It's impossible to self-isolate for those who live in Hong Kong's 'cage homes,' subdivided apartments that often have space for only a bed and some clothes. For one resident, respite from the mental health effects of the pandemic can't come soon enough.
Vigilantly practicing social distancing at home isn't an option for Lum. He lives in one of Hong Kong's"cage homes," subdivided apartments that often have space for only a bed and some clothes. His closest neighbor is just a few feet away, inside the same room. Cage homes are usually smaller than 100 square feet, only 25 square feet larger than most of the city's prison cells. Bathrooms are mostly communal and often there are no kitchens -- just plug-in hot plates.
"One hiccup, like a job loss or a late government check, it will result in homelessness. These landlords are not forgiving people. They're not flexible. And they're very, very quick to change your locks and kick you out if you don't pay one month of rent.
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