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Quirky China: a robotic dog Covid-19 messenger, sanitary pads for revenge and KFC stock photo site crashes
- A robotic dog with a loudspeaker strapped to its back was dispensing Covid-19 prevention advice in Shanghai
- A woman who was blocked by a car covered its windscreen and windows in sanitary pads
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A robotic dog acting as a public messenger to dispense Covid-19 prevention advice in Shanghai went viral as the city continued to fight its worst outbreak so far.
The robot was carrying a loudspeaker on its back and strolling around a residential complex in the city, blaring messages such as:
“Wear face masks, wash your hands frequently, take your temperature and disinfect your flat,” according to Xuancheng Daily.
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Robotic dog equipped with a loudspeaker broadcasts anti-pandemic measures in eastern China
Robotic dog equipped with a loudspeaker broadcasts anti-pandemic measures in eastern China
The video was shot on Wednesday as many residents were placed under lockdown in Shanghai as the city reported 5,982 new Covid-19 cases, its highest number since the start of the pandemic.
Other messages from the robotic dog were, “Gather less and improve indoor ventilation”, as well as, “Fight against the pandemic with science and stay civilised when outdoors.”
Sanitary-padded car for bad parking
A woman in eastern China slapped the windscreen and front windows of a luxury car with unused sanitary pads to punish a driver who had blocked her way out of a car park for five hours.
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