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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
54
Date
6/9/2020
Location
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Argyle, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I am unsure if there was or is a confirmed case in my town. The first impact was when my job was in decision of whether it's was to be deemed essential
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Having to wear masks. I still work, and we're cautious there, not much has changes
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I had to deal with a broken tooth for 3 months, so I am pained with that. I am not really stressed but I listen to music, write, and take photos a lot
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Everyone actually paying attention to the rules of wearing a mask and social distancing
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
Yes, I am an essential worker. I work in a retail store that sells bargains and essential needs. We're disinfecting things touched by our customers and employees, we're wearing masks, and making sure that the environment is safe for everyone. We wash hands more often, clean and make sure the furrkids are OK. We both work, so we're not quarantined
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
No children just 3 cats, they don't have a clue, or don't care.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Normal stuff
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
3 cats, they're a comedy act, they keep us laughing
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I went to the dentist.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Take care of the planet and be cautious to things around you. Take life serious, but have fun. Don't believe social media, listen to the experts.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I hope people don't falter and go too crazy, just keep distance and if you're required to wear a mask to just put it on, it's not a bad thing
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Kat
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid History
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Covid-History
Age
28
Date
6/13/2020
Location
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Scotia, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
At first so many people were saying that it wasn't any worse than the flu, and it rarely affected young people, so I didn't take it too seriously, but slowly but surely as things started to close, I started to take it very seriously. I work as a volunteer coordinator at a local non-profit, and suddenly we had to cancel all new volunteers, and shut down our store which we used to fundraise for our organization. I also had to cancel a trip I had planned to Texas with my best friend whom I haven't seen in almost 2 years. Not serious things necessarily, but still losses in a
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I am extra conscious of how I am feeling. I spend more time at home for sure, and work from home unless I need to be physically at work. I've always been a homebody, but I didn't realize how much I missed my normal routine until I wasn't allowed to have it anymore. I used to go to the movies every week, and I really miss that and don't know if things will ever completely go back to normal. Three days a week I volunteer at an emergency response center getting food to individuals who are in quarantine or unable to go out.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am feeling okay. For the first couple of weeks I was very stressed thinking about the future and whether I would lose my job or a family member could get sick, but I am past that now. I am still a little worried about myself or someone I know getting sick or having to be quarantined, but I was fortunate enough to keep my job and be able to work from home most days, so I feel grateful that in the midst of all of this, I personally haven't suffered much loss. I watch a lot of TV and have read a lot of books.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I think generally seeing things closed that are usually so bustling is eerie. It felt a little Twilight-zone for a while there. Playgrounds roped off with caution tape. Basketball courts empty. No traffic. Seeing all the new signage is interesting too. All these signs about wearing face masks and staying 6 feet apart. Just three months ago we wouldn't have had any concept why we would ever need to do that.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
I don't personally own a business, but I work at a non-profit and the store that we run as a fundraiser had to close. We were finally able to reopen after over 2 months, but it is difficult as we mostly use volunteers to run the store, and now many do not want to come back. It's understandable. It just makes it difficult to get things done. We also sell donated items, so our sales are down, as people are worried about contamination.
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
I am not, no. I work as a volunteer coordinator at a local housing non-profit. I work from home mostly. Now we are back on the build site, and so I go there two days a week. We are all wearing masks at all times, sanitizing tools and other surfaces, trying to stay 6 feet apart, etc. At home, whenever I leave the house, even if it's just to go outside of ra minute or on a walk, I always wash my hands when I re-enter the house. I also clean my phone after every time it leaves the house. I am more cautious about cleaning my hands before I eat. I don't clean the groceries when I bring them home. It's just too much work frankly, and I only have so much in terms of cleaning supplies, as you can't find them in stores anymore.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I am, yes, mostly. When I was working exclusively from home, I really had to make sure that I used my time well. I am strict with myself, so I really do make myself work all day except for lunch and little breaks. At first, I found it pretty lonely and repetitive, like it was the same day happening over and over again, but I adjusted to it. I personally do not like working from home. I enjoy the work/life separation that an office brings. Now, my home IS my office. But I am extremely grateful to have a job when so many others do not.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
n/a
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Mainly as entertainment (watching TV), some news. I have completely refrained from putting my personal opinions about this virus out on social media. I don't think it really matters what I have to say, and it is discouraging to hear others take it so lightly and make jokes about it and whine that they can't get their haircut, when so many people have died. Now that the Black Lives Matter movement is in full force, there is so much about that being discussed on social media. In a lot of ways, the pandemic has shockingly become lesser news in comparison.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
n/a
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
n/a
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I volunteer three days a week at an emergency response center the county set up to get food and other necessary supplies to individuals in need, so it's nice to feel like I'm doing something purposeful to help people. I convinced my boss to donate 2,000 of our construction face masks to a local hospital, so I felt very good about that. In general, it has been encouraging to see so many people step up to the plate and offer help to others.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
No. My dad was tested for it, but it came back negative. I was on edge waiting for the test results, but we are thankful it came back negative.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I just wish there had been some way to know how long it was going to take to be over. It is so hard to stay encouraged when you have no idea how long a thing is going to last. I also wish I'd had some advance warning before things closed. It's sad to realize that it was your last time (at least for a long time) seeing someone, doing something or going somewhere you loved, and you didn't get a proper chance to enjoy that moment while you had it.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I honestly don't think there is any way to prepare for a pandemic specifically. We didn't get the chance. That sounds depressing, but you just never know what's going to happen, and I don't think stockpiling resources you may never need is really the best use of your money or the kindest way to treat other people who may need those supplies. I think one beneficial thing you can always do is save some of the money you earn. So many Americans completely panicked at the idea of spending a week or two without a paycheck. I didn't want to lose my job, but I save 20% of every paycheck, so I knew that if I lost my job for even a few months or more, and I would be fine. I think it is always good to look to the future and try to do whatever you can do to put your future self in a better position.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think while things will be open, I think it will take a while for people to go back to being comfortable with just going to a restaurant and eating and drinking whatever food the waiter gives them, sitting in a crowded theater with other people, etc. But ultimately I don't know that the effects will last that long (past a year or so). I don't think we have the patience to keep it going. People are already very restless. I worry that students will not be allowed to go back to school, and I think it is so important for their development to be around and interacting with other students in a real-life environment. I hope that they are able to go back next year.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Don't panic and hoard stuff and buy up all the toilet paper and cleaning supplies. What worried me most about this pandemic at first was not that people would get sick (though I worried about that later), but that people were being so selfish in this regard.
