people!

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take a nap, I'll be back in a little while.

    TM McKeny
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    5 years ago

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    Hence the reason why masks are really just a false sense of security.

    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the reason? Because you need to take if off while eating? (but you can keep it on while walking to your table, while going to the rest room, while paying at the cashier, etc)

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    #18

    Mall In Bangkok Uses A Robot To Measure People's Body Temperatures As They Pass By

    Mall In Bangkok Uses A Robot To Measure People's Body Temperatures As They Pass By

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    Veronika Knoll
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pointless and creates a false sense of safety. Far from everyone infected develops symptoms, even when they do, the symptoms do not necessarily include fever, and people who are going to develop symptoms can infect others at least a couple of days before the illness breaks out.

    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Pointless. People can infect other people for 2 weeks before symptoms show. And some infected people never develop symptoms but can still make other people sick. And I heard someone theorized that 1 infected person infects 2 people on average per day. In a mall I bet it would spread faster. But. Say it's 2 new infections a day from the 1st infected person. So at the end of day 1, you would have 3 total people sick. On day 2, you have 9 sick. Day 3: 27. Day 4: 81. Day 5: 243. Etc. If even 1 person in the world is infected, this thing will keep spreading. I say, if people feel unsafe and want to stay home, they should be supported in that. If people feel it's fine to go back to normal life, they shouldn't be punished. Let people choose and experience the natural consequences for better or worse. Let people live how they want to.

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    Ian Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The robot transforms and captures anyone with a fever.

    DKS 001
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    5 years ago

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    free cancer scan (cancer gives off heat, thus the use of thermal imagine)

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    #19

    Beijing Local Chain Restaurant For Baozi Called Qingfeng, That's What They Have Done For Social Distancing

    Beijing Local Chain Restaurant For Baozi Called Qingfeng, That's What They Have Done For Social Distancing

    yufengzhang Report

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of what my doctor's waiting room looked like this morning.....chairs all spaced out.

    Jan Feline
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went to dentist today. No chairs in waiting room, we had to wait in the car, and the dentist called us in one by one. We had our temp taken, and hand sanitizer given, at the entrance.

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    #20

    Tables At This Restaurant In Japan Have An Acrylic Barrier Down The Middle

    Tables At This Restaurant In Japan Have An Acrylic Barrier Down The Middle

    Teuflisch Report

    Dippin Dot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet they still share a plate of whatever it is they are ordering.

    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That big mound of vegetables looks like it's for some sort of hot-pot dish, which would be cooked at the table.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could just cry. Drink. Stare at plastic.

    Flavia Slag
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they really think that the virus can't fly up or below that Acrylic Barrier?

    zims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're sitting next to each other, sharing a plate, and they might have ever come in together, rendering this mostly effective against breathing while facing each other. The minute one of them tilts their head downward it'll be rendered moot.

    Jennifer Plume
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eating the virus kills it so moot point.

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    #21

    Pool Noodle Hats, Germany

    Pool Noodle Hats, Germany

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    Inga Viviane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was meant as a funny thing for the opening, it is not normal.

    Tee Witt
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and people complain about face masks !

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    Dawn Murphy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For children...maybe, adults should be able to judge this distance

    Remus-Alexandru Simion
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You haven't gotten out lately, have you? :)) I constantly need to remind people whenever i'm in a queue that they're too close.

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    Bean53
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely ridiculous!

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hate those hats they look so embaressing. Remind me never to go there.

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    #22

    Austrian Supermarket Taking Precautions

    Austrian Supermarket Taking Precautions

    sataniscraycray Report

    Scarlett Bara
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First the customer gets his hands sentizised, then he gets a mask (right picture) only with mask and sentizised hands you are allowed to go to a supermarket in Austria!

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Store workers who ask customers to put on masks are being shot and killed here in crazy America by people who are indignant about putting on masks... Crazy.

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    Ben Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same in many American ones...

    Ian Smith
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love how you get down votes for just for suggesting the US isn't incompetent.

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now blow your nose and button your little coat.

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    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m Australian, we don’t have this at the supermarket in my town. People don’t keep their distance either. I was surprised that nothing has changed the first time I went out after six weeks. There are stickers on the floors but some people just forget, I did and I’ve been extremely fearful of catching covid19. People get complacent, I really didn’t think I would, but I have.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish every supermarket did this. At least require the hand sanitizer before shopping.

    Michael Dworkin-Robertson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this would still be the simplest, best way to ensure safety...but NOBODY LISTENS...just because it SEEMS like we're out of the woods does not MEAN we are!!!!

    David Jeu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was like that in Belgium for a few weeks, than everyone get bored of it

    Jim Kang
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t even tell what they are doing. The customer doesn’t have a mask. There’s no barrier between them. What’s different?

    Bernadett Nagy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sanitize the hand then give out mask its safer to do it like this then just leaving the people to fend for themselves.ffs people needed to be taught to wash their hands. Do i need to explain anything more?

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    #23

    In China Students Eat Lunch By Themselves, With Dividers Set Up Between Them

    In China Students Eat Lunch By Themselves, With Dividers Set Up Between Them

    ThaiPBSNews Report

    Adam C
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look more like factory workers than students.

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe thats what they are training them for? Their school life and culture is totally different from how it is in the west.

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    Dawn Murphy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So separate to eat, but not to wait in line....seems legit

    Monika Łakomiak
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but they are waiting in the line without keeping the distance...

    Curry on...
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda sad and lonely looking. Kids love socializing with other kids.

