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Southern Adirondack Library System
Covid-History
Age
42
Date
10/21/2020
Location
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Salem
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 11-initial impact was hardest as it was a big impact through work
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
Think more about buying and supporting local. I am home more as I am telecommuting at this point for work.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
It is overwhelming at times trying to navigate life in general then add this and knowing if you are making the right decisions for you and your family.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
More people outside which I enjoy seeing. What surprised me is the negativity that has spread around between littering and not caring about property to the negativity said to one another at times, i.e. differences in mask wearing and how it is being handled by government.
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
Yes-internet issues at times. At times it is hard to get motivated for work when you are in your home environment. In the beginning work didn't shut off so learning to balance that while in the same location.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes- okay however there are days that both are frustrated due to being home and not having the buffers of activities to give one a break.
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's school went remote in the beginning and is now hybrid for 8th grade- he hates remote learning
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
researching items, trying to stay in touch via social media with people we can't see at this time
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 we adopted a dog which would have happened regardless of the pandemic but it was nice to be here to bond and train initially
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
people coming together- we had people sewing and giving away masks, people stepped up with the food pantry and a fund to help people get through
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes - she lost her sense of taste
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
to be at peace no matter how stressful things get- better stress relief
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Have savings, support local and know where items can be got locally- have discussions with loved ones what will you do if it or something like it happens especially to support elderly or disabled family members
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Not sure. I am hoping positives like supporting small and local business and looking at the value of those workers we fully depend upon, i.e. grocery store workers, warehouse workers, those that take care of others such as the disabled and elderly. I think they don't get paid and supported enough normally and we need to look at that overall. I would like to see healthcare change so that if you lose a job due to the pandemic you don't lose your health insurance when it is possibly needed the most.
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12095671924
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Meg
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid History
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Covid-History
Age
76
Date
09/16/2020
Location
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Halfmoon, 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
In November-December 2019, the Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak was being reported. By January 2020, the Chinese strain of the disease was affecting South Korea, Italy and the West Coast of the US. The East Coast, particularly New York and New Jersey, began to feel the impact of the European coronavirus strain In February. If anyone doubted by mid-March that we didn't have a global pandemic, they weren't paying attention. My own reaction had changed by late January or early February as I realized how serious the crisis would be.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I am a choral singer, and my partner and I are tennis players and ballroom dancers. We also like to travel both in the US and overseas, and we are used to going out weekly to dinner or to hear music. All that has been put on hold since March. We have four children and five grandchildren between us; and until June, we hadn't been able to see them.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
At times, I've been cranky and occasionally have been depressed. I've had "cabin fever" from not being able to get out - particularly until the weather turned warmer in May. My partner and I have gotten by with rental movies, takeout dinners, reading and 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles (wine consumption has also been up!). With warmer weather, we added meeting friends - outdoors and distanced - and taking walks.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
My extended community in Upstate New York has largely followed state safety guidelines. People locally were initially scared and suspicious, but have become polite and thoughtful over time. What has surprised me is how many people outside our region are selfish and inconsiderate of the safety of others, and have failed to see what measures have worked in states with strong governors in bringing rates of infections and deaths down.
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 am a retired New York State employee. I'm fortunate that my retirement benefits and medical coverage have continued uninterrupted.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
My volunteer work since retirement has been in community education, specifically as a Board President of our local two-towns public library and vice president of our regional library system. All board and committee meetings, budget and long-range planning sessions, etc. have had to be virtual.
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
For privacy reasons, I don't use social media. My internet and digital platform use has increased significantly. In particular, Zoom and GoToMeeting have been very useful.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
I was on the planning committee for my 50th college reunion in May, which was cancelled along with graduation (we held a virtual reunion, with Zoom program sessions, over four weekends, and we published a 300-page 50th anniversary book instead).
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
Libraries in the Northeast, along with schools and colleges, closed in late March and early April. The boards of our local library and regional library association were involved in the closings, developing safety and reopening plans, and the staged openings themselves (which are currently still in progress). This process is described in more detail under Item #27-28.