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11695075153
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Lauren
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid History
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
57
Date
06/02/2020
Location
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Guilderland, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
Probably the first week of March. There was a lot of talk about the virus and my elderly mother was starting to express concern. Guilderland had one of the first cases in the area, the week of March 9. I remember thinking my last "normal" day we Wednesday, March 11. It was the last day I followed a normal schedule.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My life is definitely slower. I spend much more time at home, looking for projects to keep me occupied. I feel like I miss some things about my old life, but not all things.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Most of the time I feel fine, but when I think about the uncertainty of the future, and the unknowns, I get anxious. If I could have some assurance that I would someday be able to travel again, go out and see my friends, attend a concert, or not have to don a mask, I would feel fine all the time and be able to cope.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Our community has always been a giving one, at least since we have lived here since 2015. They have gone above and beyond to provide for people in need. My son and I were active volunteering to assemble and deliver meals to school kids from the beginning of this. I think what has surprised me is how patient people have been overall with this massive disruption of their lives.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
I have worked from home for years as a professional genealogist, but I volunteer my time helping others with their family histories in local libraries (including Crandall) and also offer instructional programming. All my in person sessions have of course been cancelled with libraries closing, so I have continued doing things online. I answer questions all day on Wednesdays from my Facebook page, and have scheduled a few Zoom programs through different libraries. Business is slower, but overall I've managed fine.
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
My husband is an essential worker, selling cleaning supplies to businesses, school, state buildings, etc. He's been working all along, trying to supply his customers with necessary cleaning items that are in short supply and high demand. It's been very frustrating for him to get inventory to sell. He takes precautions by entering our house through the basement, changing his clothes, then washing them. We are all sanitizing and washing hands frequently.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
See above (question 5)
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
I have a 19 year old son who had to finish up his spring semester at HVCC online. It went quite well, but certainly was an adjustment. He goes for a run, walk or bike ride every day and keeps up with his friends via facetime, video game play, or Zoom. He's doing fairly well, but is sad about summer activities being doubtful.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
My son is hoping HVCC will be back on campus in the fall
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I keep in touch with friends and family via Facebook, Messenger, texting, calling. I have a weekly Zoom happy hour with friends and have had a few socially distant walks with friends.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My father in law passed away in April, not from the virus. We have had to postpone a funeral for him until we can all get together again.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have 2 cats, they have not noticed much difference except they get few on demand and are able to go in and out on the screen porch whenever they want to!
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
People taking care of their yards and houses- everything in my neighborhood looks beautiful!
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes, a friend of ours had it. She was very sick for several weeks. She would start feeling better, then get very sick again. She has since fully recovered. My cousin's wife also had it, she is also recovering.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
We have not had a chance to get together yet to celebrate the life of my father in law. We want to do that over the summer.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
More facts about the virus and how it spreads. I have felt that most of what we have been doing is overkill, but if it's kept us safe, then I have no problem with it. I just wish more was known about it so there would be less rumors spread.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Make sure you have enough money saved to be able to get through a crisis of some months. We did not have to worry about financial issues and that contributed to our peace of mind and security.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I hate the phrase "new normal". I believe that things will be different for a time, but eventually life will return to close to what it was before. Technology will be more widely used over more platforms. More people will work from home.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Early on, a started taking a picture every day to document what was happening during our quarantine. I sent a different picture every day to my mother, who was isolating herself in her apartment until a case was diagnosed there, then she was with us for a month. Below are some of those images.
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11660369841
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Lisa
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
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Talking remotely to my grandson. His dad works at a hospital, so we have to keep our distance for now.
