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This task demonstrated the effectiveness of PROPER hand washing. Simply rinsing your hands with water will not get rid of the the corona virus, a fat based virus. Although the oil exaggerated the effect, it was powerful. Water alone will not do the trick, but soap and time will. The soap does not have to be antibacterial, just time, soap, and water.

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As an educator, we come in contact with so many people, other teachers, students, administrators, etc. We easily are in contact with them for more that 15 minutes. Sure we try to take all the precautionary measures that are advised of us, but when students leave and go home, we don't know what happens there or how many people they are in contact with and so forth. It is a risky job being a teacher.

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As an educator, I come in contact with multiple students for more than 15 minutes at a time unaware of their circles. I enjoyed the previous tasks as it gives engaging lessons to showcase the importance of following precautionary measures to limit the spread. I think that as an educator, it is important to continue to teach students the importance of wearing a mask, washing hands, and keeping a distance because many are not aware of how serious this virus is.

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As an educator on a school site, my primary contact list in my personal opinion is extensive during a pandemic. It is consistent in that I interact with the same people Monday - Friday, but when I think about the primary contact of all of those people, that number is scary.

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In my group, we discussed that working in education, your list of primary contacts can be greater than the average person because your students are considered your primary contacts. The list of secondary contacts can become overwhelming in the grand scheme of things. If your spouse works in a similar, high contact environment, the contact tree for your household can increase exponentially. It is impossible for me to accurately count my primary and secondary contacts, so I must make sure that I am protecting myself and others to prevent the spread.

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Soap and water definitely worked better than water alone.  Soap and water for 60 seconds worked best to remove the oil.  We use singing the Happy Birthday song as the proper time to wash your hands.

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During the past week I have been in contact with my immediate family, my co-workers as well as students at school. I am the Tech coordinator at my school so on daily I come into contact with anywhere between 100-150 kids or parents a day when there are any technical issues with a computer. This is very eye opening for me because I don't think about it that way because I'm only looking at it as helping out my students and the schools. This would be something I will share with my co-workers as well as my students so they can understand what's really going on

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I interact with my students daily and am the TUPS on campus so I see a second set of students daily.  When I think about those who I am in contact with and who they are in contact with,

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I have been in contact with my family as well as my coworkers throughout the week. It is slightly alarming to see how many people I have come into contact with. Their family circles may contract Covid-19 and I am in constant contact with them. I am considered an essential worker so I cannot work virtually.

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I have been in contact with the the three people listed below for more than 3 minutes. The people that i came in contact with either went home to their family or came in contact with their coworkers.

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Covid-19 is impacting families ability to survive in some cases. Many are without jobs and the means to provide for their families. Daily necessities are not attainable for many and they are having to rely on public assistance to survive. This is a wide spread issue in the world right now. For some, this is their first time ever being in a poverty state. It is impacting many people’s mental state as well. Never having to cope with the lack of finances or the ability to take care of ones self or family is taking a toll on mental health.

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In the experiment, it showcased how the water alone was not enough to remove the oil completely. The soap however, removed the oil and shows us again how important it is to take necessary precautions to limit the spread of particles. The oil mimics germs that can be passed from surface to surface. If we constantly wash our hands... WITH SOAP, we are more likely to break the barrier of the germs and help maintain clean surfaces.

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When doing this activity the 20 second rinse was very ineffective which if I'm not mistaken that was the recommendation when the virus first came out. The 40 second rinse removed some of the oil residue but I could still see it on my skin. It actually took a full 60 seconds for the oil to be completely removed from my body.

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When I did the task at a half of meter away  most of the water droplets reached my arm and I could feel the moisture in a more concentrated area. When I did the full meter the droplets were far more widespread and seem to reach a much broader area. This again shows the importance of wearing a mask

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When doing the experiment, Water alone was not efficient enough to get the oil off of the body. It took soap and 40 to 60 seconds for the oil to come off of the body.

