Tuesday, April 7, 2020

A Little Quarantine Diary - Day 21
Um Pequeno Diário da Quarentena - Dia 21


Spanish Flu - Wear A Mask Or Go To Jail - California - 1918

Twenty-first day of quarantine. The official numbers for the epidemic in Brazil are: 667 deaths and 13,717 infected so far. The doctors here are using Chloroquine for critically ill patients.

So far, 30,000 prisoners have been released to serve prison in their homes. Brazilian joke, obviously. But no, this really happened and, among the contemplated, there are politicians who stole billions of Reais (yes, billions, not millions), heads of drug cartels, murderers and rapists. Everyone goes happily, each one to their home during the whole quarantine time, believe me.

China's ambassador to Brazil, feeling offended by an ironic and unnecessary tweet from the Brazilian Minister of Education, threatened/blackmailed the Government with economic cuts.

Today I had to go out again for, guess what? renegotiate more debt, obviously. Lots of cars on the streets, lots of people too, walking, exercising, cycling, taking dogs for a walk.

All bank branches that are open have long lines at the door. Not everyone who waits in these lines respect the minimum distance recommendation. Tired of staying at home, most people take the opportunity to talk (about the epidemic), and each has their own theory about the virus and when they can return to their normal lives.

One more day. Take care. Wash your hands. Wear masks. Keep your distance. See you tomorrow.


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Vigésimo primeiro dia da quarentena. Os números oficiais da epidemia no Brasil são: 667 mortes e 13.717 infectados até agora. Os médicos daqui estão fazendo uso da Cloroquina para pacientes em estado grave.

Até agora, 30.000 presos foram libertados para cumprir prisão em suas casa. Piada brasileira, obviamente. Mas não, isso relamente aconteceu e, entre os contempaldos há políticos que roubaram bilhões de Reais (sim, bilhões, e não milhões), chefes de cartéis de drogas, assassinos e estupradores. Todos vão alegremente, cada um para sua casa durante todo o tempo da quarentena, pode acreditar.

O embaixador da China no Brasil, sentindo-se ofendido por um tweet irônico e desnecessário do Ministro da Educação brasileiro, ameaçou/chantageou o Governo com cortes econômicos.

Hoje tive que sair novamente para, adivinhem? renegociar mais dívidas, obviamente. Muitos carros nas ruas, muita gente também, andando, fazendo exercícios, de bicicleta, levando os cães para passear.

Todas as agências bancárias que estão abertas teem filas grandes na porta. Nem todos que esperam nessas filas respeitam a recomendação de distância mínima. Cansados de ficar em casa, amaioria aproveita para conversar (sobre a epidemia), e cada um tem uma teoria própria sobre o vírus e quando poderão voltar as suas vidas normais.

Mais um dia. Cuidem-se. Lavem as mãos. Usem máscaras. Mantenham distância. Nos vemos amanhã.



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1 comment:

  1. Greetings from the usa Mr Mauther! The situation here seems to be ok so far.
    The governor of our state just cancelled school for the year. A little overkill if you ask me. we are also told to wear masks in public at the stores, social distance and all that, but i would estimate that maybe 1/2 the people i see are doing so. The medicine you describe is a very strong one with ALOT of bad side effects that have not been fully tested, but it seems to work for a lot of people. we have had some decent weather so going out and getting some sun is good, but its eerie as the people and traffic is sparse. our school administration has started online classes with check ins via zoom app.
    assignments handed out on mondays and due on thursday. it gives them structure again, and us a small break in the day leaving them to be on the app talking to friends and teachers. i have faith we will grow stronger as a family and community after this is all done.
    Our warmest wishes and prayers to you and yours distant hobby friend ;)

    Mike James and Family.

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