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
67
Date
06/02/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Wilton, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
March 13th, 2020, a Friday I believe. I think that was the day that school closed. Until that day we had watched our grandchildren almost every day. Now we weren't going to be able to even see them every week. A day or two earlier there was an earthquake whose epicenter was in South Glens Falls. Too close for comfort. The first person I knew to get Covid is a young man I have known since he was 5. He came back from Europe, under orders from the government, to an ill prepared airport entry system. My thought was did he get the virus in Europe, or at the airport.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My husband and I used to go to work and take care of our grandchildren. No more. I go to work virtually and my husband had to stop work and had a pacemaker put in when there were still no visitors allowed at the hospital. We mostly stay home we didn't go out for about a month; no grocery shopping even as our children shopped for us.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am feeling kind of disoriented. How could this happen in one of the richest countries of the world. I guess our priorities were''t the best. We took a mindfulness meditation course which helped us sit still and just breathe. Now we are walking and gardening and the physical activity seems to relieve stress.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
The town is so quiet, or was until recently. Now businesses are starting to reopen, with restrictions. Our town is very tourist dependent . Those activities all stopped. The college closed and all the students left. It feels a bit empty here.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I tried to give more to our local food pantry. I liked to see all the online music and church services and the funny things people have offered to keep others entertained.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes, I know two or perhaps three people who had Covid. One of them , a woman in her 50's had to be hospitalized, but has now recovered. Someone we attended a wedding with in November 2019, a person we met and talked with died of the virus in March. He was in his 60's, fairly good health, from NJ.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Elect leaders who want to lead, not tear down. Fight for a more equitable society, where everyone can earn a living wage and have enough food to eat and decent housing. Build trust at home and in your community, for everyone. Read about science. Support scientific study.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I don't know what the new normal will look like. Maybe many will wear masks and wash our hands more. Maybe we will work towards a more global and interconnected world. Or maybe not which would be very sad.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Yes, I am working at home. I am a library computer clerk. I am taking online workshop to enhance my work skills. Online education wasn't foreign to me and I have enjoyed the library's online morning meetings.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
One big change is having many more online activities, for work and for social gatherings. We had a Zoom birthday and a Friday night Happy hour several times, and also some game nights online.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have a cat who likes it that it is just my husband and I here at home.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
How to petition my government to prepare for all contingencies.
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Stephanie
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Children
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unknown
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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still image
Church
COVID-19
Earthquake
Groceries
Hand Washing
Library
Mask
Walk
Work From Home
Zoom
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Covid-History
Age
63
Date
05/31/2020
Location
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Glens Falls, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
About March 1, we were beginning to hear more about the virus and were starting to clean our office space more. I had someone unwillingly come into my office and loudly coughed all over the office in an attempt to be asked to leave. At this point i knew life was changing.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I never thought my work could or would be able to be done from home. One day we heard it was being considered. By that afternoon we were asked to create an emergency work from home plan and were told not to come back until told. I have been working from home and staying at home. Groceries were difficult to find. In the beginning i felt guilty leaving my home. My doctor’s appointment turned into a phone call.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
At first i felt odd and uncertain how to proceed to work from home. I felt guilty if i wasn't working every moment. I have now begun to love being at home. I feel more rested. I have had more time to cook. I feel my body has gone through preservative withdrawal. I never took a break at work. Working from home i can take a break and walk my dog. I have not been very worried about catching the virus while never leaving home. My concern is going back into the public. I am religious about washing my hands and wear a mask. I love waking up to birds singing instead of an alarm clock, traffic, or sirens.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I think living in a smaller community has helped. Most everyone has been respectful of the new rules. People have been creative in ways to protect each other and sell their products. It has been strange to have things like the DMV allow expired licenses because you cant have your picture taken or take an eye test. It has also been fun to see creative ways people are celebrating life events. I went by a nursing home and saw a group of men in a circle serenading a resident
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
n/a
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I don't want people to have my personal phone number. People do not pick up if the number is restricted. Some people are rude or suspicious. My job has changed to begin helping with unemployment. The unemployment in NY went crazy and the program was not ready for anything of this magnitude. I was a tiny piece in helping people through the process. I believe i helped many people feel listened to and helped
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
My children are grown. We have been having group chats on Facebook. Everyone had become distant as we all live in different states or countries and life is busy. Now with extra time in our lives we have reconnected. My son and his family came to live at my home as they had such anxiety and difficulty living in NYC. It was extremely trying to live 24 hrs a day with a 4 year old when i havent been used to having kids in the home and i am not leaving home even for work. And a challenge to work while having a young child at your feet
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
No. But it has been fun to see ways people have celebrated graduations and seniors.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Social media has been fun as my children have helped talk me through using it. My cell phone was too old to do work from home. I ended up getting a new one fairly early on. I also did not have Microsoft products installed so it was not possible to edit my work documents. Internet has been a complication for many. It has been a goal of my boss to get hot spots created for people to have internet access. I have learned about zoom meetings and conference calls. My kids have played games with each other through social media. Church meetings are through social media. I am not one to use Facebook much but have found myself on it every day. This has been goid for my family
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Yes. My daughter had to change the date of her wedding. We had just purchased her wedding dress in February. The indecision and not knowing when or how to change the wedding has been stressful. We are attempting to have the wedding in August. We know not everyone will likely be able to come. My son also had to postpone a major project he had been working on for a year
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
I have a dog and cat. They have cheered me. I have loved walking my dog more. We both feel better. The vet was the first experience i had after starting the pandemic. I was amazed how easily we adapted with no contact!
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
My work has allowed me to help the unemployed. I have spread the word about community services and assistance available. I have listened, answered questions and helped people find job leafs that are still coming in.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
A coworker tested positive. She has a second job at a nursing home. She was quarantined but had few symptoms. She was fortunate
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish i had known that this was for such a long time. I didnt take everything i would end up needing from work. I also was unprepared and did not understand people were hoarding. I was only caught short on toilet paper and my office allowed me to take a large roll from work. I am glad i live as a prepared individual so i was pretty much ok.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I believe in being prepared in life. I have a go bag but i generally forget to keep it updated. I also have extra food, etc on hand. I have been through ice storms that took out electricity and gas for two weeks. We have found that people also need things to keep themselves busy and distracted or entertained. That is really important. But the pandemic isn't everything that is happening. We had an earthquake, a tornado and rioting. Our government is at odds and people are listening to politics instead of science. There comes a divide. Listening to too much media is not helpful.- it can generate anxiety and misinformation. Simplify your life and take care of each other. Live your life with hope and faith in God. And have plenty of toilet paper on hand!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
One thing i do not think people have yet realized but i think may happen is that people have had a long enough break to find out how much life had gotten out of control and that we have survived well without doing all we were doing. When you go on vacation it takes time to unwind and then you go right back. This has given us enough time to look at activities and make changes to our lifestyle. I also think people’s health has likely improved with less stress and less eating out. Life has already changed with cashiers being behind plexiglass. I hate the masks as i have severe allergies and find it difficult to breathe with the mask on. Hopefully transportation will become safer and more clean. I am not sure how an airplane will accomplish this. People will likely work more from home and i wonder if that will change the use of real estate. I sincerely hope this makes a positive change for senior citizens and their care
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Relax and roll with the punches. Stay positive, be creative and positive. Life is about changing directions. We have had other new normals and survived.