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Water and oil do not mix and do not wash  away oil. Soap for 20 seconds left oil residue. Soap for 40 seconds did much  better. 60 seconds took care of the oil. Hand sanitizer left an oil/sanitizer mix (blend) really it needs to be done twice and dried to work. I would perfer having it off and not mixed. So I am a soap and water person.

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When wiping the oily hand with the soapy hand just once, it did not remove all of the oil. Just a small portion was removed. However, when lathered over a lengthy amount of time, the oil was removed.

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Washing your hand with only water is ineffective against removing all the oil from your hand, washing hand with soap for 20 seconds was the most effective removing all oil. Hand sanitizer removed most of the oil but still left some traces. Conclusion being that to stop the spread and be our most safe self we should wash our hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with water and soap and only use hand sanitizer in between when soap and water isn't available to us.

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The oil did not wash away totally when water was applied. After the soap was lathered on the oil, it washed away. Soap water

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Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory infections from one person to the next. Germs can spread from other people or surfaces when you:

Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands

Touch a contaminated surface or objects

Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common object

Washing your hands can break the membrane of the virus and thereby cause it to dissipate. When it dissipates it no longer has a host to carry it and can’t cause harm.  The use of soap and water or hand sanitizer(not on heavily soiled hands) is essential during not only this pandemic but also for other infections not spreading.

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Andrea Broussard: Task 3

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During the three iterations of hand washing, it was noted that the initial rinse after the soap was added caused very little change. As more time was added to wash the away the oil soap and eventually left no residue of oil. While the hand sanitizer did work to reduce the amount of oil, it did not prove to be as effective at removing the oil as the 60 second duration of washing with soap and water.

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After putting the oil on my wrist and rinsing with water, the oil was still there. The recommended time that we should wash our hand is 20 seconds, after washing my wrist with soap for 40 seconds, the oil was no longer there.

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Using the cloth to mimic the mask helped to prevent the spread of the droplets. I was unable to detect the presence of droplets on the napkin using the cloth, so if droplets were present, they were undetectable by eye. So masks are very effective in preventing the spread of this virus. I am not quite sure why "leaders" were telling us at the beginning of the pandemic that masks were ineffective. It really makes you wonder.

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Wearing a mask prevents the spread of respiratory droplets of infected people to people that are not infected. Overall, the mask/mask did change how the droplets traveled.

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The distance proved to be an important factor to think about when protecting yourself and others because based on the data collected much fewer droplets made it to the wall with the increased the more the distance from the wall increased .  My conclusion is that proximity does affect the number of infected droplets transferred during coughing, sneezing, loud. talking, or breathing.  The closer you are, the more likely this transference can occur.

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I touched on this in my last statement.  Wearing a mask prevents as many droplets from being released into the air.

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The equivalence of wearing a mask was more effective against the spread of droplets than merely covering our mouths with elbows. Wearing a mask can minimize the spread of COVID the best.

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In this task, I find that it reiterates the importance of wearing a mask and keeping our proximity. The overall objective is to decrease the spread of droplets/ particles.

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In the experiment, the cloth really made the difference in mitigating the reach of the water droplets. I found that the percentage of droplets changed by the distance between the wall and the mask area. The diameter/shape and size of the water droplet did not change at all. So it is very important that we keep our distance and wear our masks to make a difference.

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Everyone is better protected by wearing masks.

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Covering your face during this pandemic can minimize the risk of spreading the virus instead of fully stopping it. Even just using your forearm can help slow the spread. Some people have even doubled up on masks wearing, depending on the fabric or material being used.

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Everyone should wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in their household. When you wear a mask, you protect others as well as yourself. Wearing mask is most effective when everyone has one on but it is not a substitute for social distancing. The CDC continues to study the effectiveness of different types of masks but masks will form a barrier of protection around your nose and mouth to block air droplets.

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With the initial cough the droplets were many, some heavy, some not. With the flick of the elbow, some droplets were heavier in size, but fewer in amount.

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I have two pictures of the Task.

