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  2020-09-29

  Just a regular day

  My experience with the pandemic isn't one that drastically changed my life. I work at a gas station and I live in a rural town with the majority of the people being Republican. Which I know you must be thinking what does this have to do with it, well it actually has a lot to do! Majority of the people believe that this is all a hoax and do not believe in wearing a mask. Our customers who come into the store act as if Covid-19 isn't happening. I very rarely have someone who takes Covid-19 seriously, one customer that made me realize that times have change when he literally pulled out a disinfectant spray and then proceeded to spray the pinned before entering his pin. I have to admit even I thought he is exaggerating a bit by spraying the pin pad even when he is clearly wearing gloves. At my job my bosses did not really take Covid-19 seriously since they did not ask us if we wanted to wear mask, gloves, or even put the 6 feet markers on the floor so people would not crowd on top of each other. In fact most people out here in my rural community make comments saying "Are you really wearing mask", "You do know that is not going to protect you from anything" and my favorite one of all is "this is all a hoax, it will all calm down when the elections are over". All in all my town and I were not heavily affected or restricted with Covid-19. Although some places may have the mandatory mask requirements most people either avoided those places or just complained about how unnecessary it is to wear a mask. work, behind the scene *Photography and I found it at my job.
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  2020-09-17

  Ready for Round 2

  Scanning facebook, I came across this article stating that the number of Covid cases in Europe are increasing again. This is disheartening because recently the number of cases of covid had seemed to be leveling off and declining. As the pandemic began in Europe and Asia before the US, this could be an indicator of things to come for us if we are not vigilant. Hopefully, this is just a small hiccup and not a major setback.
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  2020-05-13

  What the Eastern Cherokee Can Teach the U.S. About Public Health

  “The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has been mass testing asymptomatic residents and visitors to territories held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In restricting EBCI borders and closing businesses, Principal Chief Richard Sneed preempted most counties and Gov. Roy Cooper.”
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  2020-05-12

  New Zealand's ban on large funerals during Covid-19 criticised as 'inhumane'

  "New Zealand’s ban on large funerals and tangi has been described as 'inhumane' by the opposition leader, and 'disappointing' and 'cruel' by indigenous funeral directors."
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  2020-05-13

  Blackfeet are inconvenienced, not oppressed by COVID-19

  "The Blackfeet Tribe wants everyone to be as safe as possible. The safety and wellbeing of our elders, children, families and communities is paramount."
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  2020-03-31

  Crow tribe puts up road-side checkpoints to curb travel to reservation

  "BILLINGS — Officials with the Crow tribe set up five road-side safety checkpoints over the weekend to stop non-tribal members from fleeing the COVID-19 pandemic to stay on the Crow reservation, tribal officials said in a Facebook video Monday."
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  2020-05-26

  Pepperz Safety Poster

  A safety poster on the window of Pepperz, the restaurant of the UTAS College Road student accommodation. Pepperz became a vital source of cheap cooked meals for many residents who relied on communal kitchens prior to the lock down. Access to those kitchens was restricted due to social distancing measures.
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  2020-04-09

  Compilation of Remote Islands' Requests to Refrain from Visiting

  Ritô Keizai Shinbun article compiling requests from various remote islands around Japan for visitors/travelers to avoid coming to the island. Many islands around Japan, and around the world, are trying to restrict or discourage entry into the island, as epidemic spread on small islands could quickly overwhelm limited medical capability on the island.
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  2020-03-29

  Poll: Vast Support for Widespread Shutdowns to Protect Mass. Public Health, press release

  Eighty percent of Massachusetts residents support Gov. Baker's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 96 percent supporting school closures, 94 percent approving the halt of restaurant dining-in, 93 percent supporting the shuttering of bars, and 92 percent agreeing that nonessential businesses should be closed to the public, according to a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll.
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  2020-05-11

  Majority in US disapprove of coronavirus protests

  The image shows how many people are choosing not to stay in, as they are upset that they can't work because they aren't an essential worker. But what shows is how no one has a mask in the picture, in which is obliviously showing they are making a statement, however, that's the exact reason why there is a stay at home order. *
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  04/19/2020

