We talk about what it’s like in Seoul, South Korea right now
The infection rate and deaths will be continuing to go up since filming this video so please keep that in mind. In this video we talk about being stuck inside. And you can see what it’s like with a toddler! I think our video gives an accurate representation of being a parent of a toddler!
The feeling in Korea at the moment is subdued with people just being careful. It’s very quiet but also life continues on, just more carefully. Seoul hasn’t had many cases in comparison to some other places. Schools are shut and many businesses are making people work from home.
As we mention in the video, the government has done a good job of mobilizing the country to combat this. They are testing more than 10 thousand people a day. In comparison, many countries aren’t testing near enough. The virus in other countries, they just don’t know to what extent.
The coronavirus is mild in most people. Those at risk are the elderly or those with compromised immune systems. Most people don’t need to be worried, but you do need to be prepared for your city to “shut down”, your way of life may change a lot in the coming weeks and months.
Masks don’t really stop you from getting the virus but in Korea masks are useful in stopping the spread among the population. Many people can get infected and not have any symptoms and spread it. When the whole population is wearing masks, and washing hands, it does limit the spread. Unfortunately that is hard to replicate in other countries due to mask shortages and cultural differences where it’s not normal to wear a mask.
The best advice is constant hand washing and to avoid going to crowded areas.
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