    Denise van der Jagt
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and they stand joyfully next to each other in line...

    Catherine A.M. PA1970
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lunch looks better than what we have for our kids

    zims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sense a terrible opportunity for advertisers in the near future.

    Jason Taney
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This provides zero actual protection

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    #24

    Pews Are Taped Off To Enforce Social Distancing At A Church In Spain

    Pews Are Taped Off To Enforce Social Distancing At A Church In Spain

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    Clove Kentwell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have online church till at least June where I am.

    Cristina Speluzzi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear Mass everyday online. And every other day pray the Rosary. No need to go to Church right now.

    Cal Capone
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's how it gets spread. when people get together like this. don't go to church, if you care about your fellow humans.

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    #25

    Stand Behind The Yellow Line And 2 Metres Apart: Monday Commute

    Stand Behind The Yellow Line And 2 Metres Apart: Monday Commute

    EurostarJustinp Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is important regardless of coronavirus, to prevent gore accidents....

    Baali Venomax
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen that in my local stations. It's a good idea.

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    Kristina Thomas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! It looks like it says for men to stay apart from women!

    Anna D
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll to see this at rush hour.

    Tammy Ralph
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how they will manage in China on the subway and trains, they are usually packed like sardines in a tin.

    Adam C
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In sweden we don't need this.

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    #26

    Yardbird In Hong Kong - We Just Designed These Retrofitted (Hopefully Temporary) Panels For Their Booths

    Yardbird In Hong Kong - We Just Designed These Retrofitted (Hopefully Temporary) Panels For Their Booths

    sean dix Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will not be temporary. You better get used to a new society.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might have to be the new normal. Until we get a vaccine, and specific treatments. And until we stop crashing in on wild animal populations.

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    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you hope they are temporary? What's wrong with having some sort of divider between tables? (though these don't really look like they'd be that effective in stopping the spread of disease, air is going to flow over them to the next table)

    MikeMaxis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure it was made this way years ago as the seat back are rather low.

    Jason Taney
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This does not provide any protection

    #27

    Temperature Check & Sign-In At A Private Club

    Temperature Check & Sign-In At A Private Club

    JoyceLauNews Report

    MJ1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so private anymore for the man in the picture though...

    #28

    In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Din Tai Fung Makes Tables 5 Feet Apart(As Required By Law). Staffs Wear Surgical Masks The Whole Time To Prevent Aerosol Spreading

    In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Din Tai Fung Makes Tables 5 Feet Apart(As Required By Law). Staffs Wear Surgical Masks The Whole Time To Prevent Aerosol Spreading

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    Ian Smith
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope the condiments get replaced for every customer...

    I love Hermione
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love din-tai fung! Sooo good! Wish that it was open...well I just ordered takeout! Yay! Feast!

    borasa 1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at least in that country, you can still sit down and get something to eat but I don't for other countries but where I lived there is restriction that you can't sit inside and eat you have to buy it and leave!

    #29

    McDonald's In Beijing. Temperature Check And Name / Phone Registration Inside Door. All Staff, Including At The Visible Open Kitchen, Wear Masks. Temperature Of Staff Listed On Takeout Items

    McDonald's In Beijing. Temperature Check And Name / Phone Registration Inside Door. All Staff, Including At The Visible Open Kitchen, Wear Masks. Temperature Of Staff Listed On Takeout Items

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    Anggi Santika
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's not registering name... In China now it's common to have your last 14 days whereabout checked upon entering a place. They do it by scanning QR code and checking the phone number used. It's the new normal. Either you do it or you don't get in.

    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake name and phone number it is, then! Although in China that is perhaps not an option ...

    zims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They lost me at "temperature of staff." That's private medical info. If they were sick, they wouldn't be at work.

    Magpie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People can have this virus and not know. Catching people early can save lives.

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    5 years ago

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    No way I'd give my name and phone number!

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    #30

    Every Other Seat At Starbucks Taped Off, Hong Kong

    Every Other Seat At Starbucks Taped Off, Hong Kong

    JoyceLauNews Report

    #31

    The Lunch Room At Asus Computers In Taipei

    The Lunch Room At Asus Computers In Taipei

    wiggpdx Report

    More!
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are sat shoulder to shoulder, useless barriers!

    #32

    Masks But No Gloves, They Still Have The Folding Table And Stools If People Want To Sit Down. I’ve Only Seen One Group Of 2 Sitting This Week

    Masks But No Gloves, They Still Have The Folding Table And Stools If People Want To Sit Down. I’ve Only Seen One Group Of 2 Sitting This Week

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    TM McKeny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather have them sanitizing their hands regularly than wearing gloves for extended periods of time and doing everything with them on. Seriously, watch someone for a few minutes who's wearing gloves.

    Anna D
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people put on gloves and wear them all day. Keep them off and wash or sanitize your hands regularly.

    backatya
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you don't from the virus you will from the unclean food carts.

    borasa 1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the group of two sitting in twos because of the coronavirus they are not allowed to sit as much as four to six on a table, bench or chair I presume, so fewer people would not be able to get any sickness of any kind!

    Bored Person
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    5 years ago

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    Why would she not have gloves ? She should have gloves on

    Stijn Cornelis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gloves give you the idea you're being safe, but you're actually not. Contamination from gloves to other surfaces goes pretty quick and easy. And most important, it doesn't stop people from touching their face. It's better not using them, but washing or desinfecting your hands regularly.

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    Dawn Murphy
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    5 years ago

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    If you eat from this, you deserve what you get.

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