  Loeb Classical Library - Harvard University Press International

  In light of the Pandemic the Harvard University Press decided to allow Schools and Institutions access to the Loeb Classical Library for free, Yay! This is very useful for people whose institutions apply; people studying classics who cannot access libraries are able to instead use E-Books. Yet there are some interesting elements regarding this. Firstly it is restricted to Schools and Institutions who contact the Harvard university, which means that people doing independent research during this time cannot do it, while I can understand the reasoning behind it, I also feel as though there is a certain elitism; students and members of institutions are able to access these resources while people who may want to while they are in quarantine and isolation are unable; now is the time when have the least money to spend and the most time to fill, yet unless they are part of an institution given by permission they cannot read these classical texts. The second more interesting part of this is disconnect between the quote by Horace that they led the tweet with "May I have a goodly supply of books and food to last the year" and the limitations that they set on the free-period. The Harvard University Press decided to have it last 2 months; while I do not think that should be criticized for opening their library for free, I also find amusement in the 10 month gap between Horace and the policy - they could have found a better quote.
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  2020-03-19

  Drone footage over Boston

  t feels like the streets of Boston haven’t been this empty since the cows (apocryphally) laid out the paths centuries ago. Aram Boghosian, a regular freelance photographer and videographer for the Boston Globe, shot aerial video with a drone over several Boston hotspots on Monday and Tuesday. On a normal weekday afternoon, the city bustles with workers and tourists and commuters alike. But in the footage, the city sits nearly empty. It’s a ghost of what it was just a week ago, before Gov. Charlie Baker banned gatherings of over 25 people, established tight restrictions on stores and restaurants, and closed the schools in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Newbury Street and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are nearly devoid of shoppers. The seagulls on Summer Street seem to outnumber the pedestrians. Traffic is breezy in and out of the city, and an empty Fenway Park won’t see a pitch anytime soon. Only a handful of people walk and bike across Boston Common, which hosted a rally of over 13,000 densely packed people less than three weeks ago. It seems unimaginable now *Drone footage of Boston during quarantine
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  2020-04-01

  “Well I feel like its strengthened my faith and my beliefs..."

  “Well I feel like its strengthened my faith and my beliefs because we've learned through our readings of the Bible and our studying that the Bible speaks about the end times being similar to what we're facing now and also through this we’ve seen our local assembly... people draw closer to God through this. We've seen people get the Holy Ghost over the phone through this pandemic. We’ve seen a lot of people just really get closer to God during this so I feel like personally for me it's strengthened my faith and my belief in God and it's just shown me that when the Bible speaks of end times it's exactly what we're dealing with going on now.”
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  2020-07-05

  Reverse Culture Shock and Relaxing Restrictions

  HUM402 This article discusses reverse culture shock and the likelihood that many Australians will experience this as restrictions are gradually relaxed. I feel this article will resonate with many people worldwide, and also clearly highlights the turbulence of emotions felt during this period of COVID-19.
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  2020-04-08

  Why Alaska Native Villages Were Quick To Self-Isolate

  “Now, past suffering of Alaska’s native people is shaping emergency actions that aim to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In tiny villages and across the sprawling North Slope Borough, authorities acted early to enact some of the nation’s toughest travel limits. The borough, for example, barred entry to its eight communities for everyone but individuals with special waivers. There is a practical reason for the restriction—the limits of local health facilities—but history also plays a role.”
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  2020-05-07

  Covid-19

  Covid-19 is making us all social distance. It would not be sanitary for us to all drink out of a water fountain.
• 2020-04-22

  COVID-19: Jakarta extends PSBB through Ramadan

  News about Large Scale Social Restrictions in Jakarta
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  2020-04-11

  Chick-fil-A stays open to serve guests while obeying government restrictions.

  while the pandemic is going on, many stores had to close as to follow the restrictions and guidelines. But, Chick-fil-a is still working hard to serve guests during this hard time. They must wear there masks and gloves while staying 6 foot away.
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  2020-04-05

  A Great Sacrifice

  This west Wichita, Kansas, church marquee sign reflects the state-mandated social distancing restrictions that went into effect on March 30, 2020; restrictions that prohibited large social gatherings, shuttered K-12 schools for the remainder of the spring, required 6-feet of space between individuals in public, and closed all non-essential businesses, such as retail stores and gyms. Photo taken on April 5, 2020.
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  2020-04-22

  Chief of Penobscot Nation Offers Condolences for the Loss of Three Tribal Citizens

  “I understand the frustration; we are all feeling it, but it is important that we stay focused and continue to follow the community restrictions to protect the health and safety of our community, especially our most vulnerable elders and those with health issues. It is only through our own combined efforts that we will succeed in protecting our community. Although no one knows when this pandemic will end, we know it will end; and we are already making plans about what safety practices we will continue to follow when we lift the Tribal workplace and community restrictions.” #IndigenousStories
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  2020-05-03

  Spring Break Just Outside the Epicenter

  Experience of being in Europe around the travel ban from Europe.
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  2020-04-04

  Orlando testing site closed fast again!

