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A desire to prevent the spread affects many aspects of everyday life, from calling a lift where toothpicks are offered as an alternative to pressing the buttons, and ordering food. Stephen McDonnell, Asia correspondent for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, describes the draconian measures that have been imposed. Photo: Courier in mask on a deserted street, Beijing Credit: Getty Images