Overseasidol.com — On November 5, Chinese singer and actor Zhang Yixing (Lay Zhang) became a trending topic after a live broadcast moment drew attention online.
During the stream, Zhang accidentally dropped a piece of sushi onto his phone, then casually picked it up and ate it.
Fans quickly joked in the comments, saying, “No wonder he once got rotavirus,”.
According to reports, Zhang Yixing was diagnosed with rotavirus infection last winter.
The Guangdong Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) later issued a reminder, emphasizing the importance of hygiene, especially as rotavirus infections tend to surge during autumn and winter.
Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of acute gastroenteritis, and it’s known for its resilience.
The virus can survive for several hours on human hands and even several days on surfaces.
It spreads mainly through the fecal-oral route, though in some cases, it may also spread via the respiratory tract.
The CDC advises the public to maintain good hygiene, wash hands frequently, and avoid touching the mouth, eyes, or food with unclean hands.
Though Lay Zhang’s sushi moment was lighthearted, it served as a timely reminder of how quickly viruses can spread even in everyday situations.
