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    Quote Originally Posted by dumbdonkey:
    just heard this on the MTR - eastbound island line

    dumbass 1 "can i get MERS from using a Samsung phone?"
    dumbass 2 "just use a mask when you talk on the phone"

    awesome.

    Yeah everyone knows only Apple phones are virus free
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dankleness:
    that red tape has amazing ability to keep the germs on one side of the barricades.
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    Apparently Maritime Square is basically empty and masks are selling out fast.

    Signs of panic? Over-reaction? Or just common sense?


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    I was at Quality Healthcare in Prince's Building this afternoon (apparently where one of these suspected cases visited on Monday) and you can't even get to the reception counter without having your temperature recorded. Then you pass the slip of paper to the receptionist before you are allowed to request a doctor's consultation.

    Aaaah now, I understand why there was a guy outside the main door, with a videocam trained on the nurse doing the temperature checks!

    Wonder if, when a high temperature is recorded, a claxon sounds, barriers come down, and people in hazmat suits appear!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dumbdonkey:
    that red tape has amazing ability to keep the germs on one side of the barricades.
    I don't think it was the red tape. It is obviously the steel gate, since there is a huge difference in safe clothing requirements between those on one side of the gate and those on the other side.
    Note also inside the clinic that a kiosk counter is an effective barrier.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmbf:
    Apparently Maritime Square is basically empty and masks are selling out fast.
    EVERY SINGLE staff member working in a shop/restaurant at Maritime Square was wearing a mask tonight, and apart from said employees, the mall was entirely deserted. I went down for dinner and had the entire place to myself! Think I could get used to this
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    You mean this?
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    where can i get some masks?