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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Covid-History
Age
83
Date
05/30/2020
Location
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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
I really do not have strong feelings bout this pandemic.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Not very much changed except I wear a mask when I go shopping. Miss going out for breakfast and dinner.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Feel fine. Kep busy around my home.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Have to cancel pans to go visit my grand daughter on her 7th birthday. Too dangerous to fly long distance, I suppose.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
A day or so after the pandemic became real I has forced to self quarantine for 14 days. False alarm. That is as close as I have come to be personally impacted. Had to cancel two nightime regular events/meetings. Not difficult at all. My regular life has continued.
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11651775974
Title
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David
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
Mask
Pandemic
self-quarantine
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Covid-History
Age
34
Date
06/01/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Menands, 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 12th
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
A lot more uncertain as I work at a travel agency which has been heavily hit by the shutdown from the pandemic
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Worried, and stressed out
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Everyone is a lot more worried about the economy and what is going to happen next.
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. We have only a few of the employees in the office right now due to restrictions which has put a lot of stress on the remaining employees, as each of us is handling the duties of numerous people.
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
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
To livestream live music from artists I like. Particularly from the Adam Ezra group.
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
Yes, a guinea pig named Cookie. I have had him for almost a year at this point.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
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
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
That this was going to happen so I could have planned ahead better.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
n/a
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Not really sure, other than that a lot of people are going to be saving a lot more if possible due to economic uncertainties.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
n/a
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11656670755
Title
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Erin
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
Economy
Pandemic
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Stress
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Covid-History
Age
73
Date
12/09/2020
Location
The location of the interview
Saratoga Springs
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
Early March. I became more concerned quickly even though we had little impact here at first. My husband’s grandmother had told us stories of the 1918-20 epidemic in Fort Edward which rolled very vividly back to me. These stories were told to us 50+ years ago. I was astonished at how clearly I remembered her words.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I don’t see my friends and, now, don’t see other family members. We had Thanksgiving alone and will do so for Christmas
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Luckily, I like my husband and we have very similar views. I am an avid reader, knitter and sewist, so I have much to occupy my time. We talk often about how much easier our lives are than many others around us. Being grateful helps so much.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I am astonished at how many people are so blasé about this. Even now, 9 months into this, this area has not been heavily impacted, so I guess it’s easy.
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
No
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
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
N/A
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
No
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
Just to keep up on news and stay in touch with family and friends
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Thanksgiving and Christmas, my daughter’s 50th birthday party
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We lost both our cat and our dog during this, so that part was extremely hard. I actually don’t think the pandemic had anything to do with their loss. They were both old and sick. We miss them terribly.
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
N/A
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!!!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Not sure
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Doing this has helped me sort out my feelings. That is always good.
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12241919206
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Linda
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Saratoga Springs Highschool Graduation 2020
Subject
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Graduation (School)
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid-History
Date
01/14/2021
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
The impact of COVID-19 first truly occurred to me in early March 2020. We had plans to travel to Long Island as our son was competing in the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming & Diving Championships. Shortly before that, there was an outbreak in New Rochelle and suddenly the risk of COVID-19 seemed much more real.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
It varies and some days are worse than others. My main way to relieve stress is by spending time in nature.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
People seem to be much more reserved and less willing to smile when you see them in public spaces. However, I've also seen a great deal of generosity and many people helping each other through these challenging times. What has surprised me most is seeing people on social media who are anti-maskers and making nasty statements about those who are being cautious. I can't begin to understand it.
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
No
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 a librarian. As soon as we returned to the office after NY paused, we implemented daily sanitizing schedules, required masks, limited the number of people that could be in shared areas, developed a quarantine process for library materials, and initiated a daily screening questionnaire.
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
I worked from home for a few months. It was very challenging to manage my work tasks and support my son with remote learning. I remember one day when I had a virtual meeting running on a laptop and had a session with school on an iPad at the same time. I was moving back and forth between the two and I think both parties wondered what was wrong with me that day.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes. One son was in college during part of this pandemic and the other one was at home the entire time. I think that both of them adjusted to the changes much better than I expected.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I've been sharing information and resources through my social media accounts at work. I've been connecting with friends and family through FaceTime and the video chat feature through Messenger. I also took a virtual Bob Ross painting class.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Both of my sons graduated in 2020. After working so hard all of these years, they could not celebrate with our family and friends. For one son, they decided to postpone the ceremony. However, for my other son they had an outdoor ceremony and only immediate family members were allowed to attend. I had already ordered the party supplies and they are sitting in our basement...
