Record of Anti-epidemic of Overseas Chinese 丨 Prince Charles is infected! What happened to the overseas Chinese and British students in the epidemic?
The new crown pneumonia epidemic spreads across the world. How can overseas Chinese in various countries fight the "epidemic"? China Overseas Chinese Network (ID: qiaowangzhongguo) has launched a series of compilations of "Episode Fighting Records of Overseas Chinese" by country, telling the story of the "war epidemic" of overseas Chinese.
According to the data released by the British Ministry of Health on the 25th, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in the UK reached 9,529, an increase of 1452 over the previous day; the cumulative death cases increased to 463. It is worth noting that the number of new additions this time is a record high.
On March 24, local time, the streets of the city were deserted in Hemel Hempstead, England.
On the same day, the British royal family issued a statement saying that the crown prince of Prince of Wales, Prince of Wales, had tested positive for the new crown virus, was in good health and was isolated at home. Queen Elizabeth II is now in good health.
Affected by the epidemic, the UK also announced that Parliament will be temporarily closed for a month and it is scheduled to reopen on April 21.
Just three days ago, British Prime Minister Johnson announced the implementation of "tougher" anti-epidemic measures, requiring homes to be isolated in order to minimize the risk of transmission of the new crown virus and delay the spread of the epidemic.
Local time March 24, London, UK, empty train carriages on the Piccadilly line.
As early as March 18, the British government successively announced a number of new measures: restaurants, bars, cinemas, gyms and other places that are easy to gather people are closed; primary and secondary schools and early childhood education institutions are basically closed, but "key industries" such as medical staff Children of the staff can continue to be cared for by the school; the capital London has closed some subway stations.
Controversy over herd immunity
"At the beginning of the outbreak, the general reaction of the British people was not particularly intense, because everyone believed that New Coronary Pneumonia would be treated accordingly. Moreover, the UK has a lower mortality rate than other countries." British overseas Chinese Tim said in an interview with the media. From February to mid-March, the British government did not have any relatively strong measures, and the British were very calm.
On March 12, British Prime Minister Johnson put forward an anti-epidemic idea that is the opposite of most countries:
If 60% of the people in the UK (about 40 million people) are infected with new coronal pneumonia and get immunity after recovery, the virus transmission can be completely cut off, and the British will be all safe, the so-called "herd immunity".
When Italy blocked and the United States declared a state of emergency, Britain proposed "herd immunity". The proposition of this concept has caused concern among the Chinese community studying and living in Britain.
Out of concerns over possible further risks caused by poor British control, and in comparison with stable domestic epidemic control in China, many overseas Chinese and overseas students chose to return to China.
However, there is also agreement on the policy. "As the birthplace of public health, I believe that the British's actions are based on science. We wait for the results and don't need to draw conclusions too soon." An overseas Chinese who has lived in the UK for nearly a decade told the media.
Holding a group to keep warm! Left-behind overseas Chinese actively carry out "self-help"
The epidemic is fierce. Some people choose to return to China to "avoid the epidemic." More people choose to stay in the UK at this critical moment.
Many Chinese and English communities have provided timely and effective material support since the outbreak in China. After the outbreak in the UK, they also took advantage of the community and platform to raise materials and provide remote diagnosis and treatment programs to minimize the impact of the epidemic on the Chinese.
After purchasing and accepting donations from a group of domestic carers, Chinese associations such as the British General Association of Shandong and the Hunan Fellow Association also reserved masks for Lu Chinese and Hunan Chinese who were free of charge.
The Hunan Fellow Association considers that most of the student groups are unaccompanied in the United Kingdom and may need more support. They have also arranged branch student leaders in Sheffield, Glasgow, Cardiff and Cambridge, etc., and count the demand for distribution of materials at that time.
Considering that the elderly or people with reduced mobility are the high-risk groups in the epidemic, Hunan Tongxiang will also establish contact points and aid stations in some British cities.
Xiong Peng, executive chairman of the Hunan Fellow Association of the United Kingdom, said that the sudden outbreak was "a once-in-a-century encounter" for British nationals. At this time, the Chinese must be united and not stand alone.
Xiong Peng reminded overseas Chinese and overseas students to keep in touch with the community and community around them, exchange information and resources, and resist the epidemic in the state of group cooperation.
Using "Chinese Experience" to Fight "Outbreak" in British Overseas Chinese
Overseas Chinese who have paid close attention to the development of the epidemic situation in their ancestors and helped prevent and control the epidemic, and have known the epidemic situation.
