Archive for April, 2020
Labor Day in China Holiday Stories Posted by sasha on Apr 27, 2020
This Friday is Labor Day (劳动节 láo dòng jié) in China and many countries around the world. Commonly known simply as “5-1” (五一 wǔ yī), it’s one of many short public holidays in China. Actually, it used to be one of three Golden Weeks (黄金周 huáng jīn zhōu) but it was shortened in favor of…
China Ends Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown Posted by Ayana on Apr 13, 2020
Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, is considered the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. The virus likely jumped from animals to people in South China Seafood Market, where a variety of wild animals were sold. On January 23, the death toll from the coronavirus had risen to 17, all from Hubei. But the virus had already…
Coronavirus Situation in China Improves Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2020
It’s hard to believe, but it’s only been 3 months since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus (新冠病毒 – xīn guān bìng dú) in Wuhan. Just over a month ago, I wrote this update on the coronavirus in China. Is it just me, or does it feel like it’s been way longer than…
China’s Epidemic Heroes Returned Home Posted by Ayana on Apr 1, 2020
March 17 will be a day to remember (被永远记住的日子 bèi yǒng yuǎn jì zhù de rì zi). On that Tuesday, China began a withdrawal (撤回 chè huí) of medical staff (医护人员 yī hù rén yuán) from Wuhan, the city considered the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. At the beginning of the year, a new pneumonia swept…