Shanghai Says Goodbye to Masks

By Jian Shuo Wang on 2003-06-17 22:25 · Sars

It is fantastic night. I walked along the Huaihai Road and the Maoming Road in Shanghai. The Jazz music came out of the pubs and the crowded people in the bars were dancing and singing. It is exactly what Shanghai looks like in summer!

In the metro train and on the street, I never see anybody wearing masks now. People are happy and relaxed. It is an enjoyable night. The only exception is the servers at some fast food restaurants like KFC…. Maybe masks will remain required for the dining industry for a long time no matter there is SARS or not.

Cycling

As I am fan of cycling now, I bought a new Cateye Velo 8 cyclometer at price of 120 RMB ($14). I will install it on my GIANT right now.

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4 Comments
What a relief to see so few masks anymore. It was a pretty unattractive spectacle on Shanghai's streets. Still, like you I notice a lot of hospitality staff donning the useless (effective for only 20 minute) surgical masks.
— Chairman Meow · 2003-06-18 18:31
I wish I went to China now... :(
— Han · 2003-07-01 11:53
Yes. it is the right time to come since the air fare is pretty low.
— Jian Shuo Wang · 2003-07-01 12:55
Day for day I surf around in net to meet interesting people and international places. It's great to see that it really works.
— Susi · 2005-04-20 17:43