The was the first news article that really broke my heart about COVID-19. Up til now, things have been scary, stressful, boring, and lots of other negative emotions, but more than that I've been feeling grateful about all things I don't have to worry about when I know so many people are having a much harder time than me. A text from my dad telling me John Prine was in critical condition was the first thing that actually made me cry. Googled it and this was the first article that came up. #HIST5241

A hub for coronavirus information hosted by Johns Hopkins. The site includes a running confirmed cases and death toll counter.

A video shows the lungs of a man who had been asymptomatic a few days earlier.

I'm a Public History MA student at Northeastern University taking a course about museums. As part of the course, our final project was to design an exhibit about some element of Boston history. Planning for this project began in late January. Trying to think of some element of Boston history that was relevant to today, I came up with the idea of the 1919-20 flu pandemic. It was 100 years since the pandemic. Boston was the first hit city in the US, and I had seen news about the coronavirus spreading in China, so it felt very topical. Little did I know how topical the project would become.

A viral tweet making fun of the difference between the 1920 Spanish flu outbreak and today's coronavirus. In 1920 Prohibition was in effect, but today liquor stores are considered essential businesses, not effected by mandatory closures.

Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert jokingly touches all the mics in a post-game press conference on 03/11/2020, to make a joke about the Coronavirus. He tested positive for the disease soon after, and the NBA season was suddenly put on hold

This is a screenshot of a snapchat sent to me by a friend, of hamantaschen she made while in quarantine. Hamantaschen are a traditional cookie to make on the Jewish holiday Purim, which was about a week before the cookies were made. I appreciated her newly created word "quarantaschen." #HIST5241

Northeastern University's email that announced the complete transition to online learning

A twitter conversation between the contributor and a British twitter uses, where she talks about being sick with a suspected case of the coronavirus, but because she was not hospitalized, she was never tested

A text conversation between Sebastien Hardinger and his parents, Chris Hardinger and Johanne Lamarche, about a face mask that Johanne made herself from an old sheet

This is a photograph of the front door of Caffe Nero in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, where I work. The new, shortened hours have been written by hand on the window. Below, two printouts have been printed on the door. One explains that the cafe is open for takeout only, as per the order of the governor earlier in the week. The other announces that the cafe is now giving all healthcare workers free coffee. The cafe closed for an unknown amount of time (at least 2 weeks) the day after this photo was taken. #HIST5241

With bars closed, Tuesday Trivia was instead held among friends as a Zoom meeting

Planet Fitness holds a live stream for at-home workouts suitable for the whole family (due to gyms closing).

A user on Twitter shows an email from their high school, announcing that the school's graduation would be held virtually on the multiplayer game Roblox

This is a horoscope for the week (probably the week starting 03/23/2020), joking about how people are staying at home because of the quarantine. My boss sent all the employees of our cafe the image after telling us the cafe was closing in a couple days. The message with the image was "Let's hope this whole thing passes quickly and no one goes crazy being home too long!!!! Love you all!!! Be safe and stay healthy!!!!!" #HIST5241

With live sports cancelled, sports betting companies have begun running live-streamed simulations using popular sports video games. People can tune in to watch and gamble on the game, just as they did with live sports

Article about the decline of crime in some cities due to COVID-19

This is an Tumblr post making fun of the lack of affordable healthcare in the US. It's one of many examples of humor created in response to the pandemic. #HIST5241. *Date Shared; 03/11/2020

This is a tweet stating, "tested positive for missing my homies" with a picture of a man crying. This completely describes my personal experience while social distancing during this pandemic.

Proof Brewing Company in Tallahassee FL has begun producing hand sanitizer. Available with a purchase of one of their other products as long as supplies last.

Proof Brewing Company in Tallahassee FL has begun producing hand sanitizer. Available with a purchase of one of their other products as long as supplies last.

Proof Brewing Company in Tallahassee FL has begun producing hand sanitizer. Available with a purchase of one of their other products as long as supplies last.

Someone has place posters of this image at the major intersections in downtown Tallahassee - this one was taken at the corner of Monroe and Tennessee streets. I think it is trying to honor medical staff as first responders

Fourth artwork in a series inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, which coincided with my being diagnosed with a prostate lump. So, the foibles of biology.

Someone has place posters of this image at the major intersections in downtown Tallahassee - this one was taken at the corner of Monroe and Tennessee streets. I think it is trying to honor medical staff as first responders

Third artwork in a series inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, which coincided with my being diagnosed with a prostate lump. So, the foibles of biology.

My local Grocery store - Publix at 3521 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309-7134, put up this rhyme to encourage people to practice social distancing. It mostly work - but not completely - inside

Second artwork in a series inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, which coincided with my being diagnosed with a prostate lump. So, the foibles of biology.

TikTok of playing tic tac toe with a window cleaner while creator is staying home. #HIST5241

When I went to the grocery store on 3/28/2020 at Publix 3521 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309-7134, they had placed a large number of informational signs outside the store

First artwork in a series inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, which coincided with my being diagnosed with a prostate lump. So, the foibles of biology.

I went to the grocery store on March 10, 2020 before schools closed down etc in Tallahassee and the major grocery store in the area was already almost out of toilet paper. This was before the started rationing it (1 purchase per customer)

I wen to the grocery store at 3521 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32309-7134 on March 10, 2020 before we started having cases and the toilet paper was mostly gone.

TikTok of friends meeting up in a parking lot but staying in their cars to social distance

the library sleeps its pages unread and we are their dreams

Youtube Vlog of someone sharing their experience getting tested for Coronavirus.

These posters went up around our neighbourhood within a day of the government order that limited all restaurants and cafes to take away service only. The same message was also printed as a paper slip and placed under car windscreen wipers. The business behind the signs is Lux Foundry cafe, located on my street in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia. The sign pleads with people in the neighbourhood to keep patronising the cafe, so the cafe can continue employing its staff: "We will never abandon our team. We will never abandon you. Please don't abandon us". This poster is a poignant illustration of the economic crisis that was unleashed immediately by the COVID control interventions.

Statement from John Deere about being recognized an essential critical infrastructure worker available via their website. #HIST5241

Notice from the Adirondack Mountain Club about hiking during COVID-19. #HIST5241

Internet Archive lending library suspending waitlists for library materials. #HIST5241

Publication from the UK Construction Leadership Council on construction site safety precautions during the COVID-19 crisis. PDF available from Build UK website. #HIST5241

Resources for roofing contractors during the COVID-19 crisis #HIST 5241

Discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. construction supply chain. #HIST5241

Resources for small businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis #HIST5241

Statement from the Copper Development Association regarding claims of antimicrobial properties of copper. #HIST5241

Article on American Institute of Architects website discussing effects of COVID-19 on work.

For grocery worker Emma, things have changed a lot within the past few weeks. The stores are taking a lot more precautions. Everyone cleaning things constantly, there is glass to protect the cashiers at the registers, and they are allowed to wear masks. They have also raised the hourly wage during the crisis and committed to having paid sick days. Things have been pre-packaged to help limit the risks to everyone. She is not very worried about catching COVID-19.

Liz, a healthcare worker in Pittsburgh, PA, described her experience under COVID-19 as being very stressful. There is very little hand sanitizer or masks, and the facility where she works does not have a good track record for allowing enough sick time, and is even known for denying sick leave in the first place. She doesn't have a car, and on the bus people are not practicing social distancing very well, which is an additional stressor for her.

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An Emerson College staff member had a positive test for COVID-19 and so the college informed its community. The college had been online since March 13th, but there were still some staff on campus. #HIST5241 *Meg Szydlik, Northeastern University, HIST 5241