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've had a few deaths since the start of the year; all the memorial services have been postponed until 2021.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
Why emergency stockpiles had fallen so low, and why public health expertise had been deemphasized by some politicians.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
It's not a mystery. The public health professionals had taken their 40-year experience with AIDS, Ebola, SARS and MIRS and had developed clear protocols, which have been largely ignored in much of the United States. 1. Each political jurisdiction should have a single spokesperson. 2. That person should be guided by the counsel of career public health and medical professionals. 3. The message should be factual and truthful. 4. The message should err on the pessimistic side to encourage citizen awareness and compliance, rather than worrying about panic. 5. Adequate emergency supplies should be stockpiled, with plans to retool industries to quickly replenish them.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
Business and convention travel will be down, and more videoconferencing will be utilized. More people will be working fully or partially from home; and office rental income will fall, particularly in central cities, which will also affect urban restaurants and small businesses. People will be more careful when and where they travel. There will probably be more un- and under-employment, with corresponding pressure for both income subsidies and new job creation. The political divide over whether or not to trust science will continue.
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11994341240
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Russell
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid-History
Age
61
Date
09/21/2020
Location
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Voorheesville, 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 wife and I traveled to Nashville to visit a friend in late February. Things were starting to get dicey then especially in early March when we can back. One week later my office (WNYT) was closed to all non-essential. I worked from home for the next three months.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I am in AD sales at WNYT and had finished 2019 as a good year with great expectations for 2020 including selling sponsorships to the Olympic coverage on NBC. The year has been a bust on the business side. My sales are 50-70% of the previous year.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Since March there have been few opportunities. Travel is not happening, although we recently snuck away to Gloucester Mass. My wife has been great company as she was sent home from work at the same time and called back in shortly after.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
There really is not much socializing any longer. If you go to a restaurant or bar you feel awkward and uncomfortable.
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
Our office splits time with half the staff able to go in the morning and the other half afternoon. I have the morning shift. We are on the road selling but most clients really don't want us in their stores.
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've spoken a lot about work. At home my wife and I are very careful. She is a dental hygienist and that profession is not safe and not sure if it ever will be again. That is probably our biggest source of anxiety.
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
My wife collected unemployment for 11 weeks. My office never closed so I continued to get paid but being a sales person who works on 100% commission it has been a lot less.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Zoom calls/e-mail/text and phone have taken the place of in-person sales calls. The changes have made me move up my retirement time line. I am now targeting the end of this year. Work is no fun anymore and there is a lot less money to be made.
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
Constantly on my e-mails. Zoom meetings have become a big part.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Just vacations. I have a bunch of time to use before the end of the year now.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
Our cat has been great company now that my wife has gone back to work.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes, I had two friends die within the first month. Both in their 60's. Great guys, recently retired. sad.
If you lost someone during the pandemic, how did you celebrate their lives?
Question 16
Not yet as gatherings are still not allowed. They just had a mass for Larry, but we were away in Gloucester.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
How dangerous it is especially for my wife.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
We have been given so much bad information by the President and good leadership by the Governor. I wish we had not elected a game show host to be president of the US.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
retail, restaurants. sales, will all be different. Investment companies are all closing their brick and motor shops. We have been forced to do many things on line that have taken getting used to for someone my age.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
Trump has been a disaster. His lies have only been surpassed by his indifference to the death and destruction going on around him.
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Jim
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Southern Adirondack Library System
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Covid-History
Age
57
Date
8/30/2020
Location
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Cambridge, 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 work in New Rochelle, my non profit provides after school programming we were the first large spread in NY and it caused us to shut down and scramble to pay our staff and refund our parents
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I work exclusively from home, before I commutes down a few days a week, I have been blessed to have more time with my two College aged children but regret the disruption in their lives.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
So Stressed! Work has never ended as we struggle to keep our no profit afloat, and partner with the ever changing needs of the schools and families we serve. At home juggling the emotions of three children and husband has become full time often at the expense of my sanity. I cope by realizing the work I do will help others and I grab what ever time I can for me and I do cherish this extra time with my older children. We are blessed while so many face more challenges.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Being in a smaller community there seems to be an extra effort to be cheerful and kind - even when parents are frustrated with school they seem to engage more respectfully. I am shocked by how many want to ignore and avoid what is happening and keep going forward with blinders.
