[Glendale Deli Boy]

I currently live in Hong Kong where we have been dealing with the virus for a couple of months now. Fortunately, Hong Kong was well prepared and moved quickly early on to contain the virus as best as possible. Crucial to their plan was early testing, transparency, quarantining protocols, and reduced social interaction. They asked people to work from home as much as possible, stay off public transportation as much as possible, and wear masks. Today almost 100 percent of folks wear masks when outside or in close quarters with others.

No disrespect intended but had Major’s approach been the prevailing practice two months ago here in HK, it is indisputable that the number of positive cases, strain on the medical system, deaths, and economic damage here would have been far greater. Because HK and its people took action early on they were able to keep restaurants and businesses open, and people are going about their lives and not subject to stay at home orders. That said some small businesses and restaurants have shuttered since there are no tourists and many folks are choosing to stay closer to home.

I pray that we don’t see an Italy type scenario in parts of the US. It is truly horrifying when doctors have to decide who lives and dies based on the number of ventilators they have access to. Hopefully it never gets that bad in the U.S.

Stay safe all. Wishing everybody the best and I can’t wait until this passes and I can get back to the Lake, my favorite place in the world.