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With many global crises, it can be tough to find a silver lining. To attempt to do so can even feel insensitive or out-of-touch. Amid the recent coronavirus outbreak, people around the world are panicking and fearing for their health. In China, particularly, the mood is rather gloomy, with 10 cities on lockdown to prevent the virus’ spread. In Wuhan, where the virus originated, around nine million people are being advised to stay indoors. To make matters worse, the government has canceled all entertainment shows on TV, in order to show 24-hour news coverage of developments concerning the virus.
As you can imagine, people in these quarantine zones are getting quite bored. But they’re making the best of the situation. Videos have emerged online showing the different ways people are spending their time.
One person, for example, entertained themselves by staring out the window with a sock puppet, pretending to use the pupped to devour passing cars.
How to survive staying indoors during #coronavirus lockdown according to these very important videos making their rounds on Chinese social media. Firstly: don't be afraid to express your feelings and get in touch with your emotions. pic.twitter.com/xd8yj73dtx
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) January 27, 2020
Another video shows a series of creative games people invented to pass the time, including ring toss, living room tennis, fishing in a pet fish tank, and makeshift ping pong.
Three: exercise your body and brain to combat stress and anxiety. pic.twitter.com/RZ3qOU1CeV
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) January 27, 2020
On Weibo, China’s most popular social network, many people are sharing artistic creations they have plenty of time now to make.
China's national coronavirus crisis, forcing so many people indoors for days on end, is already inspiring a rich outpouring of art. https://t.co/v5n0gojHHJ pic.twitter.com/oFmfh46U6M
— Chris Buckley 储百亮 (@ChuBailiang) January 30, 2020
Others got really creative, and managed to have a communal dinner despite being confined to different buildings. They set up meals on their respective roofs, and enjoyed each other’s company by shouting across the way.
Seven: Despite restrictions, there's always a way to still have a party together. pic.twitter.com/G24nJnNNEg
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) January 28, 2020
And when there’s nothing on TV at night, and you can’t go out to a nightclub, you might as well join a singalong with people from the adjacent apartment buildings.
Four: don't be afraid to call out to neighbours for support. pic.twitter.com/OBjCHEiUnL
— Manya Koetse (@manyapan) January 27, 2020
It’s important to remember that those most closely affected by the coronavirus outbreak are real people, and racist panic over Chinese people potentially spreading the virus will do nothing to help the situation. And if these people under quarantine can still find humor and relative calm under the circumstances, there’s no reason for people in the United States to be freaking out — especially when the threat of the common flu remains a bigger danger. 
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