coronavirus Archives - Dirty Elbows

Life Post-Quarantine

May 7, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

Every morning I wake up in a little tent on the second floor of my friend’s shop to birdsong and roosters crowing in the distance. Sometimes …

April 9, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

My cousin, Yanhao, who was self-quarantined alone on the other side of Kunming, played a large role in keeping my spirits lifted during …

April 6, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

One of the shiniest silver linings from this pandemic is that I am connecting with people from all over the world. From North Carolina to …

April 2, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

Mela is from Sichuan, China but currently resides in Shenzhen with her boyfriend. When the outbreak hit China and all our cities were forced …

March 28, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

Whether you’re sick or not, wear a mask when you go outside. Why? For two main reasons: You might carry the virus: The longest …

March 23, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

I had a very distressful morning. I felt helpless and angry at how certain governments are handling the crisis. But I know that feeling this …

March 20, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

A blog reader from rural Maine, Arielle, wrote to me that my “reportage from life on the ground in China” gives her a sense of what to …

March 14, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

While I was looking for an angle for a story to pitch (first time ever!!) to news agencies in the US (including FOX News, but never heard …

March 3, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the States, and I'm seeing two sides: people in panic and people who think everyone is overreacting. …

February 14, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

I am going to wear normal clothes today. These past few weeks of self-quarantine, mismatched layers of long-underwear and sweaters have …

February 10, 2020 // by dirtyelbows

I have been stuck at home in Kunming for 16 days now, but somehow the days are passing swiftly. Could have something to do with my new sleep …