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  2020-04-11

  Elementary School Distance Learning Homework Assignment

  My town’s school is currently closed, so my little brother has been home for a few weeks. The school sent him a folder of homework to complete, which continues the curriculum they were working on but able to be learned from home.
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  2020-04-02

  Screenshot of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch

  Since my friends and I aren’t able to visit each other in face-to-face, we have been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons together online. Pictured are our three avatars hanging out in the game, similar to what we would be doing if we weren’t quarantined.
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  2020-04-02

  Screenshot of Amazon Order for Face Masks

  My mother recently ordered a supply of face masks for our family to wear when we are out in public. The order states that they have already shipped, but tracking the package shows it has not yet left California. Note: These are not N95 face masks, which is the type of medical face mask in short supply right now and needed by those who work in the medical and first responder fields.
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  2020-03-29

  Security standing in front of the Beach – Hermosa Beach, California

  A security officer is seen standing behind a closed sign in front of an empty beach letting passersby know that Hermosa Beach in California is closed due to COVID-19. The related Article is about how a surfer who repeatedly ignored warnings to not enter the water due to Coronavirus concerns received a $1000 citation. The article continues to say that most people follow the closures, but despite many similar closures, there is still public flocking towards these non-essential activities, leading officials to temporarily limit vehicle access.
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  2020-03-30

  “Spring Garden” – Van Gogh, a painting stolen by COVID-19 – Laren, the Netherlands

  A painting on Loan to the Singer museum from the Groninger Museum was stolen overnight. The painting – “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884” by Vincent Van Gogh now cannot be seen by the community and may not be seen again, removing a valuable piece of history and culture from people when they are potentially unable to have gotten the chance to see it due to coronavirus. The thieves smashed a glass door and ran off with the painting before security was able to find them. Here is a link ot an article: https://www.boston.com/culture/arts/2020/03/30/vincent-van-gogh-painting-stolen-netherlands.
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  2020-04-11

  Group Video Phone Call – Northborough, Massachusetts

  My parents joined by up to 20 other Deaf friends form a massive group Video Phone call all simultaneously using American Sign Language to communicate. There are no overlapping voices to make it impossible to communicate, and the calls last hours on end. My parents and other Deaf people have used this technology for years but are seeing its use become invaluable during the pandemic.
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  2020-03-27

  “Bear Signs ILY in Northborough” A Bear Hunt in Northborough Massachusetts

  To increase social connection without decreasing social distancing, Northborough, MA residents were encouraged to place a teddy bear in a visible location in or outside their house. Those walking outside or driving around the town could see how many they could find hidden among the community’s houses. This was done after a Facebook Live reading of the children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. This photo is of my family’s Bear out in our front window! Here is the related article that explains the Bear Hunt: https://www.communityadvocate.com/2020/03/25/northborough-families-are-going-on-a-bear-hunt/.
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  2020-03-24

  Virginia School teacher hugs student goodbye before school closures – Henrico County, Virginia

  Sara Black, a teacher at Glen Lea Elementary School is shown hugging students before they board a school bus. Due to school closures for at least 14 days, it is assumed that she is saying goodbye as they are unsure when they will see each other in person again.
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  2020-02-16

  Kissing through Face Masks

  This is an image of a young couple kissing with face masks in Shanghai, China. This shows the social changes that are being made during this time.
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  2020-03-28

  Cleaning The Climbing Frame

  This image shows workers in Mexico cleaning playgrounds to stop the spread of Covid-19.
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  2020-03-18

  Dancing Through The Chaos

  This is a beautiful and haunting image of a ballerina dancer in a deserted Time Square in New York City. It shows the emptiness of the city as a result of the disease and the toxic environment with the gasmask she wears.
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  2020-04-13

  Vice News Article

  This is an article about how people are unable to access unemployment services during this social and economic crisis. It exposes the faults of the current unemployment system in the U.S.
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  2020-04-04

  Discarded Mask

  I was walking through Highland Park when I noticed a mask on the ground. It seemed oddly poetic in this social climate; A dirty, discarded mask in a beautiful park.
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  2020-04-12

  Park Closures

  All New Jersey county and state parks have been closed to ensure the public safety. Due to the park closures it has been hard for us to go out for walks and to play.
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  2020-04-12

  Social Distancing

  In order to stay safe during these COVID-19 times, it is recommended that we maintain a 6 feet distance at all times.
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  2020-04-10

  Food Delivery

  Going out to eat out in restaurants has become so difficult due to the virus that to keep us safe restaurants have contactless delivery.
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  2020-04-10

  Amazon Delivery

  I was ordering masks on Amazon for my family and I saw this message. I noticed while shopping that there were either massive delays or that there was none in stock.
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  2020-03-21

  Flattening the Curve

  I was walking through Princeton University area and near the old movie theater I saw this poster. I thought that this would be a great thing to share on WhatsApp to help keep my friends and family safe during this time.
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  2020-04-12