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 CFO of non profit which closed when schools did - we have struggled to keep essential staff and laid off part time. We are trying to manage the cost to repopen against what we can charge families - we lost so much when we had to refund families that we have little resources to start up again
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
We are implementing all state CDC and OCFS guidelines to run our after school programs at a huge cost increase for masks, sanitizer, cleaning, reduced attendence and so on
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
Yes but I had previously worked from home part time. I am in finance and it is easier for me than others but difficult when you can’t reach colleagues or be part of impromptu conversations
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Very hard all 3 hated online but made due. My two college aged students deferred their fall semester in the hope of returning for in person
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
Too much at times, I hate the panic and politicizing of so much - hard to get facts. I have changed habits to look for personal and uplifting information than news or engage in debates
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
High school graduation - very bummed as her school he so many senior traditions she missed but the school did their best
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have 2 dogs and 2 cats and they have provided much love
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
A lot of community building locally and a desire to figure out how to operate. In Cambridge there have been so many donations to local restaurants to feed our children in need - very supportive.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Yes my colleague at work, youn healthy man hit with several waves, and a few parents this is all down in westchester - no one seems to have had major impact from it
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 toilet paper and paper towels would be gone honestly my daughter and her friend were concerned when the outbreak first happened in China. They study mandarin and were more in tune to the news there - I wish I had listened to her more seriously and prepared my non profit and myself more.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
The news media played up panic and the politicians were quick to point fingers!! Every day people did their jobs and many at risk to their own health. I so appreciated the ability to buy groceries, get a delivery, grab take out - and we should celebrate them and not the ‘cult of celebrity’ we see on media. Use common sense, don’t think you are smarter or know more than the medical guidance. Don’t panic - you can survive on basic stuff and relish the company of family and simple pleasures. Doesn’t hurt to have A few Supplies on hand!
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
It’s not going to change our behavior we see people misbehaving now. New normal will be dependent on prudent health management - I think we all realize what we are able to do without
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
This was longer than I thought but makes you think - less media overkill would have made this more bearable - I think they were irresponsible as it caused panic for many people Who then flooded social media
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Virginia
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The new normal. Mad Max is coming true.
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Covid-History
Age
57
Date
8/31/2020
Location
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Old Forge, 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
When we were to travel south to see friends in SC and go to Mexico to see family before going to CA. We gave up on going to Mexico because we didn't want to risk being unable to get back to the US. Then we decided to delay driving to CA until the virus is under control. We have had very little COVID-19 here. We have been amazingly lucky.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My wife is a university professor in CA. She was taking a leave of absence that was to end this month. Now they have declared that all classes will be taught online. We are going to stay here in the Adirondacks until next winter, it seems. My son who lives in NYC has moved here with us, along with his girlfriend and their dog. They too work remotely, so they're holed up here indefinitely.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I'm a little lonely, missing my friends and being able to go out for drinks and other social activities. I'm also somewhat depressed, but coping. We are on a lake, so we go out on our boat a lot. We can get food to go, and eat onboard. I do work around our house, things like cutting firewood. We watch a lot of streaming TV. We read.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
What has amazed me is how everyone in the area seems to mostly taking the virus seriously. There have been some big gatherings, usually with Trump flags on display, but those are relatively few and are usually denounced by most. The community has very much pulled together during this. Even with differences of opinion about Trump and the virus, they're all behaving as a community, taking care of each other.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
We have been using Zoom and similar services to stay in contact, and have been using streaming services to keep entertained.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
The importance of masks. This could have been contained with the use of masks, as we now know. But more than that, I wish we had all known just how politicized this would become.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I would want them to know that it was far more widespread and virulent than necessary because of selfishness and stupidity. The refusal to wear masks and take precautions stems from adolescent rebellion in people who should have outgrown it decades ago. Entire swaths of the country see themselves as rugged individualists, heroes standing up for their rights, when what they're really doing is having a tantrum and endangering the rest of us.
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 more opportunities to work remotely. People will be able to spread outward from the cities, bringing new prosperity to the rural areas.