  Orlando testing site closed fast again! while sitting in it. 250 tests a day with restrictions to qualify for testing in April is not acceptable from our country in my opinion. #HST643
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  2020-04-28

  Coronavirus In LA: Your No-Panic Guide To Daily Life And The New (And Changing) Rules

  This article carries a surprisingly large amount of local information based out of the Los Angeles region, ranging from official guidelines to timelines of events. #HST643
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  2020-04-13

  Are COVID-19 Restrictions Inflaming Religious Tensions?

  This article discusses how some countries in the Middle East view the religious restrictions such as the closure of Shia shrines in Iraq and Iran and the cancelation of the hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as a form of violation of religious practices and repression of religious minorities. It is said that these restrictions will negatively impact how people view their government leaders.
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  2020-04-24

  Corona Office Show Meme

  This meme connects to a very funny scene in the show 'The Office'. This meme is poking fun at the executive order that mandates groups of 5 people as the maximum number of people that can be together. Making a joke out of this order might illustrate the lack of severity Americans are viewing the pandemic with. #VART3030
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  2020-04-07

  Coronavirus Is Changing The Rituals Of Death For Many Religions

  The article discusses changes that have been made to religious grieving ceremonies as a result of COVID. Various world religions have traditional services to honor their the dead. For example, Hindus have traditionally burned corpses on pyres near the Ganges river and Muslims have gathered to wash the bodies of their loved ones. However, due to government restrictions on social gatherings, these elaborate ceremonies are unable to continue normally, forcing people to temporarily suspend cultural practices and prioritize health safety.
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  2020-04-17

  Deserted University campus

  The University of Melbourne campus has a deserted feel due to access restrictions
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  2020-04-17

  University access restrictions

  Access to the University of Melbourne Parkville campus has been restricted for some weeks now
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  2020-04-20

  Broadview Seafood Limits Customers in Store, New Orleans, LA

  A view of the Broadview Seafood storefront, signage limits occupancy to 10 customers in the store at a time.
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  2020-04-20

  Broadview Seafood Signage Limits Customers in Store, New Orleans, LA

  Broadview Seafood displays signage to limit the store occupancy to 10 customers at a time during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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  2020-04-20

  No More Visits

  My grandma recently moved into an independent living facility and now I am not allowed to go visit her. If she comes to visit me she will not be allowed to go back to the facility or she will be completely quarantined in her room for two weeks.
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  2020-04-03

  Hopi Tribe Issues Executive Stay-At-Home Order to Citizens

  “As matters progress with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, additional advisories and Orders may follow,” said Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma, “but we are implementing what precautions and restrictions that we feel are currently warranted to ensure the public health and welfare of our people. It is important to remember, as has been said before, ‘a virus does not move, people move it’, so we encourage the Hopi public to take charge of their own health and welfare and be cautious in their daily interactions with others during this time.” #IndigenousStories
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  2020-04-15

  Stop and Shop FAQs for Customers

  A PDF resource for Stop and Shop customers on what they are doing to provide safe grocery shopping.
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  2020-04-10

  New transit restrictions in Peru, no one goes out on Sundays

  Conoce las nuevas disposiciones para el tránsito de ciudadanos establecidas por el Gobierno para frenar la propagación del #COVIDー19.
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  2020-04-02

  Americans return from quarantine in Peru, appalled at lack of precautions in U.S.

  Two Wilmington couples were quarantined for two weeks, and finally made it home just days ago. When they did finally make it back, they were even more surprised to see the lack of precautions people were taking in the U.S.
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  2020-03-23

  Is it still OK to go for a walk?

  Advice about walking, and how it is making people feel
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  04/03/2020

  Can't go home

  India decides to extend the travel ban for incoming international flights until April 14th, 2020. Currently, all of my classes are online and there is not much to do staying here in the US, but going home isn’t an option either.
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  2020-03-27

  Special Notice: Hike Locally, Individually

  Notice from the Adirondack Mountain Club about hiking during COVID-19. #HIST5241
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  2020-03-26

  EPA Weakens Pollution Controls During Coronavirus

  The image recounts the news of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to waive the requirement for businesses to routinely report on air and water pollution. #HIST5241
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  3-15-20

  Salt Lake County orders no more sit in restaurants or bars

  Measures being taken across the US to prevent spread of CoVid-19