China Overseas Chinese Network, May 6 Question: Canada's epidemic curve slows down Overseas Chinese: Hope to survive the epidemic
As of the evening of May 4, local time, a total of 60,772 cases of new coronary pneumonia were diagnosed in Canada, 26,017 were recovered, and 3,854 died.
Recently, the epidemic curve in Canada has slowed, and the existing cases in New Brunswick, Yukon and Northwest have been cleared. After a large-scale suspension of social and economic activities for about two and a half months, several Canadian provinces began to try to gradually "unblock" and restart the economy starting this week.
The Canadian federal government announced on April 28 the economic consensus reached with provinces and regions to restart the economy. However, politicians and public health officials at all levels in Canada have repeatedly stressed that the vigilance in the process of restarting the economy cannot be relaxed, and it is still necessary to strictly observe the epidemic prevention guidelines such as maintaining social distance.
On May 4, local time, the owner of a flower garden in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada told reporters that, as required by the government, currently only the appointment pickup service is open, not completely open to the public. China News Service reporter Yu Ruidong
How are the overseas students in Canada? What impact did the epidemic have on them?
International students: calmly cope with change, hope family members do not worry
The epidemic situation in Canada has brought many changes to the study and life of international students, and once worried parents in China.
During the epidemic, many Canadian universities switched to online teaching. Lin, a student at the University of Montreal, goes online and writes papers every day in an effort to overcome the impact of the epidemic on his studies.
An international student who just graduated said that she and her roommates try to go out to purchase "less number of times" and store all kinds of ingredients in the refrigerator. They will take care of themselves and not worry their families.
Xiaoyuzhai, an international student at home, uses his free time to study cooking. She successfully challenged to make cold skin, mix vegetables and meat, and eat very healthy.
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In contrast, underage young students are even more reassuring for parents. Although she is currently in middle school in Montreal, she was particularly scared in the first few days because her homestay grandfather was isolated as a suspected case. But for precautionary reasons, and now that her academic record is included in the college admission score, she dare not rush back to China. However, he has now adapted to his new study and life, and calls his family every day to report safety.
Jin Kaidi, president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of Ryerson University, recently spent a lot of effort with volunteers to distribute the "health package". Although the process was hard, the students were happy and thankful after receiving the "health package", which made them feel It is worth the effort. Jin Kaidi wants to tell his parents that he has grown up, don't worry about him, and hope that his parents will take care of himself.
Chinese business: the overall business is cold, adjust the scope of services to survive
Under the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Chinese businessmen in Canada have also been hit. Many people find it difficult to change, and hope to survive the epidemic.
Since mid-March, many Canadian governments have banned eating in restaurants. Can only rely on take-out, many Chinese restaurant incomes have dropped sharply, and it is even difficult to pay rent.
Xu Hongyi, the president of the "green nest" of Toronto Chinese restaurant, said that he had planned to introduce a Chinese catering brand this year, but the plan was disrupted by the epidemic. Now the restaurant is busy from taking orders to cooking and packing and collecting money. . He said that all industries will have ups and downs, and he still has confidence in the long-term development of the catering industry.
At the same time, the food delivery platform has ushered in business opportunities. Han Di, the founder of "Little Red Car Takeaway", said that during the epidemic, the company's overall business volume rose by 80 to 90%, but he still hopes that the epidemic will disperse as soon as possible and the economy will pick up, which is good for everyone.
Data Map: On March 30, a notice posted in a supermarket in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada reminded customers to maintain social distance. China News Service reporter Yu Ruidong
In extraordinary times, some Chinese supermarkets still insist on business and serve the community. The industry requires customers to wear masks and maintain social distance with other customers, and employees also wear masks and gloves. Recently, a number of Chinese supermarkets across Canada have arranged staff outside to measure the temperature of customers entering the store to prevent the spread of the virus.
In order to reduce the risk of public outbreaks, many Chinese supermarkets in Toronto have launched an "online market" platform and provide delivery services to deliver fresh ingredients and daily necessities directly to customers' homes. Because the delivery service has been well received by customers, orders have increased recently, and some supermarkets say they are too busy.
Overseas Chinese: Everyone collects firewood and flames are high, so they can overcome difficulties with the "second hometown"
The outbreak of the epidemic once caused many difficulties for Canadian overseas Chinese, local people and public service organizations: it is difficult to get medical treatment, it is difficult to buy food, and it is difficult to buy a mask. Contribute.
In order to help residents solve their inconveniences in life, Wang Dianqi, Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Association of Chinese Societies, set up a "special care" group, and enthusiastic overseas Chinese sent fresh fruits and masks to international students and local nursing homes.
BC Chinese Qu Jiebing, a member of the Chinese-American province, also took the lead to help the Canadian Chinese Hehe Cultural Research Association and other groups to donate a batch of condolences to the elderly care institutions in the Greater Vancouver area.
In order to facilitate people to get medical assistance during their homes, a group of Chinese doctors in British Columbia in Canada responded to the appeal of the Provincial Department of Health and the Provincial Medical Association to form a Canadian Chinese medical hotline platform. Not only do professionals provide medical consultations in Chinese and English, but also Prescribe electronic prescriptions and deliver medicines to patients.
On April 6, local time, the Canadian Chinese Entrepreneurs Council (CCEC) representative (left) donated a medical mask to the Montreal Chinese Hospital. (Source: Canadian Symbiosis International Media)
In order to help medical staff, police and other "anti-epidemic warriors" to raise protective equipment, in early March, the Canadian Toronto Chinese Association Federation Chairman Weng Guoning launched the "Bao Jia (home) for the country" action, calling on the Chinese community to donate donations.
Overseas Chinese and the Chinese community responded positively. Toronto Overseas Chinese Associations and the Wenzhou Association of Ontario and other overseas Chinese groups urgently purchased medical protective materials. In the past two months, they have donated to many hospitals across Canada.
Overseas Chinese groups such as the Vancouver Chinese Association and the Greater Vancouver Chinese Cultural Center also donated protective materials to the local municipal government's emergency rescue department and police station.
Embassy and Consulate: Escort for the health and safety of overseas Chinese and international students
After the outbreak occurred in Canada, Chinese embassies and consulates in Canada carried out relevant work in time to protect the health and safety of overseas Chinese and international students.
The embassy in Canada has repeatedly issued announcements to remind overseas Chinese to pay attention to the latest epidemic prevention policies in China and Canada. Some lawbreakers use people's anxiety and panic to carry out telecommunications frauds. The Consulate General in Montreal has repeatedly issued reminders to "discover" fraud techniques and instruct overseas Chinese to obtain information from official channels.
Ambassador Cong Peiwu communicated with the principals of many universities and the Association of Students, visited and sympathized with student representatives, and also issued an open letter to provide a "dry goods" scientific epidemic prevention guide for everyone.
On April 16, local time, Zhang Yiqun (second from left), Education Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto (second from left), sent a batch of "health packs" to the University of Toronto Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Photo courtesy of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of the University of Toronto
The staff of the embassy visited local overseas Chinese and international students to answer questions related to the epidemic, assist them in conducting online medical consultations, and issue "health packages" to international students.
The epidemic has brought many difficulties and challenges to overseas Chinese and overseas students in Canada, but the compatriots unite and help each other with the local people, and they will definitely be able to win this epidemic war of resistance!
(Source: China Overseas net official micro letter, Author: Zhao Jing bamboo, Reference: China News, China Overseas Network, Canada's "Sing Tao Daily," Canada symbiotic international media, Chinese Embassy in Canada, ID: qiaowangzhongguo)