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Covid-History
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Date
9/1/2020
Location
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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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Laurel
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Covid-History
Age
48
Location
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Cambridge, 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 12 at Stratton Mountain. There were very few people skiing and when we went to lunch in the Stratton Village, it was like a ghost town. My reaction did not change much. I thought it would be over by Memorial Day so obviously I was wrong on that.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I am working from home almost exclusively
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am feeling good. I am lucky that my wife and kids are home and I get to spend more time with them now than when I was leaving for work every day. To relieve stress I concentrate on three things every day: Eat, Move, Sleep. I try and eat right, get some type of exercise every day, and make sure I get enough sleep. This will boost my immune system and I think health is as important now as it ever was.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I have not been able to socialize as much and I miss parts of that. What surprised me is how many people I see out and about walking. It seems like people need to get out of their houses and going for a walk through the village is a great way to do that.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
I am working from home. I am surprised at how easy the transition has been. The biggest challenge has been sometimes my broadband lags and I may experience delays during a presentation or conference calls.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Yes. My children (15 & 12) have been home. They went through the homeschooling portion of the quarantine without much disruption. Now they are right into summer and we will see how that goes as they generally have a camp or two that they attend. I think the biggest thing they miss is the daily face to face interaction with their friends.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I am staying away from as much social media and internet as possible. Most of the information on there has a negative spin to it and I noticed that it would put me in a negative mindset. I stopped consuming news on those platforms as well because of the negative way it is presented and they way it made me feel. I worried that I would be uninformed but there have been zero news stories that I missed over the past three months that have affected my life.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We have a dog at home. I think that she has been very happy to have the whole family home every day and all the attention she has been getting.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Connection with friends and family. I made more of an effort and noticed other people making more of an effort to connect with friends and family.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
n/a
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Maintain your physical and mental health at all times. This pandemic and lockdown affected the people who were not healthy most of all.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I hope that people start to take their physical and mental health more seriously. That is something that only you can control and with all the things that have been completely out of our control during this pandemic, we need to choose ourselves and control our own thoughts and actions.
Date
7/7/2020
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Jim
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This was the hot item this summer! People couldn't buy a bike fast enough. I was fortunate to find this one. Everyone has turned to simple outdoor activities since so many events have been canceled.
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Age
51
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
March 17. The last day I went into work at my office in the local YMCA. From then until today, I’ve been working from home. When Covid arrived here, I was very frightened. This is a new virus and the facts about it were unknown at the time; we only knew it was spreading easily and quickly. People were ending up on vents. I was quite scared.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I’m working from home instead of working at my office. Wearing masks has been a huge adjustment. I think about germs and catching something-not just Covid either. I miss the freedom of just going out in public, no mask, all stores open, not fretting all the time about the virus.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I’m very concerned about my job. Gyms are still not allowed to be open per the Governor, and I’m stressed about the future of the Y. To relieve stress, I read, take walks, ride my bike, and work on my 1888 Victorian home here in Glens Falls with my husband Joe. Our house has now lived through two pandemics.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
People have thus far been very understanding and kind. I feel like most in our community want to help reduce the spread and help one another. The reaction to the local restaurants moving to takeout was huge! The community embraced this to help those businesses stay afloat. Families are spending a lot more time together at 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
My husband is an essential worker at Albany Medical. The hospital took very high precautions during the pandemic. At home, we developed a routine to ensure my husband was not bringing inside anything that could be contaminated. We’ve gone through a lot of Lysol disinfectant. I’m grateful he has not contracted the virus.
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 yet.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Yes I am. I actually love it and would enjoy it more if I felt that the Y would be ok long term. We cannot open the building yet. The challenges are financial sustainability.
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
I signed up for several different things; daily inspirational reminders, meditations, etc. our Y posts online workouts daily. I have participated in these too. I also stay informed using Facebook. The Governor posts videos and updates which I also watch.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My mom turned 70 in May. My family could not gather for the big celebration that we’d wanted to have.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
Yes, a cat. He loves that I’m home every day! He’s like our child and he brings so much joy and love to our home.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
The takeout from local restaurants. We tried to do this once a week to support the local businesses. Also, people have spent a lot of time and care on their homes and yards this year, including us!
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
I think knowing how long I’d really be working from home would’ve helped me settle into it better. The not knowing has been stressful.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
Have some savings set aside. If you have room, start a dry goods pantry. If you have a storage freezer, keep that stocked and rotate it. Learn how to work from home if that makes sense for your job.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I feel that there’s a lot of mental health issues that will need attention. This has been a very difficult time. I also wonder how, when it’s safe, will we undo this OCD behavior regarding germs and cleanliness. It is going to take some time.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
If you’re a homebody, the quarantine will not be that hard on you.
Date
7/8/2020
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Kimberly
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Pure Joy - hugging my grandson after 2 months!!!
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Franklin Community Center Food Pantry Shopping List - made donating simple and easy.
