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Florists across Hong Kong say their business is down as much as 50 percent compared with last year, but masks and alcohol sanitisers have emerged as new favourite Valentine gifts for lovers, reports Verna Yu in Hong Kong for the Guardian.
A survey conducted by dating agency HK Romance on 572 men and women shows that masks and alcohol sanitisers are the most wished for Valentine gifts for women this year, with 30 percent wanting those, compared with 18 percent wanting flowers, 14 percent wanting jewelry or watches and 9 percent for flights and hotel stays.
For men, 32 percent want masks and alcohol sanitisers, while 19 percent don’t want anything and 11 percent want electronic products. The dating agency says it plans to host classes showing people how to make DIY masks as many simply cannot get hold of them.
Masks, alcoholic sanitisers, disinfectants and even toilet rolls and rice have become prized commodities in Hong Kong for days amid the coronavirus outbreak. Even public hospitals are running out of masks and protective gear, prompting widespread anxiety. The coronavirus epidemic has killed more than 1,350 in China, with one fatality in Hong Kong, while nearly 64,000 people have been infected.
Amid the grim atmosphere, 31 percent of men and 32 percent of women say they will stay home this year to avoid infection while 27 percent say they will go out for dinner anyway. Concerts and events across Hong Kong have been cancelled due to the outbreak while many shops and restaurants close early.
Children wear face masks on Valentine’s Day in Hong Kong, China February 14, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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