Corona Writing Assignment By Delkya Evans

How does the coronavirus affect the whole world? Well many things have been happening. CoronaVirus known as COVID-19 has swept the US fairly quickly and has killed thousands and more people. Nothing seems to be changing but it’s still important that we stay clean and keep ourselves isolated. Things that are happening right now that are affecting us because of Corona and that is Quarantine inside your home, groups, stores, organizations have shut down or times have changed.

We now depend on technology and the Internet for a lot of things. Such as school, shopping, FaceTiming loved ones, friends, and work related people. This has been a major help for everyone. Sharing and communicating is very significant during this time of isolation and will keep you mentally healthy and busy. Isolation has been one of the key things to do during this time. According to New York Times, “This strategy saved thousands of lives both during the Spanish flu

pandemic of 1918 and, more recently, in Mexico City during the 2009 flu pandemic.”

Being stuck inside the house and not going anywhere has been very hard. But now I have been working on myself and getting things done such as schoolwork, and chores around my home. Now I have more time to work out and stay in shape and eat healthier. I find myself being more tired at the end of the day from doing a lot of cleaning, exercises, and cooking throughout the day.

Everything being shut down has saved me and my parents money on buying unnecessary things. But focus on buying what we need and more because stores are constantly being wiped of resources especially toilet paper. Buying what you need helps you realize how much you spend on things you don’t need. Also stores are starting to limit how many people can come in the store at once. But saving right now for many people is major since some people have lost their jobs to this pandemic.

Corona has also taught everyone to be more cautious about what you eat, touch, or who to be around. Also cleaning more things in your spaces. Using more soap and hand sanitizer— Just overall being cautious of things around you. CDC recommends a lot of things to clean and how to clean them. “Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.”

Anyway, coronavirus has affected us in many aspects. By just being cautious of who you are around, isolating yourself in your home, using technology to keep in contact/getting work done, and everything closing or changing times of availability, that's how COVID-19 is affecting the world.

Sources-

h ttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html

h ttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/learning/how-is-the-coronavirus-outbreak-affecting-your-lif e .html