Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

Add post form topAdd Post
Tooltip close

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

Artist From Wuhan Shows The Benefits Of Coronavirus, But Reveals The Situation Is Worse Than On The News
831

Artist From Wuhan Shows The Benefits Of Coronavirus, But Reveals The Situation Is Worse Than On The News

Artist From Wuhan Illustrates The Unexpected ‘Positive Influence’ Of The Coronavirus-Caused QuarantineWuhan-Based Artist Shows How The Epidemic Has Brought A 'Positive Influence' In An Attempt To Stay PositiveArtist From Coronavirus Epicenter, Wuhan, Artist From Wuhan Shares A Lighthearted Comic Of How Artist From Wuhan Imagines Interviews With People In Quarantine In Her ComicsComic Artist From Coronavirus-Affected Wuhan Tries To Find Humor In A Hard SituationComic Artist From Wuhan Illustrates The Benefits Of Coronavirus To Find Some Light In A Dreadful SituationArtist From Wuhan Shows The Benefits Of Coronavirus, But Reveals The Situation Is Worse Than On The News
ADVERTISEMENT

The coronavirus has been confirmed in more than 25 countries and territories since it was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. In a way, it has also touched Weng Chen, the creative mind behind The Messycow Comics. The artist from Wuhan said that some of her friends had been fighting it and suffering in hospitals. Fortunately, all of the people close to her are fine now.

Focusing on the bright side, Chen ‘conducted’ a few fictional interviews from the epicenter of the outbreak. “At the time [I made this comic], I thought the virus was under control. But I’ve got more inside information these days and it’s depressing,” the artist said. “Anyway, just want to share it with you. I’m on my way to making more comics about it. Stay healthy, my friends.”

More info: messycow.com | Facebook | tumblr | Twitter

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

“I was born in Wuhan and lived there until I was 18,” Weng told Bored Panda. “Wuhan is a middle-sized city, the capital of Hubei province. Although ‘middle-sized’, there are over 10 million people in the are. It’s very big, the three regions are divided by the long river and connected by highways, bridges, and subways. I stayed mostly at home and school when growing up, and have fond memories of the food, my friends and family, and the shades of endless sycamore trees.”

ADVERTISEMENT

Now, things have changed. “The quarantine happened abruptly. Before that, most people were not aware of the severity of the situation. People are simply staying at home and waiting for the epidemic to pass. Schools and most businesses are closed. All public and private transportation are stopped/limited.”

“More and more people are getting sick, the medical supplies are short, there are not enough hospital beds. They are trying to build more hospitals and get more health supplies, but the lives of the sick people (not just the people who are infected by the virus, but all people with illnesses or in need of medical help) are at risk.”

The artist highlighted that she made this comic about a week ago, when the situation wasn’t as bad, and most people including her were feeling confident that it would be controlled and fought off quickly. Kinda like Sars. “But now it seems that the virus is still spreading … I’m feeling more heavy-hearted than a week ago. I’ve made more comics in Chinese since then to address the situation. as well. I hope more people be aware of what’s happening in Wuhan and Hubei.”

 

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Image credits: Messycow

As of this article, the coronavirus has killed at least 427 and infected 20,645 people globally. The vast majority of these cases are within China and concentrated in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak. Only two deaths have been confirmed abroad: one in the Philippines and one in Hong Kong.

The good news is that there have also been reports of recovering patients. For example, according to the government of Singapore, most of the country’s residents who contracted the virus are stabilized and improving. Moreover, the first confirmed case in the US has been discharged from a hospital in Washington state.

ADVERTISEMENT

Also, scientists at a UK public health authority investigating the coronavirus have just discovered that the virus has not evolved “to better infect humans” since its genome’s first sequencing in China.

Meanwhile, countries are continuing to evacuate their citizens out of Wuhan, placing travel restrictions on visitors from China. A number of these actions — specifically from the US — have angered Beijing.

Circling back to the quarantine, almost 60 million people are currently under lockdown in China. And in Japan, an entire cruise ship with more than 3,000 people is quarantined in a port after a former passenger was found infected a few days ago.

You May Also Like:

The artist also shared her two cents on the issue

ADVERTISEMENT
Share on Facebook
Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas Laurinavičius

Writer, BoredPanda staff

Read more »

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Read less »
Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas Laurinavičius

Writer, BoredPanda staff

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Mantas Kačerauskas

Mantas Kačerauskas

Author, BoredPanda staff

Read more »

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

Read less »

Mantas Kačerauskas

Mantas Kačerauskas

Author, BoredPanda staff

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

What do you think ?
Add photo comments
POST
Diver Driver
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was quite inspiring to see the humor in those gifs. My thoughts and prayers are with those in The East affected by the virus.

Sunzilla
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am terribly worried about the people of China right now. We all know the official numbers are not a true reflection of what is going on. You are all in my thoughts everyday. I am just thankful that, so far, Africa has been spared. Please be strong and please let us know what else is going on there. Thank you for the comics. Love and well wishes from Cape Town, RSA.💙

Juririn
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you. I love your sense of humor. Do stay strong and be safe, I cannot even imagine how frustrating and worrying life in Wuhan is right now. And let us hear from you soon. All the best wishes from 🇯🇵

Load More Comments
Diver Driver
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was quite inspiring to see the humor in those gifs. My thoughts and prayers are with those in The East affected by the virus.

Sunzilla
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am terribly worried about the people of China right now. We all know the official numbers are not a true reflection of what is going on. You are all in my thoughts everyday. I am just thankful that, so far, Africa has been spared. Please be strong and please let us know what else is going on there. Thank you for the comics. Love and well wishes from Cape Town, RSA.💙

Juririn
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you. I love your sense of humor. Do stay strong and be safe, I cannot even imagine how frustrating and worrying life in Wuhan is right now. And let us hear from you soon. All the best wishes from 🇯🇵

Load More Comments
Related on Bored Panda
Related on Bored Panda
Trending on Bored Panda
Also on Bored Panda