PICTURES: People going to extreme measures to protect themselves from the coronavirus
People are going to extreme measures to cover their heads during the current coronavirus outbreak - pictures below!
The coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and has infected many people since the outbreak in China.
According to Jacaranda FM News, the World Health Organisation said in an update on Monday that the incubation period ranged from between two to 10 days before symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath, and acute respiratory distress emerged.
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Travellers shared images of the lengths some people are going to in order to avoid coming into contact with the coronavirus.
People are covering their heads with plastic bags, bottles, and motorbike helmets in an attempt to keep the virus at bay.
Cannot be more safe #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/EX4s2dDByx
— Geoff (@geofflo610) January 28, 2020
Taking extreme measures at the Hong Kong MTR. The CDC "does not advise wearing containers on your head to prevent a coronavirus infection." #plasticbottleonhead #coronavirus #infectionprevention #hongkong #mtr #centralstation #中環站 #港鐵站 #中環 #香港 #publictransport #subway pic.twitter.com/Z93PvtLbcV
— Anthony A. Kung 龔家驊 (@AnthonyAKung) January 29, 2020
This women is taking protection to the next level. SHE’S WEARING A PLASTIC BAG OVER HER HEAD. Save yourself from the virus perhaps, but risk suffocation in the process... #china #coronavirus #CoronaOutbreak pic.twitter.com/Dcz4SsG0Ud
— Edward Lawrence (@EP_Lawrence) January 27, 2020