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When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I first started reading news stories about COVID-19 in China around January or February. I was following the stories and getting increasingly paranoid about it because cases started appearing in this country on the west coast in March. I am from lake George, NY but at the time I was living in White Plains, NY, attending to law school. Many of the flights from overseas were redirected to JFK, which was a half hour away from my apartment in White Plains. Although I had been reading about COVID-19, I never expected the extent to which it would impact me. I assumed that the U.S. could keep it at bay, or that it wasn’t that big of a deal. The media had talked about the idea of quarantine and masks but it seemed outrageous. When Italy got the coronavirus I started to get a little more alarmed but I still did not think it would impact us as hard. The first case that was near my town was in New Rochelle, around 20 minutes south, and the patient was a super spreader. I was very alarmed when I started seeing that people in surrounding towns were contracting COVID-19. The cases in New Rochelle were multiplying quickly and it became known as a hot spot and the national guard had to be deployed. One day in law school, we heard that Fordham Law and NYU law had announced they were closing campus and resuming studies online. Our school announced it would be suspending in person classes the next day. My last day of in person classes was March 11. On that day, the NBA suspended their season and the WHO announced that COVID-19 was a pandemic. The stock market plunged and a travel ban from Europe was announced. I was really scared that day because I knew the NBA wouldn’t cancel March madness, which profits them millions, without a national emergency.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
As I am writing this, NY has officially flattened the curve. During the height of the pandemic, I only left my house to go to the grocery store. The trip there was scary and always gave me anxiety that I had picked up COVID at the store. Originally, the CDC told us not to wear masks, so no one had them on. Everyone tried to be distant, but it was difficult. I would spray all of my groceries with bleach after I got home, as well as wiping down my phone and keys. I washed my hands whenever I would leave and come back to the apartment. I mostly cooked, baked, and watched a lot of TV during quarantine. For a few weeks, grocery stores were ransacked and had no food in them. The meat, toilet paper, eggs, and potatoes were always sold out. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and soap were also. I was with my boyfriend for the first two weeks, and then alone for over a month, before I moved back to Albany, NY in mid May. Life is lonely in quarantine but is getting back to normal now. I didn’t see any of my friends or family in person for two months, so I spent a lot of time on the phone with everyone. Life is still different now, even though we are in phase 2 of reopening the economy, because we all have to wear face masks out in public. However, I am not as paranoid about catching it because the cases have been very low recently. Life is also different because law school has been fully online since March. I go to Pace Law School and they have given us the option of online classes for the fall semester and said that regardless, classes will be fully online after Thanksgiving break.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I was very lonely and stressed in the beginning of quarantine in March but I am feeling much better now. During quarantine, I would cook and bake a lot!! I would also clean all the time. Quarantine was very boring so I would call my friends and family as well. I was also very obsessed with the news during this time and I would be reading or watching it constantly, trying to figure out new information about COVID-19.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I noticed that communities started holding car parades for kids birthdays so they could still be celebrated during quarantine. In the 518, they did the rainbow challenge, where rainbows would be posted all around the 518 area to cheer people up. I also noticed that people started to get donations to feed health care workers who were working long shifts. It surprised me how many people signed up to volunteer as health care workers and it was really moving because at the time, it was a scary thing. I noticed that zoom was utilized for all sorts of things. My family had Easter dinner on zoom, my classes are held on it, and I had a group chat with my friends as well. It surprised me that our whole economy was able to just stop and that we were able to all stay home for two months.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
n/a
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
No I was not but I know that New Yorkers were able to get unemployment, even though it took awhile. I have many friends on unemployment right now and they also receive an extra 600$ weekly from the federal government. I also know that NY re opened the marketplace during the quarantine so that people who lost their health insurance from their job could retain it.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I am going to law school from home. I was unable to find a summer internship for law so I am attending summer classes. I like going to school online. The only challenge is that it’s hard to get yourself to work hard because it isn’t as stressful being called on at home. A lot of teachers don’t cold call on zoom, so it was easier to slack off after we went online. However, many of the teachers have started calling on people again, making it harder to slack off while doing the homework. Going to school online leaves open a lot of time that you would normally be using to get ready for the day, drive to school, park, and walk. Taking finals online at home completely erased my test anxiety and I really liked it. Mostly, taking a final at home was similar to in school. The teachers tried to eliminate cheating or looking up answers by increasing the amount of questions. Furthermore, generally a lot of exams are open book regardless because the important part is how to apply the law.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
n/a
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
Yes school was moved fully online. It is optional to return in person in the fall. I will not be returning because I like online classes. Furthermore, my school announced that all in person classes will be moved to online after thanksgiving break.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I used it for entertainment, news, and communication. There was a lot of funny content online during the pandemic. I watched TikTok, and saw a lot of funny memes about coronavirus. I use zoom for online classes and to meet with my family. I used snap chat a lot to send pictures to friends.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
No it was my 29th birthday on May 14th, but the pandemic was dying down in upstate NY by that time. I had a few close friends over for a bbq.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
No, I wanted to but my apartment doesn’t allow pets. I’m hoping to in the fall during the second wave of COVID-19 that’s expected.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Cheering for health care workers at 7pm, feeding health care workers, community social distancing parades, birthday parades, teacher parades, awesome online content, the world coming together against the same thing. The black lives matter movement just blew up(I think partly because everyone has been home in quarantine) and there’s been some really positive changes regarding race and the police. Also my boyfriend is able to finish school in a year now because all college classes are online so he can take classes at two different schools. My brother was able to move down to Florida but keep his job in New York City!
