…and not happy about it. Came from 30+ degree weather to -2. It snowed a few days ago, so there is still snow on the ground mixed with frozen dirty slush. My gym is closed, as are the 20 other gyms I called this morning. When asked when they would reopen, I was told: “We are closed until further notice.”

Half of the restaurants usually available for delivery have been removed from the food delivery apps, and small shops, like places for phone screen protectors, small vegetable shops, and other stores are closed. Granted, it is the weekend before life in the capital is supposed to officially resume work on the 10th, but as of now, Beijing is quiet and boring.

I've been told to continue working from home until further notice. I decided to fly back to China from Bangkok after three weeks of traveling, but now, I wish I had stayed abroad.