Today, staying in the country, using the "Chinese experience" to fight the "epidemic" has become a consensus. Many overseas Chinese believe that Chinese medicine has played an important role in the war epidemic.
The "New Coronavirus Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Trial Version 7)" released by the National Health and Health Commission of China also includes Chinese medicine treatment, so many Chinese medicine practitioners in the UK have extended their help to provide support and opened online consultations such as video consultation. channel.
Data map: Shanxi Hospital rushed to make Chinese medicine to aid overseas Chinese in fighting "outbreak". Photo by China News Agency reporter Wei Liang
Wang Tianjun, the initiator of the voluntary anti-epidemic action of traditional Chinese medicine in the United Kingdom, said that after learning that traditional Chinese medicine has played an important role in the treatment of new coronary pneumonia in China, he and his colleagues in traditional Chinese medicine in the United Kingdom have decided to provide assistance to Chinese with years of knowledge and experience in medical practice.
Wang Tianjun mentioned that many Chinese are more susceptible to anxiety and tension because they are more sensitive to new coronary pneumonia, and they are very anxious when they have symptoms such as cough.
In this case, they use WeChat and photos to “watch, smell, ask, and cut” online, and select the appropriate Chinese medicine prescription based on the inquirer's constitution. In just one day, he consulted nearly a hundred inquiring Chinese.
Racial discrimination against Asian and Chinese students draws attention
The spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in the United Kingdom has caused panic, incidents of xenophobia and discrimination against Asian people have continued to occur, and some international students and Chinese staff have been excluded or even physically attacked, which has caused widespread concern in British society.
On March 6, British police announced the arrest of two suspects who were suspected of assaulting and assaulting a Singaporean student in public in a bustling commercial street in London last month, causing serious injuries to the victim;
A sophomore at King's College London said she was "rolled back to China" by a stranger after she coughed on the subway;
On March 17, four Chinese students from the University of Southampton in the UK went out to wear a mask to buy meals and were provoked and beaten by local youths ...
However, few Chinese choose to call the police when they encounter injuries and discrimination. A study by Gary Clegg of Durham University suggests that British Chinese may experience higher levels of racist violence or harassment than any other ethnic minority, but the true situation of Chinese victims and cases is often overlooked. This is an important one. The reason is the low reporting rate from the Chinese.
In response to the phenomenon of discrimination, the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom reminds overseas Chinese citizens to further increase their awareness of prevention, to avoid verbal and physical conflicts. In the event of malicious provocation, keep calm and respond appropriately to ensure personal safety. In emergency situations, you can call the Chinese diplomatic missions abroad. Consular phone number.
Zhu Xiaojiu, a Chinese lawyer in the United Kingdom, also supports overseas Chinese and foreign students.
Zhu Xiaojiu emphasized, "Chinese people must have the courage to defend their rights, and not only should they report to the police when they encounter racial discrimination, but the sooner the better, the better."
"The motherland will always be a strong backing for everyone"
With the rapid spread of overseas epidemics, especially in Europe and the United States, the situation in many countries is very grim. Many overseas compatriots, especially international student groups, are very anxious about whether they should return to China.
In fact, since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Chinese embassies and consulates in the UK have given top priority to helping overseas students study, live and protect themselves.
On March 25th, Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming visited the CCTV news room and communicated with representatives of students studying in the UK on the current epidemic situation and Sino-British relations.
Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said that no matter how the epidemic in the UK develops in the future, the embassies and consulates in the UK will always be a strong backing for everyone, and will provide you with comprehensive support and services in the first time, and fully protect the safety and health of Chinese citizens, especially international students , Firmly protect everyone's legitimate rights and interests.
Prior to this, the Chinese embassy in the UK also issued "health packs" containing epidemic prevention articles and guidelines to local Chinese students to guide them in scientific epidemic prevention and help them strengthen their protection.
In addition, Xiaoqiao also noticed that the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom also issued information to remind overseas Chinese and overseas students to pay attention to the latest British policy on epidemic prevention; to prevent telecommunications fraud during the epidemic and to respond to issues of general concern to Chinese citizens.
The motherland will always be a strong backing for overseas Chinese and overseas students!
Sources: UK Times, British-Chinese Times, Xinhua News Agency, China Daily, China Overseas Press, China News, China Embassy in the UK, China Economic Weekly, etc.