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Not to my knowledge but I heard it ranges from being a symptomatic to being the flu from hell. I know it affects everyone differently.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I hadn’t stocked up on groceries and cleaning supplies, which I wish I did.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
We had no clue it was coming for us. Our government did a horrible job at preparing us or warning us. Make sure the government has a pandemic plan in place. It took a little getting used to, but it wasn’t all that bad. Stock up on toilet paper, masks, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, and meat(but don’t wait until the last minute like everyone else did and cause shortages). Get things to do to keep you occupied. If you like video games, get a console and games! Buy art supplies. You will get so bored that anything will help you lol. Also buy hiking shoes because the only thing there is to do is go outside!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think that a lot of businesses will keep their employees working at home if they can because it is a cheaper option for the employers and employees. I am hoping that schools will make it a new normal to offer all classes online as well. I think grocery delivery will become the new normal as well.
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Schuylerville, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I first became aware of Covid towards the end of February. My husband was going to fly for a business trip and I was very worried. He decided to cancel the trip and stay home. During the next couple of months we bunkered down in our house and only left to grocery shop which we did every 2.5 weeks. Our son was in kindergarten during this time so I was focusing on homeschooling. Thankfully my husband has an office at the house so he was able to work from home.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
It seems the days go by faster now and I often forget what day of the week it is. My family and I still rarely leave the house. We don’t visit with friends anymore. We have only been visiting with a select few family members. When I grocery shop now I do bring my son with me but wear our masks at all times while in public. Being he’s so young he doesn’t understand fully what occurred with this pandemic. My husband and I tried to keep the news off and minimal talk about covid-19 while in front of him. However what we did talk to our son about is importance of hand washing, wearing our masks and that there is a virus that has made some people sick. We always made sure to answer any questions he did ask. But we always kept things positive so we didn’t add any stress to him.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
My family and I have been doing well during this pandemic. The more current worry has been with the state of our nation and government. I wish for equality, peace and love for everyone. Our stress relief during this time has been hiking in the woods far away from people.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Since the outbreak I loved how the community participated in the 518 Rainbow Hunt. It was a beautiful thing to see while driving that people made art and hung rainbows all over the place. The other surprising thing I saw which disappointed me was how so many people were throwing their masks and rubber gloves on the ground outside the grocery stores. I also felt the atmosphere in most stores was very thick and people were rude. Kind of that survival of the fittest saying. People were being inconsiderate and taking more then they needed.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
I am a stay at home Mom, however my husband is a business owner. He doesn’t have any employees and his work is all done through the mail. So for a few weeks shipping his products was difficult when the boarders closed. Some of his customers are from over seas and had to wait a long time for shipping. Other then that my husband had normal hours.
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
n/a
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
My son is 5 and goes to a private school. It was a bit of a challenge at such a young age to keep all the children connected via social media. I took it upon myself to use this time during quarantine to do additional homeschool with my son on top of what he was given from his School. Both my son and so truly enjoyed our one on one time we had for the last couple months. It got me to think outside the box and I had to get creative with not only arts and crafts but cooking projects for us to do together. I was trying to be resourceful and only use what we had in the house so we could stay in quarantine.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I actually find I’ve been using social media less. I felt overwhelmed with the amount of conflicting news and information that people were posting. I felt upset that so many parents were complaining about home schooling their kids. My son is my world and I felt this quarantine was an incredible opportunity for me to get to know him more and bond together.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
We didn’t have to postpone any “major” life events however we miss the simple things like going out to the movies as a family and going to Chuck E. Cheese with friends. Instead we had movie night on fridays at our house. We would blow up the air mattress and rent a movie on amazon. We had different food taste tests for different movie nights. One night we did a pop corn taste test and made 10 different kinds. Another movie night we did a cottage cheese taste test. I had no idea that cottage cheese can taste so different!
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have a lot of pets. A dog, chickens, snails, fish, cats and parakeets. The biggest impact was not being able to go to the store weekly for pet supplies. Instead I was buying in bulk and did a cat litter subscription on amazon so I just got delivered.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
The most positive thing that has taken place has been the emotional healing. Having so much time apart from people and society gave time to reflect. I have found peace with taking my hikes in the forest. I started painting again and my house got really clean and organized while in quarantine. I appreciate my husband even more then I ever did before. I appreciate his hard work and dedication to our family. I appreciate my son for his positive outlook on life and for the love and passion he has for animals and nature.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
I knew a few people that had covid-19. Their symptoms were different. One person felt fine and just had a headache while the other person was in the hospital. Everyone recovered just fine.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
At least have a few extra rolls of toilet paper. That was CRAZY!!! I can’t believe the paper products section was empty for weeks.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
There truly is no way to prepare for something like this. However I guess my best advice is to always have a little extra food in your house, keep some cash in your house too just in case you are unable to get to the bank. If you can always offer a lending hand to those in need especially the elderly. Don’t forget about your furry friends they also need help too!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think the pandemic will forever change our lives and not necessarily for the better. I think we have lost many freedoms as a result of this. I don’t necessarily believe what I hear and read on the news anymore. I believe that the government uses fear as a way to control people.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
I think this pandemic was a crazy experience to go through. I feel so deeply for the families that lost loved ones. I fear that this is only the beginning of many challenges to come in our future. I worry for my sons future. My husband and I have made it one of our duties to teach our son how to be more self sufficient, teach him how to garden, raise chicks, cook and fix things with tools. I can’t predict the future but i will do everything in my power to give my son the knowledge to help him survive.
