Coronavirus outbreak: IMPACT ON PEOPLE

Living under quarantine

S'porean hasn't left his Wuhan home in 14 days, but life is 'comfortable'

Empty shelves at a supermarket in Wuhan on Jan 23, when there was panic buying after it was announced that the city would be put under lockdown. Singaporean K. Ho, who lives in Wuhan, said the shelves were fully stocked again the next day. PHOTO: COU
Empty shelves at a supermarket in Wuhan on Jan 23, when there was panic buying after it was announced that the city would be put under lockdown. Singaporean K. Ho, who lives in Wuhan, said the shelves were fully stocked again the next day. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MR K. HO
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As the outbreak of the coronavirus that originated from Wuhan continues to intensify, some in Singapore have had to comply with quarantine or leave of absence requirements to do their part in stemming the spread. Similarly, some Singaporeans in Wuhan are taking their own precautions as the city enters its second week of lockdown.

For the past 10 years, Singaporean K. Ho has called Wuhan home.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 06, 2020, with the headline Living under quarantine. Subscribe