Jamie
Covid-History Item Type Metadata
Age
59
Date
7/20/2020
Location
Saratoga, 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?
Beginning of March Became scared that I might get sick & die.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
I am alone most of the time. I am retired with one son who works in the local hospitals and nursing homes installing IT networks. I have only seen him from a distance three times since March. I order everything online because I’m scared to go to the stores. I do my banking and get my medicine by the drive-thru. I have been home alone for weeks at a time. I was supposed to go to Vegas to be with family for three months March April May but my trip was canceled due to COVID-19.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Depressed, sad, & scared. I was walking 5000 steps outside but got in a car accident late February & my back & right leg started hurting again a month ago so I’ve been inside since. I went to the ER 2 weeks ago but they do not know what is wrong with my leg. I am couch bound right now.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
Most people are wearing masks & following guidelines.
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?
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?
No I’m retired from the federal government
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?
n/a
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
n/a
Do you have children at home? How’s it going?
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?
n/a
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
I was supposed to go to Vegas for three months to stay with family in March but in late February my car was totaled and I had injuries I am still suffering from now. Mid March everything changed, I was still injured from the car accident and unable to travel to Vegas Because of my injuries and COVID-19 restrictions.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
n/a
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
No but my friend’s sister died from it.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Have a SAVINGS! Stock up on essentials if you have the space for minimal storage. Listen to scientists & data and live accordingly.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
We should all wear masks until a viable vaccine can be given to every single American. People That can work from home should.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
How are we ever going to get our children back to school and college without putting their lives at risk and possibly bringing home the virus and infecting other family members?? Bars need to stay closed! Restaurants continue to serve outside or take out only. WE should all wear a mask in public!
Dublin Core
Title
Jamie
Publisher
Southern Adirondack Library System
Language
English
Type
Covid History
Identifier
11810846412
Collection
Citation
“Jamie,” Leaving Our Fingerprints on History, accessed April 19, 2024, https://fingerprints.sals.edu/omeka/items/show/148.