A Malaysian working in New York City says it has been five weeks since the city went into quarantine mode, with most places closed except for essential services.
Process quality engineer Adli Shah Adnan, 29, who lives in Iowa City, said while everything was normal as he still continued to work from home, there were a few problems he faced during the pandemic. “Non-essential businesses are closed, restaurants are only allowing pick-ups or deliveries, schools are closed, there are no gatherings of more than 10 and we practise the six-feet social distancing.
“The governor of Illinois, Jay Robert Pritzker issued a statewide shelter-in-place order for all residents of Illinois, beginning March 21,” she said, adding that the order was set to end on April 30, though it’s likely to be extended. “I also noticed that the streets of Chicago are quiet and people have started wearing masks when they go outside. To see such a busy city so empty is both eerie and chilling.”Ezza also said that she was doing her best to stay safe and healthy by taking it one day at a time.
In New York City, 31-year-old Ryan Chong said it had been five weeks since the city went into quarantine mode, with most places closed except for essential services.