Too soon? Not exactly, right? We're not taking the disease and its death count lightly, but humour is still a coping mechanism the last time we checked. I mean it's crazy with what has been happening—the apocalyptic stockpiling, Singaporeans getting attacked overseas among many other racism-fueled cases, and German chancellor Angela Merkel snubbed at a handshake.
Still, nothing beats Iranian deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi looking a little less than healthy during his appearance on TV to assure citizens on the outbreak situation, only to be tested positive for Coronavirus the next day. That's just wild.
Footage shows #Harirchi speaking next to Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei and stopping his speech in different moments to cough#Iran #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/jcjhw3FTVr
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) February 25, 2020
It's standard across the world now that people are changing the way they greet each other or the way they dress to reduce the amount of skin contact as possible.
“Wuhan shake” that has gone viral. Foot to foot greeting to avoid shaking hands because of #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Pw6Nxv1FBz
— Rizwee®️ (@rizwee) March 4, 2020
Yeah we gotta protect ourselves, but this…this is overkill ????#CoronavirusOutbreak
Good morning ☕ pic.twitter.com/4G605MIbxO
— #HelpPapaRethabile (@Ramos_Junyor) March 5, 2020
Corona virus protection ? #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/RGEIDgHIDQ
— World of Engineering (@engineers_feed) March 4, 2020
The Internet is also never short on good suggestions.
— Infamous Jimy G! (@infamousjimyg) February 28, 2020
My recommendation for a handshake alternative in these trying times. pic.twitter.com/VeyuBTdsGM
— Ruli Harahap (@ruliharahap) March 3, 2020
While the Coronavirus is around, I suggest we temporarily abandon handshakes and go back to the traditional bowing and curtsying upon meeting others. #etiquette #VirusEtiquette pic.twitter.com/YWLpTeUoDH
— The Royal Butler (@TheRoyalButler) March 3, 2020
No special treatment even if you're German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Coronavirus is changing the way the world says “hello"—even when you're Angela Merkel pic.twitter.com/tzOR1NLhpB
— QuickTake by Bloomberg (@QuickTake) March 4, 2020
While over in Italy, other matters take priority.
I took some time to educate myself on COVID-19's spread in the EU last night, and I now I keep thinking of this gif of an Italian man being upset over the pasta shelves being empty ? pic.twitter.com/fTbfKC45gO
— Chloe Condon ? (@ChloeCondon) February 26, 2020
Started the day following coronavirus development near Milan, spent the rest of it translating Italian memes, most of them dissing pasta shapes unworthy of panic-buying.
— Rory Gleeson (@RoryRua) February 26, 2020
Italians are hoarding pasta because of the corona virus but would rather starve than eat smooth penne omgggg ?? https://t.co/Pxoc2oTuTJ
— Nathania (@PilosopoTanya) February 25, 2020
It's not to say we don't have our own version here.
But when all else fails, just remember; DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE.