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have our wonderful dog, Molly. She definitely brightens each day and provides comfort when we need it.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I donated to a local group that collects money that is given to area waitstaff. I've noticed so many efforts by people to be supportive. Facebook groups such as 518 Rainbow Hunt group and COVID 19 North Country Neighbors Helping Neighbors are spreading positivity every single day!
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
My husband's uncle contracted COVID. He lived in Texas with no family living nearby. The hospital sent him home with oxygen and ended up passing away due to complications of the virus.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
There was a funeral service for my husband's uncle. It was delayed, but the family was eventually able to have one. He had always said that he wanted the women at his funeral service to wear hats, so many of us did.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I had known that I would not be able to spend time with loved ones for so long. I would have taken advantage of every spare minute to be with them and get extra hugs.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I want them to know how important it is for to wear masks and social distance. I want them to think about protecting others, especially those who are most vulnerable to illnesses. I want them to realize that if they live in an area that is not severely impacted, they need to stay vigilant or things will take a turn for the worse. I would also recommend that they buy toilet paper before the shelves are empty.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Although many people are tired of virtual meetings and activities, I think that this will be a more common option for events in the future. I also hope that people will appreciate things that they previously took for granted.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
I would like to share some memories from a Facebook post that I wrote early in the pandemic. I had seen people recommending that we journal about our experiences, so I jotted down a few of my highlights from March. I mentioned the time that I went to the liquor store and when the clerk asked how he could help me, I asked if he had any toilet paper for sale. He laughed. I also wrote about the time that I heard the North Country Co-Op actually had toilet paper in stock and how this was such exciting news. I walked there on my break and they were actually letting people buy two packages! It was bamboo toilet paper. Interesting. The worst part was the fact that I forgot to bring a reusable bag and had to walk through town carrying a package of toilet paper. I was actually clutching it in case anyone tried to steal it... Finally, I mentioned that while my heart ached for what everyone was going through, I saw so many examples of people coming together to help each other. I wrote that there is more good in the world than I ever believed possible. I closed with "Sending sanitized hugs your way..."
Location
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Morrisonville, NY
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12325106675
Title
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Anja
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
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English
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Covid History
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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01/14/2021
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Coronavirus Pandemic
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Toilet Paper
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Covid-History
Age
27
Date
04/02/2021
Location
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Oneonta, NY
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've often recalled a conversation I had with a friend in early March 2020 where we joked "I could really go for some quarantine right now!", expecting that we'd get a couple weeks off work and then life would go back to normal. I think it was probably May or June of 2020 when I fully realized that things weren't going to be back to normal for a long time.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I no longer complain about the price of toilet paper! Since it was so hard to find in the early days of the pandemic, I now feel grateful just to be able to buy it!
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
This is not necessarily a huge issue in my own community, but I've been surprised at some people's unwillingness to wear a mask to protect others. I think that the argument "If you're scared then stay home" shows a real disregard for others who do not have that option. All of that aside, it's been nice to see positive support for essential workers.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
We had a trip to Ireland planned to celebrate my partner's 30th birthday in December 2020. Instead we had a small celebration at home with just the two of us. We still plan to take the trip someday, but don't want to go unless we know that everything we want to do there will be fully open and we can get the experience we originally wanted.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
It has been wonderful being home with my dog all the time, and she has gotten a lot more walks just because I want to get out of the house! I do worry what impact it will have on her when I go back to work and suddenly she's home alone again.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
One bright spot has been online live streams of events, concerts, and other entertainment. Some of my favorite musicians have held virtual shows from their homes and I always contribute to their "virtual tip jars."
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
My grandfather died from COVID on April 7, 2020. It happened very quickly and I'm glad he didn't suffer long, but that was so early on in the pandemic that things seemed very surreal (and still do). I said goodbye to him over the phone while a nurse held the phone up to his ear. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Ten close family members gathered for a small funeral...they set up a computer so I could attend (with many others) via Zoom. I think we all felt a sense of powerlessness because we couldn't be with him during his last days. Many family members still harbor a lot of guilt around this.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I hope we normalize wearing masks if you're sick or immunocompromised. I also think we've learned how to be very productive with online tools and that this will inspire further innovation and connection across physical distances.
