Living in the Western world we have this notion of having rights and sense of entitlement that nobody can tell me what to do. BUT, in Asian people act differently and will listen to the recommendations of their governments. Wearing mask has been going on for years there. We know that physical distancing works. Be a part of the solution and not the problem. When someone "invaded"my space I let them know with my eyes or I say something.
As a traveler in Asian countries , you land at their airport, have an app installed on your phone so you can be tracked. Violate this and there are real consequences. Would love to have this here so I could avoid any potential contact.
Tokyo is now getting travelers to quarantine at the airport.
Canada implemented a Quarantine Act for all returning Canadian travelers., Person picking up travelers has to go into self quarantine for 14 days. RCMP will check on your residence where traveler are going into self quarantine. If travelers isn't there a fine of up to $750,000 plus 3 years of jail time. Our government was to relaxed and too slow to implement this.
As a custom home builder before we start a project we notify all of the trades , suppliers consultants, engineers etc.
This is so that all people involved know what is coming down the pipeline. I really do not understand why our Canadian gov or others didn't act earlier knowing the facts.
Most pandemics come in waves, Spanish flue had multiple waves. So how many will Covid-19 have, won't know till it's over. Singapore, Korea HK seeing more reports now.
Japan wants to bring back all of their manufacturing back to Japan . Japanese government is now offering funds of 2 Billion to bring companies that have relocated to China to move back. This means no dependence on China for their goods. Won't be long before other countries do the same. After the N95 mask issue.
Hope this is over with soon and we can start getting used to our new normal, mask, physical distancing etc