University students studying abroad at Wuhan University "praying for quick convergence" January 24, 19:18

A Japanese female college student in Wuhan, who is currently studying at Wuhan University in China, interviewed NHK via Skype and said, "When I learned of the blockade, I felt hopeless, but it was meaningful. I hope that the situation will converge as soon as possible. "

Minako Yoshimura (22), a senior at Hiroshima University, who has been studying at Wuhan University since September last year, interviewed NHK.

Mr. Yoshimura responded to the NHK interview via Skype and described the current state of Wuhan as "There are very few people, everyone wears a mask. It is an impression that the city itself has become very lonely." I don't seem to have done anything, but rather everyone is calm and I don't go out too much. "

On the other hand, it seems that many people are hoarding stocks at the city supermarket, and the shelf of vegetables and ready-to-eat foods has run out of goods, and a long line has been formed in front of the cash register.

The university will be on a winter break from 4th of this month to 16th of next month, but the university has contacted me, "Resumption of classes may be about two weeks behind the original schedule," and further explanation Is not.

Currently, Mr. Yoshimura spends time in university dormitories and stays out as much as possible, saying, "I do not want to take any action that increases the risk of infection. I am in a dormitory. Are gathering. "

Mr. Yoshimura was originally scheduled to return to Japan temporarily on the 24th and booked an airmail, but Wuhan was effectively blocked, unable to leave, and had to give up returning to Japan.

Yoshimura says, “I felt desperate that I couldn't go home when I learned of the blockade. I'm very sorry to worry about my family. I'm worried about it, but I'm hoping that the situation will come to an end sooner, because I think blockade was a meaningful measure. "