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Collected Item: “Origins of the Virus”

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Origins of the Virus

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text story

Tell us a story; share your experience. Describe what the object or story you've uploaded says about the pandemic, and/or why what you've submitted is important to you.

I first thought the corona virus 19 was caused by germs and was very similar to simply the flu. I have found that to be true and my opinions haven't changed but I have gained more knowledge about the virus such that it is caused by germs and specifically the covid germ. As I was discovering the virus I simply figured it was the flu although it is just a stronger version that could have no symptoms or a lot of symptoms and maybe a few different symptoms. I didn't think much of a COVID until it began to affect people in my town and at our school. I had correct thoughts of this virus but they were underestimated. I have found that we must wash our hands more often and be clean more often to keep this virus away.

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#OaksChristian

Who originally created this object? (If you created this object, such as photo, then put "self" here.)

Tanner Kelso

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2021-01-12T12:03:00
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