(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Global War Epidemic: The War Epidemic of International Students in Australia: "I want to keep my hair until the day when the virus is overcome"

　　China News Agency, Sydney, May 10 Question: Global war epidemic: A record of the war epidemic for international students in Australia: "I want to keep my hair until the day when the virus is overcome"

　　China News Agency reporter Tao Shelan

　　Since February, Australia has gradually adopted various restrictive measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic, and Xiao Yixun, a doctoral student in international journalism at Sydney University of Technology, has not had a haircut for three months. He used to manage it once a month. In his memory, he has never had a haircut for such a long time. "I will keep it until the day when the virus is defeated, and commemorate that I have witnessed this history. That will be a memorable day in my life." He told the China News Service reporter.

　　After graduating from university and working in his hometown of Hunan for 7 years, Xiao Yixun went to Sydney University of Technology for a master's degree. After getting his degree, he stayed in Australia for 4 years and decided to return to school to recharge. In 2019, after experiencing many setbacks and almost giving up, he accidentally received a scholarship. Unexpectedly, the sudden new crown epidemic made his life into chaos again.

　　Earlier this year, a doctoral student in nursing came to the school's doctoral office. Everyone is busy studying, and there is not much communication. Xiao Yixun only knows that the student next to him is from Wuhan. But carefully, he noticed that the classmate who often went in and out seemed emotionally unstable.

　　At the end of February, new coronavirus infections began to appear in Australia. Like many people, Xiao Yixun also panicked. When he wanted to do a media-related study on the epidemic report and discussed it with the Wuhan classmate, he learned that the classmate's father was a fluoroscopy doctor in Wuhan and was infected with the new crown virus at work, but he had recovered and was discharged.

　　"I felt for the first time that the virus was really so close to us." Xiao Yixun said. However, the classmate told him with the experience of "coming over" that he should treat the epidemic rationally and not always think about the horrible virus. Take Wuhan as an example, protection is everything.

　　Since then, Xiao Yixun's tense mood has gradually relaxed, focusing on strengthening his own protection. He carries hand sanitizer and disinfected tissues with him, and wears masks in crowded places. Some local classmates disagreed. Sometimes, he will also discuss the outbreak with them. Perhaps it is the difference between Eastern and Western cultures. In fact, everyone's concerns are very different. For example, in the work of some local classmates, they will study whether domestic violence increases or decreases under the "closure".

　　As the government continued to introduce various restrictive measures, Xiao Yixun, like everyone else, was banned from home. In mid-April, a confirmed case appeared in the building where he lived. This time, he really felt the danger and was by his side.

　　The building management office sent a long email to each resident, detailing the situation. This case was a resident who returned to Australia from overseas and was isolated at home. Unexpectedly, four days later, the residents received another email and were informed that the manager of the management office and an employee were infected after having contact with the confirmed case.

　　Xiao Yixun said frankly that he was very frightened at the time and was also thinking about whether to move away. Calm down, he read a few emails carefully again, and had confidence in fighting the virus.

　　"I think the anti-epidemic measures of the Australian government and the community are still very open and transparent. For example, people who are suspected of infection will actively report the health department, the relevant cases of infection cases, how to protect themselves, and whether the central air conditioning of the building will spread viruses, etc. They all explained clearly. A few days ago, I saw the manager. He has recovered to work. I am really happy for him. "Xiao Yixun said.

　　The epidemic disrupted Xiao Yixun's academic plan and slowed him down. Originally, he was going to the United States in April to participate in an annual meeting of global sports communication. In June, he worked on the Tokyo Olympics. In July, he completed the first year of doctoral assessment. These are now "bubbling" or delayed. Because the restaurant prohibits dine-in, he never walked into the kitchen. The epidemic is getting better and his cooking skills are increasing day by day.

　　Sorry is not without it, but Xiao Yixun told himself that since there is an epidemic, he must face it seriously. This is a part of life.

　　"At a time when globalization is higher, it's time to stop and think about how the society should move forward. Just like I like to send videos of cooking to the WeChat circle of friends; the collection of the motherland is sent to international students' "Health pack", just hope, after we defeat the virus, look back, I have traveled this road. This is my life memory. "Xiao Yixun said. (Finish)