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Leaving Our Fingerprints
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
28
Date
6/13/2020
Location
The location of the interview
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.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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11695075153
Title
A name given to the resource
Lauren
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
Binge-Watch
Black Lives Matter
Cleaning
Emergency Response
Employment
Finances
Grocery
Hand Washing
Home
Loss
Mask
Read
Sanitizing
Shelter-In-Place
Signage
Social Distancing
Social Media
Stress
Toilet Paper
Volunteer
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
Rights
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Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
58
Date
05/31/2020
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
March 14 when schools were to be shut down for 5 weeks.Cases in the state especially NYC seemed to explode almost immediately and that is when it seemed real.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
More time as a family having all children home but school age child missing out by not going to school or being able to participate in his sport. Missing out socially and academically.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I’m fine because I walk and jog daily. I miss some of my usual activities but see many neighbors and benefit from seeing my entire family all together.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Initially streets were quiet but after time and due likely to the nicer weather people are out and about much more. People likely got tired of trying to stay 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
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
I was going to be starting a new job at a school inApril filling a maternity leave but that didn’t happen. I was previously collecting unemployment due to losing my job last year. I was eventually able to get back on with the CARES act.
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
Yes, 4 and going well.
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
Same as before
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
HS graduation. Held a brief uneventful ceremony which was a let down
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have a new puppy (my daughters). First time pet owners. Keeps us busy and gives us all another thing to focus on.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Participating in food delivery once weekly for the local EOC food pantry with youngest child. Noticed an increase in neighbors out and about and friendliness in our immediate neighborhood.
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
Not sure
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Enjoy your freedoms and practice good hygiene . Value school, social activities, sports, clubs , etc . You never know when it may be taken away from you.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think kids want to be back to normal like going to school and extracurricular activities and will have a short memory about social distancing. Adults may continue to be more cautious and aware but are looking forward to heading back to the office , the gym, etc
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Renewed Appreciation of what we can do to enjoy nature, our families, outdoor exercise And not taking for granted that our life as we know it can suddenly be taken away from us. With no exact timeline of when things may seem back to normal again.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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11653071666
Title
A name given to the resource
Amy
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
Family
Food Bank
Graduation
Home
Pet
Shelter-In-Place
Unemployment
Walk
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
Rights
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Contributor
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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
43
Date
05/30/2020
Location
The location of the interview
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
March 13th our schools closed for 5 weeks. At that time I thought that was excessive. Most other schools were only closing for 2 weeks. But it wasn't until mid-sized April that the impact of COVID-19 began to occur to me. I am not sure if we have any cases in our town. Our county yes. I really thought this would pass as people "stayed home" and then we could go back to life as it was. Now I'm afraid to leave my home and I never take the kids anywhere.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
We don't go anywhere . We stay home. We don't go to the park, I don't take the kids to visit dad at work, we don't go to the library (it's closed), kids are learning from home for school, they spend way more time on technology or watching tv, we don't have friends over or visit with friends or family, there will be no kindergarten graduation for my son, I wear a facemask when grocery shopping only going when my husband can watch the kids,
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I feel ok most of the time but get saddened when my kids cry because they can't play with friends or go with me to run errands or want to visit daddy at work. I don't really do anything to deal with the stress just keep going.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Libraries are closed, restaurants only serve take out with limited menus, people aren't out and about, schools are closed, most people wear masks when out. What has surprised me? How cavalier some people are and the attitude that COVID is a conspiracy.
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
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes. It is tough. They are young and don't really understand. They want to go to school and play with friends and visit family. They are tired of mom being the teacher. They argue and have melt downs often.
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
Using the internet for school for kiddos. Don't use social media.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Birthdays. We just had quiet birthdays with just our immediate family in our house with promises of parties after coronavirus.
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 don't really go anywhere other than grocery store.
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
We are fortunate so far and haven't lost anyone.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
That is was going to last for a long time.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I have always been told to save save save! I would tell others to save save save. You never know when you are going to need it.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Not sure but I'm afraid for the future and for my kids.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
11651585478
Title
A name given to the resource
Annie
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
Child
COVID-19
Family
Friends
Shelter-In-Place
Stress
Virtual Learning
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Leaving Our Fingerprints
Rights
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Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
72
Date
02/27/2021
Location
The location of the interview
Plattsburgh
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 was in Iowa City for a graduate art show featuring my niece when it was suddenly cancelled and students had to leave campus.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My life is much more solitary and I depend on technology to connect with friends and family.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I miss seeing friends and family. To relieve stress I have turned to nature. In the Spring, Summer and Fall I kayaked. In the Winter I snowshoe. I can safely social distance with friends.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I see more people walking and enjoying our wonderful beaches and parks.
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
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I have been using zoom for organizations and meeting with friends. I have taken classes on line. I have made books using digital photography.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
I had to cancel two major trips, one to Europe and one to the Caribbean. Holidays plans were altered.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
No
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I upped my charitable giving to local organizations. I tried to support local eateries by doing take-out.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes. They experienced extreme muscle ache and fatigue but never spiked a fever.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
No
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish we there were not so many mixed messages. If we knew the importance of wearing masks earlier we could of saved lives.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I think being prepared like you would be for any weather. situation when you are sheltering in place.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I think we will be adapting for a long time. Masks are probably here to stay for awhile.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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12448027463
Title
A name given to the resource
Linda
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
02/27/2021
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Southern Adirondack Library System
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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
Books
Mask
Nature
Shelter-In-Place
Social Distance
Zoom