  An app that’s like Discord but made by a Chinese company

  Due to quarantine, the Chinese government have pretty much shut down the borders. In order to stay in touch with family and friends, this app is the only source to communicate with them. Although there are apps that are accessible for Chinese International students to get in touch with their friends, there are many harsh requirements in order to use it. Due to the relationship between China and the U.S., the app is no longer available for people in the U.S to use. You must have a VPN to bypass your ip address back to China in order to use it. During times like this, I hope both countries can put down any conflict they have and provide a better source for their citizens to access.
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  2020-04-13

  Border Shuts down – extremely limited allowed people to enter China

  Due to the significant increase in the Covid-19 cases, the Chinese government have announced the new boarder law. Everyone who intends to enter China will now needs to self-quarantine at a nearby hotel for 15 days. However, you must pay with your own money. Due to the new law the Chinese government have announced, the number of flights to China significantly decreased, which caused costs to skyrocket for airfare. Many overseas Chinese students who had hoped to return to their hometown during this time were not able to do it, due to the significant amount of cost.
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  2020-01-30

  The craziness that the quarantine brought us.

  During quarantine, all the cities are shut down in China. At my hometown, it’s only an hour away from Wuhan, you are limited with what you can do. You can not leave the community, and you can only shop during a limited time, which you also must get a pass in order to shop.The quarantine has brought us many inconveniences: we are no longer able to hang out or simply having a dinner date. However, quarantine is needed in order to prevent a larger spread in the world. If everyone were able to quarantine themselves for a certain amount of time, it will be faster for everyone to return back to their regular daily routines.
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  2020-03-20

  The possible outcome for the spread of coronavirus

  This picture shows us the potential amount of victim under different amount of control measure. Right now, the country is already under some controls hoping in the decrease of victims. The paper gives a broadview of how severe the virus might spread if there’s no control, some control, and severe control. Currently, the country is suffering form severe spreading, but the government have taken progress in controlling the virus. Statistic have shown us that the number of new victims have started to become stable. There ishope in the new future that the virus will be controlled.
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  2020-03-11

  A shift from physical course to online course

  During spring break, RIT have decided to shift the courses from physical meeting to online meeting. The shift from meeting course to online course is huge. After the shift, my sleep schedule tends to be a complete mess. The motivation for me to study is become less, and less impactful, as now, I tend to skip more online session. Instead, I will look more into Zoom recap, or simply Zoom records. Even my grade is still fine, I sill hope for an in-class meeting for my personal motivation.
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  2020-04-09

  Tuning in online for virtual music lessons

  Uptown music collective continues their lesson online for their students
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  2020-03-30

  Life In Quarantine

  This is a video about life in quarantine and how it has affected our lives.
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  2020-04-11

  Social Distancing for Food

  This is a sign at a CT bakery reminding everyone to practice social distancing.
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  2020-04-11

  COVID-19 Tents

  These are some of the testing tents at one of the many hospitals that have them.
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  2020-04-13

  COVID-19 Moral Sign

  This is a sign outside of a home in Derby, CT that is meant to boost moral during COVID-19.
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  April 10, 2020

  Clothing and Display Policy – Pennsylvania Target

  This sign in the infant and toddler clothing section depicts the temporary policy at a Target in North Wales, Pennsylvania that asks customers to not try on clothing and not touch displays.
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  April 10, 2020

  Mandatory Facemasks – Philadelphia

  I have to wear a facemask if I leave my house. Philadelphia and its suburbs are fining people who do not wear masks in public.
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  April 6, 2020

  Social Distancing Markers – Shop-Rite Grocery Store

  Shop-Rite of Hatfield, PA has placed visible markings on the floor to illustrate how far shoppers and their carts should be from each other. This was done to help encourage social distancing.
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  2020-04-11

  Business Closure – Pennsylvania Gamestops

  GameStops across the state of Pennsylvania had their business license revoked by Governor Tom Wolf after the corporation did not abide by state closure orders.
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  2020-04-11

  Sprained Wrist

  I sprained both of my wrists from the increased amount of work and typing I am doing on the computer after all of my classes were moved online. Of the open stores, there was one wrist brace available. I wear it on the wrist that hurts more.
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  2020-03-20

  A Local Theater Cares for Its Community

  Betsy Garthwaite, facilities manager at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Midtown Kingston, NY, puts a positive message about the coronavirus outbreak on the marquee outside the theater. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainties facing the world, this uplifting message reminds community members that they are not alone.
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  2020-03-04

  Creativity Amidst Corona

  An Indian student wears a self-made mask during class in Hyderabad, India, on Wednesday. The country has reported at least 29 cases of the virus.
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  2020-03-30

  Central Park Field Hospital

  The grassy, open areas of New York City’s Central Park are being turned into makeshift field hospitals to accommodate the growing number of people diagnosed with Coronavirus.
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  2020-03-23