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Mary
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Covid History
Art
Cat
Chicken
Child
Cleaning
COVID-19
Dog
Family
Fish
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Hike
Home
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Mask
Paint
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Rainbow Hunt
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Spouse
Toilet Paper
Virtual Learning
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Covid-History
Age
42
Date
06/04/2020
Location
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Ballston Spa, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I began hearing about it in February, but really thought it wasn't anything more than a flu-type illness. On March 13th - and this was very sudden- we learned that the schools were closing for a month. Suddenly it became very scary. A friend and I went shopping to stock up on things and there was already no toilet paper anywhere. Even then I didn't realize it would be the last time I got to shop with a friend for who knows how long. Back then we weren't even wearing masks, just washing our hands a lot.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I'm on furlough from my job running a before-and-after school program, which is actually good because I have a 6th grader at home as well as an almost-3-year-old whose sitter is now only open part time. So I have been a stay-at-home Mom which I LOVE and I'm already sad that I will have to go back to work when it resumes. We grocery shop once a week and do not go anywhere else- except that we have been going hiking every weekend, which I love, and we go out for ice cream as much as possible to get the kids a treat. We also bought our toddler's birthday power wheels almost two months early because it made us very sad when she would ask over and over to go to the playground and we had to tell her it was closed. Usually at this time of year we would be spending a lot of time at playgrounds, and making plans to go to the county fair, Irish Fest, and camping. Not this year. I also had tickets to two big concerts, one of which got cancelled and the other postponed until next year.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am feeling much better now that the initial chaos is over. I actually really like being home with my kids, and the extra unemployment money is making it so that we are lucky enough not to feel it financially. We hike a lot. I play with the kids. We get a lot of ice cream. I am nervous about going back to work- I work with kids, and they are very germy on the best of days. I'm also not sure how my job is going to look when it resumes.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Just the obvious- take out only, wearing masks, playgrounds closed. I have seen so many people on the hiking trails. My little girl has learned to stay away from people (which makes me sad) but she yells HI at them, and people always say hi back.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
I am not, but my husband works for DOL- unemployment. He has been working from home since the beginning of April.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
I am furloughed as of March 16th, but my employer was able to pay us for another month. Getting unemployment was a huge struggle, but I did get it successfully. My health insurance is through my husband so we're good there.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I'm not, but my husband is. My daughter likes to "help" him so I'm sure that's interesting for him.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
My son is almost 12. There have been a lot of battles over school work and video games, but I'm sure at his age there would be lots of battles anyway. My daughter is almost 3, and her licensed in-home sitter is still open part time, so my daughter still goes part time to maintain her spot and her schedule. Our sitter has been part of our life for 11 years and we trust her implicitly, and it is a very small place with only a couple of other kids. My daughter loves it there. The other days she is home with us, and we've been having a lot of fun exploring trails, playing in her sandbox and wading pool, and making baked goods!
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Definitely way more than before. Lots of Zooming and Facetime with family. Watching Gov. Cuomo EVERY DAY.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My son's 12th birthday party. We are holding a day-long, assigned-time birthday party for my daughter in July with masks and social distancing.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
Three cats, who could care less that we are home more. Except the youngest one who LOVES US SOOOO MUCH. My son's hamster died and we had to go to Petsmart with masks on to get a new one. Her name is Liza.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I feel like I have been in touch with my friends more as we are all checking in on each other. The 518 Rainbows are awesome and my daughter did one that is in our window. The Barenaked Ladies have been doing weekly Selfie Cam Jams, and their lead singer has been doing weekly hour-long free shows to raise money for charities.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
No one I know who is close to me. My cousin's father-in-law passed away from it, and my sister's best friend's husband had it but recovered.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
How serious things were going to get so quickly
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
More research needs to be done on how we can prepare for and prevent things like this. Our president was a FAILURE and handled it very poorly.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I have no idea. None at all. I feel like we still don't know the first thing about this illness and we are reopening too quickly, and the number of cases is going to skyrocket in a couple weeks.
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Rachael
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
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Birthday
Carry-Out
Cat
Celebration
Child
Furlough
Governor
Grocery
Hamster
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Hike
Husband
Mask
News
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Rainbow Hunt
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Covid-History
Age
64
Date
06/26/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Albany, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
One son works in the medical field. He had been sharing information with us earlier in the year. I realized the full impact when NYS began to shut down and the overarching fear there was not enough medical equipment and beds for the critically ill.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I acknowledge that I am lucky, as I can work from home and can afford food. I am now sharing my home with family members who left an area of the state that was a hotspot. I am putting fewer miles on my car, working longer hours and have learned how to wash my hands properly and won't leave home without my mask.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I watch mindless TV shows, cook more complicated meals, and have plans to tidy up the house (which I have failed to do). My stress ebbs and flows - like waves.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
People in my neighborhood are more friendly. However, there have been a lot of shootings in other parts of the city. Also the mental health toll on friends and family.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Having four people work remotely within the frame of my home is challenging. There are issues with bandwidth, privacy and suitable desks and chairs.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
My adult child returned home. It is going fine - it is good to know he is as safe as he can be during a pandemic.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Facebook connects me with friends and family. I am texting with my friends, family, and co-workers. And I have become one with Zoom and GoToMeeting. In the beginning, I could not or did not want to join with friends for social hours because of the uncertainity and the feeling that I would never see them again. But now it is much easier.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
My dog gets more attention and more walks.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
I learned that they had contracted COVID-19 after their recovery. It made the pandemic "real".
