Man in Japan Pushes Train’s Emergency Stop After a Passenger Coughed
A man in Japan pushes the train’s emergency stop after a passenger with no mask coughed inside the train amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The novel coronavirus has been the headlines of both local and international news outlets over the past few weeks. The mysterious disease has been also one of the most discussed topics online.
The contagious disease is currently spreading in different countries all around the world, prompting various nations to take precautionary measures. Health officials, advise people to be aware and wear protective gear when going out in public places.
Amidst the novel coronavirus or recently called the “COVID-19” outbreak, everyone is trying to adopt their best hygiene habits to keep them away from contracting the virus.
Meanwhile, in Japan, a commuter riding a train traveling along Nanakuma Line in Fukuoka City suddenly pushed the emergency stop button of the train after he saw one of the passengers coughing without mask. The train then made an emergency stop at the nearest train station.
According to the report of SoraNews 24, the man who was caught coughing without wearing mask questioned by the authorities. He explained that he wasn’t wearing a mask because he couldn’t buy due to the shortage.
Both parties were able to settle the issue and the two reconciled in the time it took for the train to arrive. As a result, the train was delayed by three minutes.
The COVID-19 scare raise to high level of awareness as experts revealed and claimed that the spread of the virus is airborne, which can be transferred through aerosol transmission or inhaling.
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