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Covid-History
Age
61
Date
06/28/2020
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 became aware when Italy was on the news everyday with it's count going up. 2 pharmacist in our area were COVID 19 positive and that really brought it home to me. At first I thought masks in the store were a little over the top but even before it became a mandate I became a believer.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
My husband and I have learned the importance of clearly communicating....and I would have thought we already did that well but this was a challenge that we had to find our way thru. We see our friends less.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
At times I feel very stressed by the overall change in our life and the news can be a big addition to that. I try very hard to turn off the news, walk outside, work in my yard, talk to family and friends and remember to breath.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
People seem kinder and more patient with each other. I am surprised when people are critical of how an individual chooses to protect themselves and their family.
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, Registered Nurse - Hospice. I spend my days at Home of the Good Shepherd facilities. I have been wearing PPE since the very beginning. At home I originally felt I was likely to be "the vector" so stayed away from everyone but my husband. Now that it is June and Home of the Good Shepherd has remained free of COVID 19 I try to limit my contact so that I am not the person who brings COVID 19 to the facility.
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
Using the internet to BING watch old shows that are calming to my soul. Social media to stay in contact with friends. Zoom meeting for Rotary Club.
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, we have a cat - we always have cats so no change for us there
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
I donated to the Franklin Community Center Food Pantry weekly - providing the foods they were requesting on Facebook. we have ordered out from local restaurants weekly at least. Since my husband and I both remained working thru all of this we have tried to follow the adage to tip well if you can. And to pay in cash so the server gets the whole amount.
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 I should never taking hugging my family (outside my house family - grown children - grandkids) for granted
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
That it is best to share - especially the high demand items like toilet paper. And remember people living on a tight budget cannot hoard and if we all shop normal there will be enough.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I have noticed kids playing outside more often and their parents playing with them. I believe that less organized sports supports families.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Question 20
My goal post pandemic is to not waste food. During the pandemic we only went to the grocery store once or at the most twice a week so were very aware of what we were buying and meal planning. Wasting food is as my parents told me a sin....so I hope to remember to use up leftovers and buy only what I need and will use.
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Alice
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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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Covid-History
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Date
06/07/2020
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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
There were really two different events that made COVID-19 seem like more than just a news article. When the nursing facility where my mom lives closed down access to outsiders and kept the members in their rooms and when the NBA suspended its season in the span of 2 hours.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I work from home and I practice social distancing. This means not going for a hike where other people are already hiking, less frequent trips to the grocery store, and being mindful of others. I also haven't seen my parents in several months as both of them are considered high risk. I've also noticed that my reading habits have changed. I used to really enjoy heartrenching stories but I tried to read Overstory and I just couldn't do it. So I've basically switched to Sci-fi.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
Honestly, I'm not as stressed out as I was in March and April. I have a nightly cocktail, play video games online with my brother, read ebooks, and help my wife with her garden.
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 wasn't but my wife has been furloughed. It was a confusing process to collect unemployment but she has been able to collect. She has been able to maintain her health insurance but she may have to pay her employer for her health insurance from her unemployment cheques, we just haven't heard anything yet. We are also not sure if she will be laid off. And we really won't know until maybe August.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Question 8
Yes, I'm working from home and I really enjoy it. I've often thought about the pointlessness of driving to an office building just to sit in front of a machine when I could do the same work from the comfort of my apartment.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
I have really fallen for TikTok. After I eat lunch I usually spend the rest of the lunch break browsing the app. It has been fun to watch the trends change over the months. Back in March, my feed was a ton of "blinding light" dances, the kimchi nurse, lipsyncs, and practical jokes. That has all disappeared since the protests began. Now my feed is full of police in riot gear, tear gas, and tips for protestors.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My mom's birthday, which I almost totally forgot about. It just wasn't something I was even thinking about. Like people still have birthdays during a pandemic, people are getting married, and graduating from school. So we met virtually and we sent her some jars of cake.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Black Lives Matter is sweeping the nation. Also, I think more people realize how important it is to spend time with your family. I like to hope that the pandemic will cause us as a society to re-evaluate what is truely important.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
I personally know of a few people. One from my wife's office and he was in the hospital for several days on a ventilator and his wife was at home and was unable to visit him and had no phone contact for several days. So far 5 people at my mother's nursing facility have died, she can look out the window and see their empty rooms from across the courtyard.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
When I began to take the pandemic seriously I remembered that my great grandfather had died during the 1918 pandemic. There are only two things I know about him: he worked in a cinema as a projectionist and he died during the pandemic. I also thought about how generations pass on warnings. I lived in Japan when the tsunami hit in 2011 and one of the things that caught my attention was stories about Tsunami Stones. These are stones that marked the location of high water during past tsunamis they are hundreds of years old carrying messages carved in stone warning future generations not to build below these markers. I wonder what my great-grandfather's advice would be and I wonder how we can pass on a lasting message to future generations about this global event.
