Midrand chats about coronavirus

MIDRAND – We asked local residents what they changed with the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Andrei van Wykandreivw@caxton.co.za

March 27, 2020

I've always taken care of my personal hygiene. I've always had sanitiser in my car, in my home or on me at all times. So nothing has changed really. I've just taken more precautions.

The Midrand Reporter chatted to local residents to ask them how they have changed their lives and what precautions they have taken amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. Here’s what they had to say:

I wash my hands more often now, at home and at work. I limit where I go and only travel to work every day. I also watch out for every surface and clean it when I use it.

NIVEN PILLAY: Social distancing is the first thing that I’ve taken on board. Keeping away from people is important. I’ve also opted to have hand sanitizer on me and washing my hands consistently.

I stay and work at home mostly and keep clean. I try not to go out unless I need to go to the store. I’m taking the basic precautions.

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