China News Service, July 8 (Xinhua). According to a report compiled by the Australian website, nine public rental buildings in Melbourne were blocked due to the impact of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic. It is reported that there are about 3,000 residents from different cultural backgrounds, and about 200 Chinese immigrants.
According to Australian media reports, the head of a local Chinese society said there were about 200 Chinese immigrants in the blocked high-rise buildings, most of whom were over 60 years old. The person in charge also said that the association plans to purchase frozen Chinese dumplings and scallion cakes to be sent to 9 closed high-rise buildings, so that people who like Chinese food can enjoy these foods.
Gong Lao, 85, currently lives in a blocked building. In 1995, she moved to Australia and lived in a tall building in northern Melbourne. She said: "(Block) measures can find the source of the new coronavirus and prevent its spread. This is beneficial for ourselves and others."
When asked if he was worried about his health during the blockade, Gong Lao said: "Worry is useless." She said that her Chinese community has always been cautious about the virus. She said: "Since the Christmas celebration was cancelled, we haven't had any group activities. At that time, our shopping and square dance activities were also cancelled. So far, we have only met online and have not yet Really seen each other."
Gong Lao said that she has a basic level of English, and now she has transferred her social activities to the Internet because she cannot meet family and friends in person. She said: "We share information and take care of each other. Since the media reported that we were blocked, the brothers and sisters in the WeChat group immediately expressed condolences to me. This is warm and loving. My daughters are all Very concerned about me, but I told them,'Don't worry, I will try my best to take care of myself.'"
Lucy lives with her seven children and pet dogs in a closed building. She said that she was not prepared-there was a little food and some meat in the refrigerator, but no vegetables, milk or bread. But she got a phone number to call for food.
The mother of three, Kay, lives in a public house in northern Melbourne. The youngest child is only 3 months old. She once called the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) because she needed diapers. But until early in the morning, the mother was told to go downstairs. And because no one told her to provide frozen food, the food had been thawed when she got it.
In response, the Melbourne Department of Health and Human Services stated that there were indeed some delays in accepting donations and delivery, and caused confusion in some blocked residential areas. "We are currently working with relevant parties to ensure that the supply of food and other supplies is not further interfered. We apologize and thank the residents for their cooperation and patience." (Yang Yaqiao)