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Distance is an important factor is transmission because the virus is spread through respiratory droplets.  The closer you are to someone, the more droplets you are in contact with.  The farther away the fewer droplets you come into contact.  The mask requirement also makes sense because the mask minimize the number of droplets released into the air.

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This activity showed that the further distance from the wall the less droplets that came in contact with the surface. Representing that if we will maintain a distance from others and wear our mask it will minimize the droplets spread and the opportunity of contracting or spreading COVID.

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As you travel farther from the wall, the likelihood of coming in contact with the droplets decreased. This activity supports the guidelines issued by the CDC recommending social distancing of 6ft. At 2m, which is greater than 6ft (1.829 m), the droplets did not reach the wall. At .5 m, the droplets were everywhere, and very large. Keep your distance!

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At 2 feet the diameter was 10 inches. And it continue to get wider until 4 feet. ( 17 inches).
At 5 and 6 feet the droplets were not visible on the wall at all. This activity proved that with proper distancing, the spread of the virus can be minute, if everyone does their part with the wearing of PPEs and social distancing.  As the distancing increased, the smaller the droplets became and the lower it fell towards the ground.  We learned from a previous activity in the fall that viruses are measured in nanometers.  So the smaller the droplet, the least amount of the virus that is available to spread, especially with wearing the proper PPE.

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Distance is the major factor in this activity. The larger the distance, the smaller the likeliness of the spread. This ties into the conversation of Covid because it points out the importance of wearing mask and keeping proper distance from others to minimize the spread of droplets/ virus.

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In our evaluation and observation of the activity, the more space between the wall and the individual the safer it seemed to be. At around 5 to 6 feet, the water droplets were smaller and did not reach the wall. It is imperative that during this pandemic that we all keep our distance. Distance is the difference in contracting the virus and staying safe. Wearing a mask and distancing yourself from others is a very important way to mitigate the risk of Covid-19.

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At 2 feet the diameter was 10 inches. And it continue to get wider until 4 feet. ( 17 inches).
At 5 and 6 feet the droplets were not visible on the wall at all.

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This activity proved that with proper distancing, the spread of the virus can be minute, if everyone does their part with the wearing of PPEs and social distancing. As the distancing increased, the smaller the droplets became and the lower it fell towards the ground. We learned from a previous activity in the fall that viruses are measured in nanometers. So the smaller the droplet, the least amount of the virus that is available to spread, especially with wearing the proper PPE.

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Life has definitely changed due to COVID-19, and it does not seem to be headed back to "the way it was" any time soon. I think that skepticism and misinformation in the initial phases lead to the pandemic spiraling out of control. My fear is not knowing when this will end, mainly because even with the evidence that this is real, there are still so many individuals that believe that this is a hoax, therefore contributing to the spread.

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With this activity, distance and proper spacing played a major role in the travel of the droplets-the closer, the more droplets. As we begin to space out and take steps away from close contact, a lesser amount of droplets and also the smaller they become. One key way in making sure that we protect ourselves from even spreading the droplets is by wearing a mask and socially distancing.

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The distance proved to be an important factor to consider when protecting yourself and others when you come into contact with at your workplace or in public.The activity really showed how this virus can spread through the community because I didn't see droplets until it had settled or feel the moisture until it hit a solid surface. I can now understand the importance of wearing a mask preventing the transferring of moisture through the air when talking or breathing.

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Wearing a mask and keeping your distance from others can help mitigate the spread of the virus. The droplets are easily airborne and transferable. This is due to laws of physics. You should only gather with people in your household. Wearing a mask with multi-layers of protection is best. These will provide filter protection in capturing your droplets from spreading to others and vice versa for others wearing their mask as well.

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The closer to the wall the bigger the droplets, less droplets are on the floor. The further away you are the smaller the droplets, more droplets are on the floor. Let's keep our distance.

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The distance proved to be an important factor to think about when protecting yourself and others because based on the data collected fewer droplets made it to the wall the more the distance from the wall increased.  My conclusion is that proximity does affect the number of infected droplets transferred during coughing, sneezing, loud. talking, or breathing.  The closer you are, the more likely this transference can occur.

