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

<strong>The coronavirus pandemic has affected my life in the past week.</strong> 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).<strong> Quarantine was hard for me at first.</strong> I didn't understand why people had to stay home.<strong> My parents told me that COVID-19 was starting and everyone around the world has to go on quarantine</strong> (lockdown or isolation in other parts of the world). I'm more used to quarantine.<strong> I try not to get stressed</strong> and have mood swings. I stay calm by deeply inhaling and exhaling. I connect with friends from high school and college on Facebook.<strong> I want the world to go back to normal so people can see each other and travel again.</strong>