Great way to spark some engagement in the community. I respect it. I'd rather see it here than on discord, it gets me every-time that a social media platform depends on a messenger app.
Regarding long form posts, as you said in comments, they have there place and nothing wrong with some short posts as long as they spark engagement and or entertain. Being social is what social media is all about. Again this is a very good initiative to get the community talking, not just about reggae and Jamaica but about us.
In Japan it is business as usual, I am at work as I type this. Schools from elementary to high school are closed until the end of the month. The toilet paper pandemic started here in Japan when a factory worker spread the rumor, it is interesting to see it wave across the world. Japan claims they only have 700-1000 cases but they aren't really testing as they should. A new kit was released by a company here that can test for the virus in 15 minutes (they partnered with a Chinese manufacturer, the stock price of the company mooned) but still, testing is minimal. The vibe is that the numbers are false as the main aim is to go along with the Olympics as planned or have the international planning committee cancel it, that way insurance will cover, if the government cancels, they are on their own. Postponing the event till fall is a no go as it conflicts with the NFL, a very tough situation for Japan. I think they need to push it to next year.
In Jamaica, though I am not there just seeing the news and talking to friends and relatives. There are 10 confirmed cases, many countries have been restricted to travel to Jamaica such as Italy, France, the UK, China, Singapore, Japan +. Planes coming into the island are empty, many cancellations, even Carnival a huge events has been pushed back to October. The government on the other hand is being very proactive and communicating as well as executing swiftly. On the other hand crime and corruption are looking to take advantage. In one situation cases of masks and gloves were stolen from a medical facility and were found at a funeral home, it is said to be politically driven, but that just shows the level of corruption. In my view, the government is prepared and is on point but the economic fall out will put a lot of pressure on a nation that is already under pressure. Many vendors in the tourism sector are glad for the travel restrictions and the measures taking place to control the spread but then they realize the economic impact. Reggae and Dancehall events are also crucial for the survival of many. Event promoters, Djs, dancers, street vendors are in a very tough spot as events are being canceled and permits to keep events are not being issued. Its rough! @miyard should have some good insight into travel and tourism in the Negril area, looking forward to hearing from him.
For me , I am taking it one day at a time being cautious but optimistic.
RE: How's everyone coping with the Coronavirus situation? - Reggaesteem Discussion post.