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2020-03-22
In the time of Covid, taking the dog for a walk is a good reason to leave the house.
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2020-02-03
This new hospital can accept 1000 patients. The building area is 33940 square meter.
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2020-03-22
Chances of finding ripe mulberries improve with fewer people on Lafitte Greenway during self-quarantine
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2020-03-27
Critics say rhetoric has fueled ill will.
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2020-03-26
The actual number of dead people in wuhan is a joke
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2020-03-27
Many funeral parlors open from Mar 26, to April 4 to allow people in Wuhan to collect their relatives' cremains. Most people need to wait 5 to 6 hours. The security system is very strict and taking a photo at that place is prohibited. At the mean time, many articles were published into social media, but all were deleted very soon. The actual number of dead people is unknown, and is not allowed to be known to the public. The official number of the dead people in China is 2535. However, many doctors in wuhan believed the number of dead is more than 200,000.
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2020-03-22
Lafitte Greenway on Saturday is normally very busy, but not during Covid 2020 quarantine.
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2020-03-22
Lafitte Greenway crossing Broad Street can be treacherous for cyclists and walkers but self-quarantine shows reduced auto traffic.
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2020-03-20
Memorandum from the law firm Venable LLP on managing risk for employers during the COVID-19 crisis. #HIST5241
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2020-03-30
Storing lots of frozen food to reduce the time for going out.
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2020-03-30
As an international student, what we discussed recently is that if going home is a smart move. When the first case was found in U.S., people started to buy tons of foods, water, toilet paper,etc. I went to CVS to purchase mask to protect myself but the assistant told me that was sold out as soon as the news was reported. However, I seldom see people on the street with a mask. I saw many of international students went back home several days ago. But the way back home was not as easy as usual under this situation, they wore professional white clothes which can cover all aspects to not get the virus, and with professional glasses, N95 mask. I think the airport is dangerous so I decided not to go home.
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2020-03-30
As an international student, what we discussed recently is that if going home is a smart move. When the first case was found in U.S., people started to buy tons of foods, water, toilet paper,etc. I went to CVS to purchase mask to protect myself but the assistant told me that was sold out as soon as the news was reported. However, I seldom see people on the street with a mask. I saw many of international students went back home several days ago. But the way back home was not as easy as usual under this situation, they wore professional white clothes which can cover all aspects to not get the virus, and with professional glasses, N95 mask.
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2020-03-27
This is an announcement that gives the holder permission to leave their home and go to work, assisting at a young adult transitional program group home.
#HIST5241
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2020-03-30
As an international student who decided to stay in the U.S., I would like to say that at the beginning of the first case was found in the U.S., people started to crazily purchase food, vegetables, water, toilot paper,etc. When I found out that I should collect some mask for myself, I went to CVS to buy them, but the assistant told me that it was sold out as the news was reported. I was so confused that why the mask was sold out but there's no one on the street wearing a mask? I discussed about this one time with my professor, she told me that in American culture, people consider wearing a mask as have cancer. But in my culture, wearing mask is a way to not only protect myself but also good for others. As the virus spread, I saw several news about some ASIAN wearing a mask and was bullied. Things should not go like this. That's racist! My family worried about me everyday and what I can do is telling them I'm fine plz don't worry, I am staying at home and super safe. So many international students decided to go home but I don't think this is a smart move. Now, China has changed policies that they reduce the flights from other countries to China, which makes me upset. This is not a responsible decision under this situation.
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2020-03-30
As the Covid-19 virus comes closer to reaching its expected peak, more and more of New York State is shutting down. For almost everyone, the economy is the most impactful result of this virus, with many workers now out of work. My entry is going to reflect on how the Covid-19 virus is impacting students in higher education.
I am currently a sophomore at Siena College in Albany, New York studying history education, but might be switching to business. During our spring break, we received an email from the interim president that our break would be extended for an additional week as the school continued to monitor the virus. A few days later, we received another email from our interim president stating that our classes would be moved online until after Easter break. SUNY schools had moved online for the remainder of the semester weeks prior and most of the private schools had also made the decision to move online were slowing following. Siena College, on the other hand, decided to wait it out as long as possible, but on Friday, March, 27th, we received the email stating Siena College would now be closed for the remainder of the semester. Typical days for students and professors now seems to be uploading assignments on Canvas, a program that we had used previously, and conducting classes online via Zoom and Google Hangout. While this type of learning is not ideal, it will have to do as we continue to hope that this pandemic comes to an end.