  A New Kind of Lunch Break

  This photo shows employees eating during a lunch break at Dongfeng Honda, an automobile plant in Wuhan, China. The employees are separated by lines on the floor as a way to “social distance” themselves from each other.
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  2020-03-13

  Corona Doesn’t Spare Health Care Professionals

  Two intensive care professionals comfort each other in the halls of an ICU in a hospital in Cremona, Italy.
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  2020-03-24

  We're Not Going to Run Out of Food—so Don't Panic Shop

  Of many ways in which the coronavirus has changed American life, people are panicked and started to go shopping. Food producers, distributors, and warehouse operators say supplies are plentiful, so long as stores can be restocked. People are panicked and their buying patterns reflects how this coronavirus affect their lives.
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  2020-04-11

  Walmart CEO says we're in the 'hair color' phase of panic buying

  In recent weeks, Americans’ shopping patterns reflects how the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve and affect daily lives. From hand sanitizer, disinfectants and toilet paper, now to hair clippers and hair dye are flying off shelves.
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  2020-02-26

  Italy councilor being laugh at wearing a mask in the meeting. This move was questioned as useless and would exacerbate panic.

  Italy councilor Matteo Remzi being laugh at wearing a mask in the meeting. When it was Renzi’s turn to speak, he argued that he had been to three affected areas and wore a mask for the safety of everyone. “If you are smart, you should wear it early.” said by Matteo, and then he throws the microphone.
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  2020-03-18

  Swiss female live streamer licks trash can, says she wants to get the virus.

  On March 18, 2020, the Swiss female live streamer has official announced that she has been infected with the coronavirus, and has been isolated treatment. More than ten days, she has been trying to infect the coronavirus. After ten days of efforts, she finally fulfilled her goal.
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  2020-04-10

  German police attacked with stones, iron bars while enforcing coronavirus social distance measures 4/10/2020

  Police in Germany were attacked with stones and iron bars while enforcing coronavirus social distance to a large group that had gathered outside in Frankfurt late Friday in violation of lockdown orders meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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  2020-03-29

  Social distancing celebration birthday

  I saw some videos on YouTube. A heartwarming new way of celebrating birthdays that self-isolation wasn’t going to stop the kids from feeling the love. Their neighbor and friends decorate their cars with balloons and banners, and drive by the birthday boy or girl’s home, honking and celebrating from a safe distance.
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  2020-04-08

  My mom prepares lots of medical supplies to prevent getting COVID-19

  Due to the COVID-19, we didn't go out. Every time we did, we had to do lots of preparation, such as using disinfection spray, taking shower when we come back, wearing mask and gloves. COVID-19 had a great impact on my world. To keep distancing, I never go out, and even staying at home, we will wash our hands frequently.
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  2020-03-28

  Penn Station

  The photo was taken when I went back to Brooklyn. The number of travelers was fewer than 10 people. Lots of homeless people were staying inside. Most of the exits were closes. Very empty inside the train station.
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  2020-03-12

  Email from RIT about the switch to online classes.

  Changing courses to online had a significant change to my life. Everything is reorganized. I have to be careful with time management. It is very easy to forget to do homework or to prepare for the exam date. I have to spend more time outside of the class on school work because I have to understand the materials by myself. Need more self-control.
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  2020-04-01

  I hear lots from the news about quarantine causing divorce rate increase.

  Living in such close quarters is bound to cause arguments among couples. This causes an uptick in divorces at the end of COVID-19. The more anxious we feel may cause us to take that out on the person that’s nearest to us because there is probably no one else we can take it out on. My neighbor has this problem. Sometime I will hear them arguing about their children's problems. For me, I don't think it is a big deal, but they will argue it a lot.
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  2020-03-23

  RIT students test positive for COVID-19 Email sent to Faculty and Students at RIT

  This email was sent the same day I took a walk around the campus (March 23, 2020). It is both a surprise and shocking to me to know there is a case in RIT. Even though no one (expect these two students) is affected on campus as far as I know, it still makes me understand how dangerous this virus can be, especially since I am on campus.
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  April 8 - April 10, 2020

  How Americans and Chinese view same method differently from both Twitter post and Chinese social media’s post

  After the number of people that are affected by COVID-19 goes to zero (nationally) in China, both Chinese government and Chinese begin to limit affected cases from overseas, such as returning international students and other foreigners. However, when I look through Twitter, Americans interpret this method differently. They interpreted this as racism against any foreigners. I do not agree or disagree with any of these posts about COVID-19. From my pointof view, both Chinese and Americans are judging each other from incomplete reports, news, or even just some gossip: Chinese believes other countries are not taking this epidemic seriously and suffer heavily, and in order to avoid outside cases coming in, China should restrict foreigners until they are safe. On the other hand, Amercians believe China and the Chinese are responsible for this epidemic, and that every Chinese is racist and deserves to be discriminated against.