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Sun. April 26th Prompt
by Fivesixer (656)

Hey all...I don't remember whose turn it is to send out a prompt and instead of there not being one, I'll just post one.

How has your idea of lockdown/quarantine changed since the beginning of this month?

         

         Since you asked... I've been self-isolated since March 17th, and for ten days before that long ago time, I was isolated in rural Quebec. Our schools have been locked down, or is that locked up, since March 12th. When will this end?

         My concept of time has changed. It now seems to drag along. Initially, 'my' government assured me this necessary quarantine would be for a two week period. That seemed doable. That has morphed into several weeks.

         As the hours have passed, I've come to accept that this lockdown is necessary. At the beginning, this virus presented as something almost theoretical, or foreign. How could it affect us in Canada? How bad could it possibly be? These drastic measures were not implemented for other viruses such as SARS.COVID-19 sure has invaded our lives! I personally know of no virus that has shut down countries and generated fear as this one has done. It's a new experience for not only me, but everyone worldwide.

         I've learned that self-isolation is doable, one day at a time. I've learned that most people are considerate and committed to quarantine themselves for the good of everyone. It is a group effort that will benefit us all.