WEEK 12 thoughts and feelings
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WEEK 12 thoughts and feelings
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Question 1: What are your current feelings about the COVID-19 pandemic?
Still a little unsure if I am safe while grocery shopping, but ordering online leads to not receiving a lot of what I need. We are spending a lot more in groceries - it seems there are not as many items that I need, on sale, as frequently. I used to buy in bulk when sales were on, but there are restrictions on how much a person can buy. I am working, so I am pleased to still have a job, but what about a social life? I am getting kind of antsy, not being able to visit friends' homes.
Still a little unsure if I am safe while grocery shopping, but ordering online leads to not receiving a lot of what I need. We are spending a lot more in groceries - it seems there are not as many items that I need, on sale, as frequently. I used to buy in bulk when sales were on, but there are restrictions on how much a person can buy. I am working, so I am pleased to still have a job, but what about a social life? I am getting kind of antsy, not being able to visit friends' homes.
Question 2: Have your opinions about the virus changed over the past twelve weeks? How?
I think so, I am less worried than I was, that I might catch it. I still wear a mask when I go grocery shopping, but no one I know has had it, so it seems less worrisome.
I think so, I am less worried than I was, that I might catch it. I still wear a mask when I go grocery shopping, but no one I know has had it, so it seems less worrisome.
Question 3: As stores and public places have started to open up, does this make you relieved or more fearful? Why?
I am a little fearful that there will be another peak in the outbreaks, but I am not really worried about getting it, myself.
I am a little fearful that there will be another peak in the outbreaks, but I am not really worried about getting it, myself.
Question 4: What have been the primary ways that you have protected yourself from COVID-19? Isolation? Masks? Gloves? Hand sanitizer? How did you decide?
I have always used copious amounts of hand sanitizer, but now I wear a mask to the grocery store. My partner was worried about other people getting too near me, but I probably wouldn't wear it, if it wasn't for his concern.
I have always used copious amounts of hand sanitizer, but now I wear a mask to the grocery store. My partner was worried about other people getting too near me, but I probably wouldn't wear it, if it wasn't for his concern.
Question 5: If an effective vaccine is developed within the next year and becomes widely available, would you get the vaccine? Why or why not?
Yes, I would get the vaccine. I am in a high risk group: asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure. I would like to know I can go anywhere without worrying I will get sick.
Yes, I would get the vaccine. I am in a high risk group: asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure. I would like to know I can go anywhere without worrying I will get sick.
Question 6: Have you been tested for COVID-19? How was that experience?
Yes I have. It was simple and quick. I was impressed with the precautions taken at the site and by staff, for protecting themselves and patients. It was a little strange to feel the swab go up my nose to the back of my throat, but it was not painful.
Yes I have. It was simple and quick. I was impressed with the precautions taken at the site and by staff, for protecting themselves and patients. It was a little strange to feel the swab go up my nose to the back of my throat, but it was not painful.
Question 7: How much longer are you ready to live with regulations and limitations? When should things get back to "normal"?
I am ready to live with regulations and limitations until we get down to almost no new cases. Then, things can get back to normal. I can have a 'social life' on facetime until then.
I am ready to live with regulations and limitations until we get down to almost no new cases. Then, things can get back to normal. I can have a 'social life' on facetime until then.
Question 8: Have you thought about how you will interact in the community once the pandemic has passed? What will you do the same or different day to day?
I will be the same. As I mentioned in an answer above, I have always used copious amounts of hand sanitizer, so that will continue. I have also always kept my distance from people and am not a 'hugger,' so those things won't change.
I will be the same. As I mentioned in an answer above, I have always used copious amounts of hand sanitizer, so that will continue. I have also always kept my distance from people and am not a 'hugger,' so those things won't change.
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Mary Lynch
Date
11-06-2020
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Welland
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This item was submitted on June 11, 2020 by Mary Lynch/charmainelynch1969@yahoo.com using the form “Questions and Answers 2” on the site “Documenting COVID-19 in Niagara”: https://exhibits.library.brocku.ca/s/COVID-Niagara
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