The Chinese government is making an effort to ensure that its citizens comply with security recommendations to avoid the spread of the coronavirus from Wuhan, which has already left tens of thousands infected and hundreds of deaths in the Asian territory. In some images and videos it has been possible to see how there are volunteers who patrol the streets to remind their neighbors that they must wear masks or that it is recommended that they do not leave their homes.
However, the country’s administration is also relying on technology to ensure that its instructions to protect itself from the virus are followed to the letter. What is being one of the means chosen for it? Well, nothing less than drones with speakers .
Small unmanned aerial vehicles are flying over both urban and rural areas. Thanks to their flight possibilities and because they carry cameras, they are a good surveillance tool. In addition, its loudspeakers allow to remind passers-by to wear the masks for a walk or to stay at home when it has been stipulated that they do not go out.
This method has become a curious and creative formula used by Chinese officials to speak directly to neighbors who are not taking measures or recommendations against the coronavirus too seriously.
Some nice scenes have been seen in a viral video posted on Weibo , the Chinese microblogging social network that would be the local equivalent of Twitter. It has been an occurrence of officials from a town in Chengdu, Sichuan province, southwest China.
Creativity to power
Those who have come across these drones on their way have been quite perplexed, especially in the case of older people or those who reside in more isolated places. At first, they try to look up to find out where that voice that speaks to them is coming from. Once the source is identified, they are amazed.
In addition to speaking them directly, the country’s Public Administration workers also reportedly recorded some slogans and even jingles (small announcements with music) in local dialects to warn and deter the most unruly citizens.
“Playing mah-jong in the street is prohibited during the epidemic. They have seen you. Stop playing and leave the place as soon as possible ”, an official has communicated to a group of neighbors. “The handsome boy on the phone. Where is your mask? ”A policewoman pointed out to a young man. “Don’t look at the drone, kid. Ask your father to leave immediately ”, another officer has asked a little boy who had noticed the presence of the aerial vehicle. “Girls who eat while walking, put on their masks, please. They can eat when they get home ”, recalls another official.
