Laura
Covid-History Item Type Metadata
Age
36
Date
11/04/2020
Location
Saratoga
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?
March. Scared and shocked.
How is your life different now than it was before the pandemic?
More online communication, lessened work hours, heightened fear and safety precautions.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to relieve stress?
Positive but tired of covid and elections. Meditation and outdoor walks.
What have you noticed has changed in your community since the outbreak? What has surprised you?
More animosity. Continued use of face masks and social distancing in places.
Are you an essential employee? What do you do? What precautions are being taken at your workplace? What precautions are implementing at home?
Yes, Catholic charities disabilities services. I wear face mask, social distance and do not go to places in the public where I was going with individuals before covid.
Are you working from home? What adjustments or challenges are you experiencing?
Yes, some telehealth. New form of communication and activity for work.
If you’re a student, was school canceled? Were you able to complete your studies online? Do you think you’ll be back on campus in the fall?
My graduation ceremony was supposed to be last May 2020 but was canceled. My boyfriend studying in England has come home temporarily and is continuing school online.
Did you have to postpone any major life events? (e.g. Graduation, wedding, major birthday) What did you do instead?
My graduation ceremony from UAlbany that was supposed to be in May 2020 was canceled but instead me and my family attended a virtual graduation ceremony on zoom.
Do you have animals? Did you adopt a pet? How have they impacted your day?
Yes, my cat and bird passed away during the pandemic. I had to wait in the car during emergency visit with my cat but they allowed people in the building for end of life care.
What positive things did you contribute to or notice take place?
Rainbow hunts, more online programming, stimulus check.
Did you or someone you know contract COVID-19? What was it like?
n/a
What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began?
That my boyfriend studying in England will come home because of it so not to worry.
What would you want future generations to know about the 2020 pandemic? How would you recommend they prepare for it?
Covid does not discriminate and family and friends should be cherished during this time.
How do you think this pandemic will change how we behave going forward? What will the “new normal” look like?
More online programming, continued use of face mask, social distancing, sanatizing and telehealth.
Is there anything else you would like to add that hasn't already been asked above?
Job interviews have been more relaxed and easier to do because of it being virtual on zoom. I am connecting with people across the country and around the world because of online programming I am tapping into.
Dublin Core
Title
Laura
Subject
COVID-19 (Disease)
Publisher
Southern Adirondack Library System
Contributor
Southern Adirondack Library System
Rights
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Language
English
Type
Covid History
Identifier
12138142438
Coverage
Coronavirus Pandemic
Collection
Citation
“Laura,” Leaving Our Fingerprints on History, accessed April 24, 2024, https://fingerprints.sals.edu/omeka/items/show/255.