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The closer you are to the wall the bigger the droplets are and less water is on the floor. The further you pull away from the wall, the droplets become smaller and more water is seen on the floor. This proves that distance is important in helping spread droplets in the air.

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COVID -19 has definitely affected me and everyone from school districts, communities and families. The information about the vaccine has been sketchy in the public's viewpoint. Some members of the public has chosen to do things their way instead of heeding warnings and recommendations from the CDC. It is difficult to manage this virus if doctors and scientists cannot pinpoint the mutation rate compared to flu.

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COVID-19 has definitely changed life for the worse. Due to COVID and it's deadly affect most of us have been living in obvious fear. If not fear for your own well being that of your love ones that you feel or susceptible to death or hospitalization as a result to contracting COVID. As a professional educator and coach it has changed the way my job looks and has presented a number of challenges for success that didn't exist before.

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Distance is important because respiratory droplets can travel away from the infected person and infect someone else. These respiratory droplets are so small that they are not seen. There are people who are asymptomatic and carry the virus around not knowing they are sick and infect others from talking to close to them.

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So far, my experience with Covid-19 have been very mixed. I’ve had close friends and family contract the virus and I’ve also had very close family friends and family die from Covid-19 complications. Teaching during the pandemic has been chaotic at times. From teaching virtual to hybrid models, it can be very cumbersome and taxing. Lots of information being withheld in regards to whether students are in quarantine and it leaves you open to speculation and serious concern about whether your health has been compromised. I haven’t been able to visit with my family but I am grateful for technology and the ability to see faces over the internet. However, I have a pivot and move philosophy so I try not to dwell in the now and look forward to the latter.

The Dyad conversation gave me a view at other’s perspectives based on their view point and stance. It also allowed me to see the myriad of viewpoints about Covid-19. Some have been personally affected while others have not so much. Those that have been more personally affected(i.e. family/friends passing away) seem to have a more sensitive approach to the dialogue.

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This discussion was very interesting. One of the questions asked if this was a scary topic, I didn't find it to be scary but definitely uncertain. For me, the topic of Covid-19 is always unsettling for me because of the unknown and the lack of knowledge even from those in power or research of this virus. No one is aware of the exact structure of this virus or even how to fully contain it as we have mutated strands that are growing around the world. Even as phases are opening in business, we see the relaxed attitude as they aren't even taking necessary precaution. This is what frightens me as this contributes to the spread of this virus. I think that our way of living as we know it will be the "new norm" and this virtual reality is something that will now be a part of our daily living.

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The conversation I had with my partner showed that it was a real concern on the transparency of the details about the spreading of this virus and how it has affected people who we were close with. The conversation also revealed how differently our districts deal with the handling of the virus and how our schools view the deep cleaning process. We also discussed priorities of what is important in life during this tough time.

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I feel that because the information about the virus was not transparent at the start, the understanding of it makes it confusing and untrusting today. People are skeptical about the vaccine and precautions because it was presented in a false manner. The virus changes every day and that makes things confusing also, but staying safe is what best in my opinion.

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COVID-19 has definitely changed my life in a good way and in a bad way. I have had to miss out on many great opportunities because of the virus but at the same time I also got great opportunities to participate in programs like this one that will help me become a great teacher.

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The conversation that my partner and I had was realistic, which for some people could be scary and sad.  Everyone's life has changed (either negatively, positively or both) as a result of COVID-19. I feel that we should have regular conversations with our students to help them deal with what they may be feeling during these tumultuous times.

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COVID-19 has resulted in me experiencing a life style only read about in historical sources.  I am constantly on guard for sneezes, coughs, and high temperatures.  I feel like I am the mask monitor at work and in stores. The conversation with my partner was helpful because I was reminded that I am not the only person who feels a sense of anxiety and uncertainty.

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Covid-19 has really placed on the world and the normalcy of life as we have always been accustomed to. People are not able to physically and personally interact in close spaces, engage in face to face conversations without protective gear, and simply enjoy life as we did a year ago. One of the most important things to recall per the conversations is that life must go on, but we must make sure that we are adjusting and adhering to all orders and guidelines to stay safe.