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2020-03-30
Shows the continuing effect of hoarding in the US
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2020-03-30
Before everything happened in the United States, as an international student from China, I have been searching for helpful tips for my family suffering this disaster back in China. And at that time, I would not imagine this virus spreading across the Atlantic and starting affecting everyone around the globe. One early morning, my father called me through WeChat and urged me to purchase masks, gloves, and all possible hygiene products and buy as much storable foods as possible, because, he said "the virus is spreading across the United States, and you have to be prepared". I was not taken his words seriously at first, but as he sent over more and more messages, I started buying stuff little by little from the local grocery stores, and as I realize my absurd hoarding, the COVID-19 erupted. As my friends were laughing at my over-nervousness and me feeling confused and embarrassed for the seemingly unnecessary over-reacting, more and more people were tested positive, and the price for all necessary goods skyrockets. As people in the United States started buying stuff and lining up in front of the local markets, more heartbreaking stories were reported such as "woman in domestic violence were threatened to be thrown out once they cough", and "homeless man could not purchase any food". The violence under the violence is what scared me and made me panic. I have given away much foods and products I have hoarded to take care of others, and hopefully we all can live through this crisis peacefully and stay healthy.
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2020-03-27
As more and more churches move online to some form of livestreaming, there are bound to be some hiccups along the way. This news article collected some of the hilarious mishaps that came about as a result of the coronavirus.
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2020-03-25
Caffe Nero told it's employees on March 24th that it would be closing that Friday. All employees, including salaried managers, are being furloughed for at least two weeks. This is the letter they gave employees. The state guidelines for collecting unemployment were not actually attached. #HIST5241
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2020-03-30
This picture shows how the virus has affected Wuhan and the world. I hope the world recovers soon.
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2020-03-12
an overflowing to-do list from the day after my institution made the decision to transition to remote learning
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03/30/2020
China has stopped mass infections and hopes that the world can recover as soon as possible. We are all human, we are on the same planet. I also hope that fewer and fewer people will be infected, and spring is coming.
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2020-03-29
‘Stay safe from Coronavirus’ sign from Bayside council.
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03/28/2020
An article from China Daily expressing desire for the People's Republic of China and the United States of America to work together to fight this pandemic.
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2020-03-23
On a flight out of LA, the flight crew outnumbered the passengers.
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2020-03-04
A video to show what it was like in Tokyo Japan during late February and early March 2020
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There I was, at the grocery store. As I approached the checkout line, I waited, to let the man ahead of me have some space. As he paid I put my groceries on the conveyor, figuring the space between us was more than sufficient. He looked at me and asked, “a little close, aren’t you?” I thought I was sufficiently distant. I said, “ excuse me.” In a perturbed voice, he asked, “Did you see the sign?” What sign? I wondered? I decided to step back and as I stepped back, I looked for the sign. There it was. So, I snapped this picture as he finished. He left. I checked out. As I left the store, I noticed that same guy laughing and joking with his buddies. Not two feet from each other. I laughed to myself. So much for social distancing.
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2020-03-20
A video of a husband visiting his wife with Alzheimer's at a memory care center and speaking to her through the window.
*Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241
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2020-03-23
These screenshots show a friend asking for help to make facemasks for nurses and doctors. #HIST5241
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2020-03-14
Video story of college girl going to get a Coronavirus test at a drive through station
*Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241
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2020-03-02
Informational TikTok to show that the Happy Birthday song can be used as a guide to timing of washing hands
*Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241
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2020-03-24
TikTok of a recording of an online lab assignment
*Erika Ringstrom, Northeastern University, #HIST5241
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2020-03-29
Nurses/ health care providers are given 1 mask per shift to use for the entire 12 hours (sometimes 1 per pt and other hospitals 1 masks for their entire patient load). After we use the mask we place it in out brown bag to reuse- it is being done all across the country. It’s crazy really for healthcare providers to wrap their heads around- we never re-use ppe because of risk of contaminating yourself. But we have no choice. You do it like this now to make your supplies last.
*Annie R. (NP) and Jillian Decker #HIST521
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03/27/2020
This picture shows a sign closing the playground in three languages, but kids are still playing on the field behind. #HIST5241
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2020-03-29
We've always played board games. But, now, the pandemic has transformed every night into game night. After all, who can watch television or surf the Internet 24/7? The term stir crazy comes to mind. Unstable Unicorns is a game for an unstable time.
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2020-03-23
A TikTok showing the creator's perspective that young people are staying inside while older generations are still socializing. #HIST5241
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2020-03-25
California is shut down, especially Santa Clara County, also know as Silicon Valley, which has reported some of the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases. But people still need to make a living and so they are trying to adapt their business models.
#HIST5214
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2020-03-13
An advisory from the Bishop of Lansing releasing Catholics from mass obligations and reminding the congregation about how some parishes responded to the Spanish Flu seriously and that had a positive effect.