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. As New York state is slowly reopening and there is cause for concern that there will be a second wave either in the near future or come autumn. But also who would have thought that two weeks ago our country would be protesting in the streets for BLM. I hope the new normal is a better place.
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Exploring the great outdoors
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Covid-History
Age
34
Date
06/08/2020
Location
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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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Covid-History
Age
61
Date
06/01/2020
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 was first really aware and monitoring cases when we were about to travel in early January. It seemed so far away then but then New York became one of the first states with significant spread, so it became close to home and real early on.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I am not leaving my home, just walks around the neighborhood so life feels much smaller.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I am fortunate to have my two college age sons and husband at home, so we are supporting one another. Walks are great stress relievers and fortunate to have easy access to that. I am feeling frightened for our community and our nation, worred about friends that are currently ill with Covid and concerned about all the affects of this epidemic.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
I have noticed generous acts like support of the local food banks. Though others seem more self contained, in our neighborhood and elsewhere. I see less spirtually and emotionally coming together than I hoped to see.
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, but I am a public librarian and we are looking at a reopening plan currently at our library.
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
Yes, the isolation is difficult and I wish we were having more department meetings, there are work wide meetings. I have found I can work from home effectively but the main part of my job is working with the public and I am not able to do that.
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
Question 9
Only college age children and actually, it is wonderful to have them at home. We have not had this much time together and really I am appreciating it.
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Yes, the main thing is Zoom meetings. I took my book club and planned virtual meetings. We meet once a month to discuss books but that has grown into a weekly discussion of books and more. These women have been a lifeline and a blessing at this time.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
My visit to a woman I have become a second mother to, and is expecting in June, and I have postponed visiting her. It is heartbreaking, especially as her family cannot travel from India currently, so the family will not have the support of others during this important time.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Question 13
We had already adopted two senior dogs several years back. They are such an important part of our family and great comfort now.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Question 14
Again, my meetup book club meetings, once a week have been wonderful. My son and I also plan to help again this year working in a community garden to help our local food bank. My son and I have both taken COVID-19 tracer training online.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
Question 15
Both of my oldest and dearest friends are RNs and both have contracted COVID-19. It has been difficult to hear about their illness, one has been sick over a month and the other newly diagnosed. I am worried for them and their families.
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
Question 17
I wish our government had a better plan, and we were not playing catch up with this virus.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Question 18
I would like future generations to plan and support one another. This political divide has only added to worries and I am ashamed at the selfishness I have seen. Wearing a mask in public for instance is something we can all do for one another and why people are contesting this is beyond me. Also, listen to our government officials and be one community, which I don't feel I have seen as much as I had hoped.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
Question 19
I know for me, I will never look at larger gatherings the same. I love movie theaters and concerts, but don't know when I will feel comfortable with them again. I am concerned for us as a nation, both economically and the way we look at the common good.
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Date
6/11/2020
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Rexford, 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 husband has been in and out of medical facilities since January. The impact of COVID-19 first occurred to me when I showed up to visit him and was turned away at the door because the facility had gone into lock-down.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
Question 2
I grocery shop a lot less--usually only once every two weeks. I don't run out on errands nearly as much as I used to--have learned that I really don't need much at all. I don't get to see my adult kids and their kids much at all.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Question 3
I miss hugs. I am not lonely as such because I am OK with my own company, but I miss the family and friend hugs I used to take for granted.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Question 4
Going to the grocery store and following the directional arrows and use of doors. surprised at how many shoppers choose to ignore the arrows. Lots less traffic on the roads. I have noticed, sadly, how many people felt their freedom was infringed on by the restrictions telling them to wear masks or not to gather in large groups. Are they really so selfish and/or stupid that they don't get it??
How are you using social media, the Internet, or digital platforms during the pandemic?
Question 11
Entertainment, and keeping in touch with family and friends. Also more online shopping than I would usually do.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
Question 12
Grandson birthday party. College graduation for one of my daughters.
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 people will forget how important it is to be concerned for others , and that greed and self-centered-ness will again take over our society.
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Elaine
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