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COVID-19 has changed our lives forever.  The concern for the spread of the virus has caused people to create various measures for communicating, socializing with each other, and educating students.

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Life has changed drastically in the past 10 months.  Adjusting drastically has been difficult.  I have a myriad of feelings about this.  I am anxious, angry, nervous, sad, thankful, prayerful, appreciative, and confused, but faithful.  I am anxious because I am still required to work and I am unsure about the wellness of those that I come into contact with.  I am angry because I feel like there have been too many deaths and people sick which could have been avoided.  I am nervous because I don't know what is coming next like how much worse can this get before it gets better or how many times can this virus mutate.  Is the vaccine safe for all?  Are there enough people donating plasma to help those that may get or have the virus.  I am sad because again this could have been prevented or slowed,  I watched a close friend lose her life to this virus and it broke my heart.  I am thankful that my family has remained close and has been able to deal with this virus and overcome.  I am prayerful because it is the one that keeps me sane and able to function daily.  I am appreciative for my finances staying stable through these difficult times.  And confused about whats to come and why so much has happened, but I have faith that God's will be done.

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My world since COVID-19 has changed greatly.. I am not able to travel around as freely. As I teacher that loves to teach outside of the four walls, it has force me to think about how I can provide those experiences to my students in a safe environment. COVID has made me rethink how I teach, which has been a real learning curve for me... I prefer face to face interactions...but I am learning!

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My experience with Covid-19 has been very emotional.  I tried my hardest to protect myself and still contracted the virus.  The worst part personally is the after-effects/ post virus symptoms and the unknown.  I still have headaches.   During my conversation with my peers, I understand that life has truly changed for everyone. We are waiting patiently for the return of "normal".

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Covid-19 has given me a deeper appreciation for life and being thankful. I personally have gone through a chain of emotions ranging from excitement when schools first closed, to lack of trust, anger, sympathy, gratefulness, etc...Once my boyfriend tested positive and was hospitalized it hit home. The safety measures are an adjustment and I continue to follow although I anticipate the end. At times I feel that I have grasped why this is happening and other times I feel like I can't make sense of any of it. My fears about Covid have never really been at high levels because of my faith and mindset of what will be is meant. I hope and pray for this to be over soon and if I or someone close to me is affected we beat this thing. Not knowing what to expect and not having that control is unsettling.

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where am i. the buttonsf do not work
We discussed conspiracy theories, money games. The fact that the health care workers 50% are not taking the vaccine. How to use teachable moments so that students will share this with family..

Underlying conditions, diabetes, heart, etc suffer the most and die.
Most teachers cannot afford to take the 10 minimum sick leave.
Temperture scans work sometime. Most of the time. Fortunately we don't have to touch anything. Now we have determined to go back to fingerscan.Why????

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My experience so far has been a whirlwind of feelings, expectations, and frightening realities. Unfortunately, I have been around others who make the mask mandate into a political stance instead, of a worldwide gesture of peace. The lack of consideration of others has made me angry, sad, scared, and mostly confused. It is a testament to see the differing mindsets and morals within the U.S. In the Dyad conversation I learned that due to the former administration in power, some of the American people have become skeptical of the validity of the vaccine. The efforts of others are diluted by the actions of those in power. Will this be rectified by the new administration of the United States is a question that needs more time but, I do know that the weight on our shoulders is a little lighter day after day.

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Life has definitely changed recently as a result of COVID-19 and it has come with many challenges, but also innovation.  Sometimes, I question the extremity of the measures taken with quarantining and social distancing and if these methods are necessary with mitigating spread given that some are asymptomatic, onset of symptoms can occur up to 7 days following exposure, and some some exhibiting symptoms may not be infected with COVID-19.
However, I do try to comply as I have seen the devastating effects of the positively diagnosed.  The results have been hospitalization, lingering side effects, and even death.