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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected my life in the past week. My dad goes grocery shopping to stock up on food. My family has been avoiding crowds. My family also avoids taking public transportation. I miss seeing family and friends. My family has had to cancel travel plans. I plan on traveling in a couple of years. My family only goes out if they need to pick up medicine, go to the doctor, or pick up food for dinner (e.g. pizza every Friday). Quarantine was hard for me at first. I didn't understand why people had to stay home. My parents told me that COVID-19 was starting and everyone around the world has to go on quarantine (lockdown or isolation in other parts of the world). I'm more used to quarantine. I try not to get stressed and have mood swings. I stay calm by deeply inhaling and exhaling. I connect with friends from high school and college on Facebook. I want the world to go back to normal so people can see each other and travel again.