Announcement 18 Mar 2020 Sydney Chinese
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney, our physical church service and all other physical group activities will be suspended until further notice to prevent the spread of the virus.
A unique Sydney Chinese Church Online Worship will be broadcasted instead, on our Facebook and YouTube channel for members and visitors alike to watch and participate.
Keep up to date be following our Facebook page here: SydneyChineseSDA
Broadcast date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 am -12:00 pm
由於新冠狀病毒疫情在悉尼不斷惡化，為了防止病毒的擴散，我們教會的實體聚會和所有的實體小組活動將會暫停。直到另行通知。
悉尼華人教會將會在我們的臉書 (Facebook) 和視頻分享網站 YouTube有網上崇拜廣播，歡迎教友，朋友和訪問者觀看和參與。
如要獲取最新消息，請在臉書上查看：SydneyChineseSDA
日期：逢周六
時間：早上 11 點到 12 點
Announcement 01 Feb 2020 Sydney Chinese
The BC Centre of Disease Control (BCCDC) wants to clear up “several misconceptions” being spread about coronavirus on social media.
In a series of tweets, the BCCDC provides a clear explanation about the virus and the ways it can and cannot be transmitted:
“The receptors for coronavirus are deep in a person’s lungs – a person must inhale enough of the virus that it can actually bind to those receptors deep in the lungs,” says the BCCDC, adding that the virus is transmitted through “larger droplets that fall quickly out of the air (for example, after a sneeze)” meaning it is not airborne.
The virus also doesn’t spread through “casual contact.” Individuals must be in close contact (within two metres) to be able to inhale droplets from a cough or a sneeze that is not covered.
If an individual touches a surface or object that has droplets containing the coronavirus, they are not in risk of getting the virus in their body as long as they clean their hands before touching their face or mouth.
“Coronavirus is not something that comes through the skin. This virus is remitted through large droplets that are breathed deep into a person’s lungs,” says the BCCDC.
As for masks, they should be used by sick people in order to prevent transmission to others, as the masks help keep droplets contained.
However, it may be less effective to wear facemask when a person is not sick, as they “may give a person a false sense of security” and increase times they touch their face in order to adjust the mask.
So what is the most important thing people can do to prevent themselves from getting the virus?
Wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face, says the BCCDC.
“Cover your mouth when you cough so you’re not exposing other people. If you are sick yourself, stay away from others. Contact your health care provider ahead of time so you can be safely assessed.”