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12544255460
Title
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Kate
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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)
Date
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04/02/2021
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 Positive
Death
Funeral
Pandemic
Quarantine
Toilet Paper
Zoom
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
65
Date
05/25/2021
Location
The location of the interview
Town of Rotterdam, NY
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 I was not concerned because it was happening across the country, in the state of Washington. Then it was happening here in NYS. It was scary watching & listening to coverage of the number of people becoming ill with COVID, and even dying from the virus. I was very proud that eventually NYS was able to reduce the number of cases of the virus, including hospitalizations and deaths from it.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I have been at home more, and of course wearing a mask and washing my hands often. Also, trying to keep surfaces, door knobs & handles clean. The activities that I was involved in stopped & are now beginning to start again.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am fine. I was able to get the vaccine. I've been trying to keep myself busy at home, going out for a walk sometime.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I'm retired. I've been at home. However, my husband & son were both working during the pandemic. Lots of other people were having to go to work during the pandemic. It seemed that everyone was making the best of a bad situation. I am happy to see us adapt and reopen. My grandson was able to safely go to school. Lots of people were able to work from home.
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
No.
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.
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
No.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
No.
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
I'm not a student. However, I was just able to take an online class & do a lot of things using Zoom.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I use Facebook and always use the Internet. I've also made use of Zoom for a lot of things during the pandemic.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
We actually were able to have my nephew's wedding at a reduced capacity. It was held on a farm and partially outside. My husband & I had a day trip/bus trip to NYC planned, in May of 2020. It was canceled. We were able to safely travel to New Hampshire in August/September of 2020. People there were following COVID safety protocols.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
Yes, a dog. Our dog was good company to me while I had to be at home & in the house a lot.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I try to help out with a church food pantry and the local food bank. Also, made sandwiches and cookies for an organization that helps the needy and/or homeless. I tried to make small monetary donations to some organizations.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
No.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I guess to understand how the virus started, how it traveled so quickly, got here, and was able to spread so quickly.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
To understand what had to take place in order to create the virus, the ability for it to travel from animals to humans. All the conditions that had to occur, including environmental, to assist in creating the virus. We don't want it to happen again. We lost a lot of people in a short period of time. Knowledge is always power. Learn what you can about what happened with COVID 19. Are there any positive changes we can make as a result? Can we work together and make them?
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
The ability for some people to work from home more often. For some, continuing to wear masks. Increased cleanliness and awareness of germ/virus transmission. Continuing to help others in need.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
We need to care for ourselves, others, and to care for our planet. Working together we're able to do so much.
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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05/25/2021
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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English
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Covid History
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Death
Hospital
Mask
Pandemic
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Zoom
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Covid-History
Age
15
Date
05/12/2021
Location
The location of the interview
The Bahamas
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 heard of Covid 19 at the beginning of 2020 and began feeling the impacts on March 10th 2020
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Before the pandemic I was suffering from depression, Anxiety and other (un-diagnosed) mental heath conditions. I had friends, but wasn't close with many of them and my family situation was very poor. After covid-19 began i was able to take time alone to work on my self and was able to drastically improve my mental health. My friendships took a toll at the beginning of the pandemic, however I gained newer stronger friendships while bettering old ones. My family situation while improving only a little is now on the mend. I am happy to say (in a sick kinda way) that the pandemic was actually a good thing for my life, even though i am well aware that many others have suffered horribly during this time.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
At this exact moment I am a little stressed and tired, however in general I am satisfied, growing, thankful and hopeful about the future. Before the pandemic I had horrendous coping methods. Now-er days I relive stress by listening to 'good' music, talking to friends, talking walks, doing yoga, going to the gym and sometimes simply crying it out because it is ok to feel the stress. In my opinion it isn't always about 'coping', but also about working through the emotion and reaching out --as i often try to do--when help is needed.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Nothing has really surprised me during the Pandemic, not that there haven't been a lot of socking happenings over the last 2 years, but nothing has been so 'crazy' considering the state of affaires. In my community at the start of things there were crazy long lockdowns, a wealth of restrictions and a self evident amount of panic among the general public. As restrictions reduced, schools and shops re-opened and things returned to normal, in some sense of the word, the greatest changes have been: online school, mask waring, social distancing and hand sanitizers posted outside of ever store.
