170 lives have been claimed by the Coronavirus in China, according to BBC. That’s 38 more deaths than yesterday. News of the deadly infection has shaken up the world and people are taking whatever precautions they can from the virus.
So much so that people in China are taking unusual measures to make sure they are safe. Pictures of people using everyday items like empty water jars and plastic sheets to cover themselves have flooded social media, reports The Indian Express.
Have a look:
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Most auspicious Chinese face shield, brought to you by Ling Ling's Smiling Dragon Water Cooler Co. #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/dall7plb98
— intelwave 🌺🌸 (@inteldotwav) January 28, 2020
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I’m starting to see a trend… #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/ZDRuBnMIwc
— intelwave 🌺🌸 (@inteldotwav) January 29, 2020
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Today in Chinese hazmat suits… #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/OwZPuXAKke
— intelwave 🌺🌸 (@inteldotwav) January 30, 2020
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@yvrairport I thought I had seen it alll.. #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/Px07gjHvRs
— Sean (@seanglavin) January 28, 2020
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What about this ? #coronoavirus #humainstupidity pic.twitter.com/WlzCgl8rRq
— MoiMême (@RasgoCom) January 30, 2020
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https://twitter.com/Ptmknhrsz/status/1222428273101168640
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— Infant turd powder (@zhanginu) January 29, 2020
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上有天堂， 下有宇航❓
This father and little girl in #杭州 #Hangzhou found an astronautical way to recycle water jugs in order to help combat the Earth's #coronavirus
I wonder whose idea it was; daddy's or daughter's?
I'd wear that white helmet like "The Stig" from Top Gear. pic.twitter.com/EOSIF6N1e0— CIAspy 🌀 (@CIAspy) January 29, 2020
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Passenger wears motorbike helmet on-board a flight over fear of coronavirus https://t.co/4fNOglkpus pic.twitter.com/VsxeRsJ9fK
— Onome Igugu (@tsbcomng) January 29, 2020
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This women is taking protection to the next level. SHE’S WEARING A PLASTIC BAG OVER HER HEAD. Save yourself from the virus perhaps, but risk suffocation in the process… #china #coronavirus #CoronaOutbreak pic.twitter.com/Dcz4SsG0Ud
— Edward Lawrence (@EP_Lawrence) January 27, 2020
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Poor folks trying all their might to stay alive when the government covers up #WuhanCoronavirus #Chernobyl pic.twitter.com/NXR52zrOCe
— 🖐Wilson Trail👆 (@lmschu_cp) January 27, 2020
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#coronavirus 杭州 pic.twitter.com/4zOA3KVN4J
— idq0572 (@idq0572) January 26, 2020
Today, one person from Kerala was tested positive for Coronavirus. It is the first confirmed case of the infection in India. Here’s taking an opportunity to ask everyone to take preventive measures that have been issued by the Ministry of Health recently.
Stay safe!