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
John Prine was one of my favorite composers, performers musicians. His early death to COVID-19 was heartbreaking - I listened to his music and read articles that celebrated his life and accomplishments.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I would have known how long this would last. I am very fortunate - and I realize that I have access to broadband and the equipment to do my work and connect with family and friends.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Appreciate your friends and family, prepare the necessary paperwork (living wills, health care proxy, wills), try to have your financial information available and shared. Figure out what is most important and focus on that. Finally, remember it is ok to laugh, even when things seem to be dire.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
People will work differently than before, and I fear a great toll on the economy will happen as a result of redirecting state and federal funds.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
It is almost a perfect storm happening in June 2020. The pandemic, hopefully social justice will occur,and end systemic racism and the divisiveness that is happening in the country. I fail to understand why people refuse to wear masks. I suppose they are the same people who refuse to wear seatbelts? Unfortunately, as the economy continues to fail, I am almost as fearful for our society as I am for the loss of life due to the virus.
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11734180080
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Sara
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid-History
Age
92
Location
The location of the interview
Sweetwater, Tennessee
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
TV News Report
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Restricted. Mask required when going away from home.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
OK Reading, TV
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Restriction of business, churches, government offices
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
n/a
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
No. Retired. Hand washing
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
No. Medicare
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Buying products via internet
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
n/a
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
n/a
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
n/a
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
Missed the funeral
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
Mre astronomy
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Listen to the scientists and doctors
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Make preparations at earliest notice
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Believe that virus' and/or germs may obliterate the human species
Date
7/4/2020
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11759004510
Title
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John
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
Death
Funeral
Hand Washing
Mask
News
Read
TV
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Covid-History
Age
53
Date
05/27/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Saratoga Springs, New York
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
My first noticeable change came about the second week of February, when the news began talking about the outbreak in China. Due to the severity, we have many personal family members in the "at risk" category, including myself. We started paying more close attention to who we came in contact with, washing hands even more than usual, and at work, we were more cognizant with washing counters and touched items.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
First and foremost, our place of work was closed down and we are still not back in the building. My youngest in high school was now home, trying to complete her senior year online. My husband was laid off and we were figuring out how to use different items no longer available in the grocery store.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
The anxiety and fear of the unknown has definitely caused some sleepless nights, but we are learning how to limit the "news" for a more necessity based information gathering. We have been meditating and exercising in our home gym.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I am working from home, continuing to participate in programming through Zoom online platform, and taking online classes during the down time.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes, my high school senior. The sadness is real, but we are keeping a positive atmosphere, and when we need to cry, we do. I am watching for any hidden signs of deep depression with her, but she seems to be handling the situation much better than most of the parents. She is an essential worker at our local Target, so the stress of safety has been a lot.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I use the online resources to continue programming and planning for our public library (my job)
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
We are holding out hope that a small even streamed graduation will occur for my high school senior.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
We lost 3 people in our family due to COVID-19. One older gentleman, and two young people under 50. The immediate family celebrated with a virtual wake, and we will gather for the others when it is safe.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I knew to purchase a few cans of Lysol spray and a case of wipes.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I believe the first thing is to begin hygienic practices before they are needed. It may prevent such drastic contact spread of the disease. Second, I have stocked more necessity items that have a safer shelf life for food and cleaning. Also learning how to prepare foods at home rather than depending on grocery items.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
There will be many new online learning opportunities, more work from home and a different education process. Maybe less waste and overhead for organizations able to have more people working from home, even part time.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
During the pandemic, "mother nature" had her own issues as well. We were hit by a tornado that ripped through our yard, but very luckily, did no severe damage.
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11641997109
Title
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Michelle
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
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English
Type
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Covid History
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Coronavirus Pandemic
Anxiety
Child
Death
Essential Employee
Exercise
Family
Fear
Graduation
Hand Washing
Husband
Library
Media
Meditate
Mental Health
Virtual Learning
Zoom
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Covid-History
Age
51
Date
8/19/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Somerset
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
March 2020 was when I first got really scared about it and that did not change
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I don’t go out socially any more. I shop once a week for food instead of daily. I wear a mask to go shopping. I have not seen my parents since before all this as they are immune compromised
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I’m scared and fed up. I walk a lot with my dog. I am very into landscape photography which I find relaxing
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
There has always been a strong community spirit here. I have been surprised at how many local people seem to think social distancing isn’t necessary
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
I was furloughed for three months. I am now back at work. I am in the UK I do not have private health insurance.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
I have a teenager at home. It has been very stressful.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I use these to keep in touch with family and friends.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
I have a cat and a dog. My dog has become very anxious now I have returned to work. He had got used to never being left for the months I was furloughed and now has separation anxiety
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
My friends mum passed away with it in hospital. It has been devastating
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I knew how long I’d be furloughed for. I wish I knew to make more of the time instead of keep worrying about work.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Be more health conscious. Wash your hands often. Spend time with your loved ones. Slow down. Stop stressing the smal stuff.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Socialising has altered completely. People are more wary of strangers. Masks are now normal.
