The government is doing everything it can so the rest is up to us, and all that can be done now is to stay at home and ride this out!
Global (14 April 2020) – Quick question, the acronym NSFW (not safe for work) doesn’t really qualify at the moment so should we be saying NSFF (not safe for family) or NSFC (not safe for children), or something else? Anyway, the following website is not safe for anyone that doesn’t like the F-word!
“Stay the F$#k Home” was launched to help educate the public about the importance of staying home. It has taken some “F-bombs” for people to actually listen.
Unlike South Africa, some other countries are not being as strict with lockdowns and people still stupidly go on holidays to the capitals of their countries, have parties and visit their elderly family members. The message about staying home isn’t really being absorbed which is why this website is putting it so crudely.
They are sharing the message in 26 different languages (two of which are English) to help spread the message globally. You can read the full message here.
“With no well-studied treatment and no viable vaccine available for at least another year, the only effective way to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay is to give the virus fewer chances of spreading. The following list of actions, ordered from easiest to implement to most effective in the fight against the pandemic, should serve as a set of loose guidelines for people who wish to join the movement and take action that can actually make a difference.
- Don’t panic, but be alert.
- Wash your hands often and practise good cough and sneeze etiquette.
- Try to touch your face as little as possible, including your mouth, nose, and eyes.
- Practice social distancing, no hugs and kisses, no handshakes, no high fives. If you must, use safer alternatives.
- Do not attend concerts, stage plays, sporting events, or any other mass entertainment events.
- Refrain from visiting museums, exhibitions, movie theatres, night clubs, and other entertainment venues.
- Stay away from social gatherings and events, like club meetings, religious services, and private parties.
- Reduce travel to a minimum. Don’t travel long distances if not absolutely necessary.
- Do not use public transportation if not absolutely necessary.
- If you can work from home, work from home. Urge your employer to allow remote work if needed.
- Replace as many social interactions as possible with remote alternatives like phone calls or video chat.
- Do not leave your home unless absolutely necessary.”
Naturally, South Africans are starting to get the bigger picture. We have as a society, started taking this seriously but if you know of anyone who still hasn’t got the message, you can share this one with them. Ask them to join the “Stay the F#%k Home” movement.
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