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 not a business owner, but I have talked to a few. Many of them expressed that they have either gone out of business for good, or that there is a severe decrease demand for their products especially those requiring close contact.
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 an essential worker however, the essential workers in my circle have been : following social distance rules, double masking, practicing good hygiene, getting vaccinated and being tested for covid weekly.
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
Not an employee.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Technically I am working from home, as a student. In addition my parents have been working form home and we all experience: the typical tech and wi-fi issues, being 'on top' of each other, feeling burnt out or unmotivated, a lack of space and quiet to work in, an emotional disconnect between our selves and our peers/colleges. working form home can be seriously demotivating and family members often 'buck heads'. Being at home also means that schedules are either completely free or entirely 'jam-packed'.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes, apart from me there are several younger children. Most days are a little rocky because they have to be instructed and 'bossed' about in-order to attempt to bring structure to their day. In addition they essentially have to be homeschooled which is a full time job. And to make the stress level real, they [the children's] emotional needs have tripled due to a lack of social interactions. Overall it's manageable, but it certainly is not ideal....none of this is.
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
I am a student and school was canceled. when school was first canceled around mid-March there was obviously not easy solution. None the less my school moved online after a few weeks and I was able to complete my last few months of school online. Over summer 2020 I changed school and despite hoping to be in-person, I have spent this last school year completely online. Hopefully if a few things sort themselves out I will be online this fall.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
At the start of the pandemic I had multiple forms of social media, currently I have narrowed my social media to just three apps (none of which i actually post on). I use Pintrerest for inspiration, Snap chat for reaching out to friends and youtube mainly for school or finding at home workouts.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
The most major event I have had to postpone is moving. There is so many documents and forms to fill, and covid keeps pushing our deadlines for certain things back. It feels like every time I get close to moving something covid-related causes the whole thing to fall through.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
At the very start of the pandemic my family had 1 cat and 2 guinea pigs, one of which has now sadly passed. Any way, my family adopted 2 kittens, who recently turned one, and so far things have been great with all my pets. For the first 8 months of having our new kittens one of them got very sick with a STAF infection. This has been an issues that has reoccured once since but we have been seeking treatment for him. During covid this was very challenging because vets and medication was not always available. On a day to day basis having the pets (3 cats, 1 guinea pig) has been great! They are a great indication of when I am not doing well because their litter boxes and food gets neglected; subsequently this means i also have to get out of my rut in order to care for them (a good thing in my opinion). The pets are also very comforting and a wonderful way to pass my time playing with them ect. I am so thankful I am able to have all these pets and I am thankful for the positivity they have brought to my life.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
During a pandemic positivity is becoming increasingly difficult to find. But at school I have been an active member of the community and have participated in global Round Square meetings.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
No one I know personally has contracted covid, but a few students at my school have. It was scary to think that they had a virus that could kill them, but I was also great to see how they handled it like champs. They got tested, treated, stayed home and kept themselves informed.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
I am VERY thankful to not have lost anyone (apart form a pet) during the pandemic.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish I new how long it would last. I think having an Idea of how many weeks, months and years this whole thing would last would help me be more prepped. Knowing the time-frame for the pandemic, though very unrealistic, would allow me to plan my future in a more realistic way.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
The pandemic was one of the single most unplanned and unfortunate events of the early 2020s. However it was also a time of change, togetherness, triumph and a test of human ingenuity. So, even though millions lost their lives, jobs, homes and food; many of us still lived and thrived to share this story of how an invisible virus took down the world and how we as a human race worked to gain it back.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
The 'new normal', to me, looks like a hybrid of covid-times and pre-covid-times. Online resources, online shopping ect will forever be more popular then in-person activities. School and work (especially) will take on a hybrid model, utilize online forums like Zoom more often and find working/learning from home more acceptable. Social activities will mean so much more, but so will online relationships. The world will find this new normal where we don't accept certain behaviors and where we now more than ever accept other behaviors. The world is going to do a complete 180.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
No, this has been a great experience, thank you.
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Identifier
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12652731806
Title
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A.F
Subject
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COVID-19 (Disease)
Publisher
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Date
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05/12/2021
Contributor
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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
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Covid History
Coverage
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Coronavirus Pandemic
Anxiety
Business Owner
Cat
Crying
Depression
Friends
Homeschool
Music
Pandemic
Panic
School
Social Media
Virtual Learning