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11913908724
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Liz
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Cat
Death
Fear
Furlough
Hand Washing
Isolation
Mask
Scared
Social Distancing
Social Media
Stress
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Covid-History
Age
63
Date
9/1/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Mississauga Ontario
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
March 2020 Not much change. More careful about masking and washing
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Slightly different. More aware of proximity and precautions.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Slightly depressed. Gardening and walking.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
More interaction between neighbours. People I have not talked to in 10 years say "hello " and chat.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
Not an owner but my workplace has changed a lot
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
Not essential. Have not changed much at home but workplace has more procedures for safety.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
Husband was laid off with no benefits.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Worked from home for 5 months but recently recalled.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
n/a
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
n/a
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
More online courses and meetings. Connections with overseas friends more frequent.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Birthdays and funerals. Pictures posted online, group chats scheduled.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
No pets. Got to know more neighborhood pets though.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Got to walk through nearby park and see seasons change. Met more folks on my street.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
n/a
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
Not COVID-19 related but pics posted online.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
More about stock market investments
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Keep a stocked pantry.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Don't know. Lots more safety regulations.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
n/a
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11950808416
Title
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Laurel
Publisher
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
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English
Type
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Covid History
Subject
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Contributor
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Coronavirus Pandemic
Depression
Friends
Garden
Grocery
Hand Washing
Husband
Lay-off
Mask
Mental Health
Social Media
Spouse
Virtual Learning
Walk
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Contributor
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
41
Date
04/05/2021
Location
The location of the interview
Albany
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
2/20/2020
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Masks, handwashing very regularly, cold & flu season without interruption, spouse traveling a lot for COVID response work, job started in late 2019 seems far from my expectations
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Depression and anxiety are regular companions. Psychiatric medication. Spending time with pets. Sleeping. Staying up very late working on projects. Substance abuse.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Stress levels seem high. Interactions are either grateful and ebullient or strained and brief.
Are you a business owner who has had to close? If you are still open, how have you had to adjust how your business operates?
Question 5
Every plan need increased redundancy and backup planning.
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Question 6
Yes, county employee in libraries. Masks & social distancing required at work, temperature screening and self-report of symptoms has eased with time. Home precautions include being able to take body temperature regularly.
Are you an employee who has been laid off or furloughed? Were you able to get unemployment? Were you able to retain your health insurance?
Question 7
No
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
My spouse is. We don't have a home office/second office. Compulsions to work more, longer, interrupt home life and so on are all much more prevalent. No work life / personal life balance
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
No. With what I hear from colleagues and friends, I am very glad to not also be figuring out how all of that is supposed to work.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
Question 10
No
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Not much, really. My only social networking of note is on anonymous sites. I don't engage, I lurk. Nothing new there.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
I've done outdoor and drive-by birthday celebrations with family. Graduations scheduled were shifted to online only.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
Other animals are my daily family. I spend a lot of time with them. I feed and interact with wild animals much more.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I volunteer with numerous organizations mostly centered around outdoor activities and sports. Many people seem eager to engage with nature.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Many people through work have had COVID scares or positive diagnoses, including some long-haulers. A somewhat distant relative caught the virus and died. It's been dis-empowering, sad, negative.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
I did not celebrate the life of the distant relations that passed away. I should have reached out more to family that were closer to the loss.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
My job wouldn't be improving. The housing market would be vibrant for a while.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Listen to experts, read science.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Rigorous hygiene, masking and social distancing during seasons of illness
Dublin Core
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12549558258
Title
A name given to the resource
Louie
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Covid History
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
04/05/2021
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Southern Adirondack Library System
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Coronavirus Pandemic
Anxiety
COVID-19
COVID-19 Positive
Depression
Hand Washing
Library
Mask
Nature
Outside
Social Media
Substance Abuse
Temperature Checks
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Contributor
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
29
Date
05/16/2021
Location
The location of the interview
Omaha NE
When did the impact of COVID-19 first occur to you? How did your reaction to COVID-19 change between then and the first case in your town?
Question 1
I work as a cook in a nursing home, almost as soon as it hit we were donning masks around the facility and implementing hand washing procedures. We had a hard time throughout all of it losing residents and trying to protect the ones we had, while also trying to keep spirits and motivation high. Had Covid-19 tests twice a week durring all of it, and a whole unit dedicated to helping people recover from Covid-19. But I think one of the hardest parts was watching residents deteriorate from lack of social contact, with family. Also celebrating when we finally returned to something as simple as eating in the dining rooms and seeing them all out and socializing again was a large victory.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I think it created an anxiety in all of us at first.amd throughout, being overly aware of every cough and sneeze from ourselves and those around us amped it up, though after being init for so long you almost be desensitized to everything that's going on and all the changes. worrying about family members and not seeing them because of being afraid of getting them sick...I missed thanksgiving and Christmas in 2020....to relieve stress i was lucky enough to work with friends, and to be honest sometimes and drink or two.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Honestly the rudeness And hatefulness towards the workers who are implementing new policy to keep everyone safe in stores and restruants ...I was surprised by the toilet paper hoarding I still don't understand that.
Dublin Core
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12661793328
Title
A name given to the resource
Jazmine
Subject
The topic of the resource
COVID-19 (Disease)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Southern Adirondack Library System
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
05/16/2021
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Southern Adirondack Library System
Rights
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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Covid History
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 Positive
Death
Hand Washing
Mask
Nursing Home
Testing
Toilet Paper