"All Catholics within the Diocese of Lansing are dispensed from the grave obligation of attending Holy Mass on a Sunday. This applies to everybody and is particularly aimed at those groups most at risk from infection, including the elderly and those with compromised immune systems."
#HIST5214
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2020-03-28
Due to sports seasons being canceled and schools getting shut down, athletic trainers are changing their schedules to help clinics and hospitals out. The National Athletic Trainers Association created an app for trainers and health care providers to find help during this pandemic.
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2020-03-25
My mom has started sewing and donating face masks because of the PPE (personal protective equipment) shortage. #HIST5241
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2020-03-08
At a Walmart in Fredericksburg, VA, all of the shelves that are usually stocked with water are completely empty. This picture shows that when there is a pandemic, people panic buy which results in shelves staying empty for days and maybe weeks.
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2020-03-30
30/03/2020
Sasha Gillies-Lekakis
COVID-19 – A CARIBBEAN ODYSSEY
The news of rapidly deteriorating conditions around the world caused by the Covid-19 pandemic first reached me on the tropical island of Cuba, where I was half-way through a 15-week exchange course. I had been given the opportunity and great privilege to study at two of the most prestigious Latin American research institutions in the world – the University of Havana, and the Casa de Las Americas, both cultural and academic powerhouses in the region. The Cubans approached the news of daily increases in global coronavirus cases with a healthy dose of optimism. My host family constantly assured us that we would be safe in Cuba – not only does warm weather slow the spread of the virus (apparently), but Cuba’s healthcare system is truly world-class, with an emphasis on people, not profit. In one of my very own classes, on Cuban public health, I had learnt of Cuba’s preventative primary healthcare that had created such a healthy, long-lived population in a continent where disease, poor hygiene and inadequately-funded healthcare systems had all taken their toll. So comprehensive was the Cuban response to coronavirus, before it had even reached the island, that I was bombarded with daily updates on Cuban preparative measures and the regional situation. My teachers, host family and friends had all received up-to-date information regarding hygiene practices, mask use and social distancing even before the arrival of three Italian tourists to the rural town of Trinidad in mid-March. I was very impressed, to say the least. Even the Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel went on national television to speak with a range of experts and explained in great detail what was being done to halt the spread of the virus. I felt incredibly safe in Havana, particularly considering what I had read of recent events in Australia and Cuba’s northern neighbour, the United States – where cases had skyrocketed and the responses were far from coordinated or effective. And not only was Cuba preparing its own citizens well for the storm to come, but they had selflessly put themselves out to help others, a show of the internationalism that has defined Cuban foreign policy. A cruise ship from the UK, the MS Braemar, with known coronavirus cases aboard, had been desperately searching for a port at which to dock for fuel, food and other necessities. Not a single Caribbean country offered the vessel sanctuary – except Cuba. The vessel was allowed to dock at the port of Mariel, in Havana’s west, a neighbourhood I had visited just days earlier! The vessel was allowed to recover the necessary materials and all passengers were sent back to the UK in a well-coordinated aerial operation. This decision polarised the Cubans – while many lauded the government’s response, others saw it as endangering the island. I tend to stand with the former. It was inspirational, particularly being so close to the event itself. The total coronavirus case count in Cuba had barely reached 10 when our program directors announced that our studies in Cuba had been suspended, and that we were to return home within two days following a global escalation in the coronavirus situation. Finding a last-minute flight back from Havana to Melbourne was incredibly stressful, and difficult given the fact that many international flights had already been cancelled. Eventually, I was able to get home – passing through, Havana, Miami, San Francisco, Brisbane and finally Melbourne. It was an odyssey to say the least! I arrived back in Australia on Saturday, March 21, after this gruelling series of flights. I was happy to be among family again, but immensely disappointed that I could not stay in Cuba – in large part because the US and Australia were imposing new border restrictions, and cancelling flights because they could not adequately address the situation. I returned to quiet streets, news of total lockdowns and continued Coalition government inaction in the face of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, just days later Cuba was sending doctors to fight coronavirus in Italy, Argentina and a number of Caribbean islands, so prepared was the nation for what was to come. While I would never consider being without family in these uncertain times, I still know that I would have been safer had I stayed in Cuba, the little socialist island that put the rest of the world to shame in the age of Covid-19.
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2020-03-29
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
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2020-03-29
A hub for coronavirus information hosted by Johns Hopkins. The site includes a running confirmed cases and death toll counter.
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2020-03-27
A video shows the lungs of a man who had been asymptomatic a few days earlier.
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2020-01
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.
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2020-03-27
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.
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2020-03-29
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
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2020-03-18
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
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2020-03-11
Northeastern University's email that announced the complete transition to online learning
