Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“I’m young, so I don’t necessarily feel as threatened by it, but, like, it’s crazy with all these colleges being canceled. And I definitely understand the importance of shutting things down, especially for people with weaker immune systems and people who would be more susceptible to getting the coronavirus.”
In recent days, Stetkevich’s anxiety has grown as many major events across the country have been canceled due to the outbreak.
“I think it’s hard when you see, like in media like other countries and stuff. … ‘Oh, that’s terrible.’ But when you see it affecting your day-to-day life… you know this is a worldwide pandemic. It’s crazy!”” title=”Alex Stetkevich, 21
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“I’m young, so I don’t necessarily feel as threatened by it, but, like, it’s crazy with all these colleges being canceled. And I definitely understand the importance of shutting things down, especially for people with weaker immune systems and people who would be more susceptible to getting the coronavirus.”
In recent days, Stetkevich’s anxiety has grown as many major events across the country have been canceled due to the outbreak.
“I think it’s hard when you see, like in media like other countries and stuff. … ‘Oh, that’s terrible.’ But when you see it affecting your day-to-day life… you know this is a worldwide pandemic. It’s crazy!”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/32SBCMZGAZHCVDB3IGZI5MGUE4.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“I’m young, so I don’t necessarily feel as threatened by it, but, like, it’s crazy with all these colleges being canceled. And I definitely understand the importance of shutting things down, especially for people with weaker immune systems and people who would be more susceptible to getting the coronavirus.”
In recent days, Stetkevich’s anxiety has grown as many major events across the country have been canceled due to the outbreak.
“I think it’s hard when you see, like in media like other countries and stuff. … ‘Oh, that’s terrible.’ But when you see it affecting your day-to-day life… you know this is a worldwide pandemic. It’s crazy!”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried for her. … I don’t think that would hurt me, but I know it would take her out. And I can’t lose another child,” said Kevin, whose 10-year old son died in a car crash last year in Huntley, Illinois.
“I’ve been through a lot in my life. I really have. And I should be dead. That’s why I’m telling you I’m not worried about the coronavirus taking me out. … I lived in Cabrini-Green, by choice.”” title=”Kevin S., 47, and his daughter Meccasia S., 4
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried for her. … I don’t think that would hurt me, but I know it would take her out. And I can’t lose another child,” said Kevin, whose 10-year old son died in a car crash last year in Huntley, Illinois.
“I’ve been through a lot in my life. I really have. And I should be dead. That’s why I’m telling you I’m not worried about the coronavirus taking me out. … I lived in Cabrini-Green, by choice.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/ELXBBCI4UFHY3LEYZCHY2QBUWQ.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I’m not worried about myself. I’m worried for her. … I don’t think that would hurt me, but I know it would take her out. And I can’t lose another child,” said Kevin, whose 10-year old son died in a car crash last year in Huntley, Illinois.
“I’ve been through a lot in my life. I really have. And I should be dead. That’s why I’m telling you I’m not worried about the coronavirus taking me out. … I lived in Cabrini-Green, by choice.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“The interesting thing is I’m a hypochondriac. … Strangely I’m not that scared. I mean, it’s not that I don’t believe this is a serious thing, you know?
“It’s a virus,” Uceda continued. “A virus has to run its course. A virus is lethal always, no matter which virus it is — on (the) elderly, and on children and on people with underlining health conditions that lower their immune system.”
As cases continue to rise nationally, Uceda is trying to remain calm. “I’m worried that I will get it. Hopefully, I won’t. I will be just as careful, but, at the same time, I don’t think we can. I don’t think it will do anything useful by freaking out.”” title=”Pedro Uceda, 38
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“The interesting thing is I’m a hypochondriac. … Strangely I’m not that scared. I mean, it’s not that I don’t believe this is a serious thing, you know?
“It’s a virus,” Uceda continued. “A virus has to run its course. A virus is lethal always, no matter which virus it is — on (the) elderly, and on children and on people with underlining health conditions that lower their immune system.”
As cases continue to rise nationally, Uceda is trying to remain calm. “I’m worried that I will get it. Hopefully, I won’t. I will be just as careful, but, at the same time, I don’t think we can. I don’t think it will do anything useful by freaking out.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/3G6AMDMCERHWRBI5YWXOGSZIKQ.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 5
“The interesting thing is I’m a hypochondriac. … Strangely I’m not that scared. I mean, it’s not that I don’t believe this is a serious thing, you know?
“It’s a virus,” Uceda continued. “A virus has to run its course. A virus is lethal always, no matter which virus it is — on (the) elderly, and on children and on people with underlining health conditions that lower their immune system.”
As cases continue to rise nationally, Uceda is trying to remain calm. “I’m worried that I will get it. Hopefully, I won’t. I will be just as careful, but, at the same time, I don’t think we can. I don’t think it will do anything useful by freaking out.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 9
“I feel we’ve reached pandemic proportions, which is something we’ve never reached. … I do believe that it will get better. I just think we’re a long ways away yet. I think we haven’t even begun to see it. I think we’re nowhere near the top of the mountain, and once we hit that top, it’ll be a beautiful day. But I think that could be a while.”
Barth expressed his displeasure with how little people understood about the virus, even as the number of cases balloons.
“I think people need to be better informed and I don’t know if they are just being blind to it, because I do think that the coverage is there, people need to wake up and listen to it. And more importantly than listen, act accordingly.
“I think, just in general, a lot of people are kinda oblivious to it,” he added.
At 69 years old, Barth is concerned he could be more susceptible to the worst effects of the virus. Still, he considers himself fortunate he doesn’t have other health conditions that might worsen.
“I don’t have any lung disorders, knock on wood. I’m fortunate for that because otherwise that would really increase my odds.
“It’s not the one case we’re worried about. How’s it going to explode? How’s it going to explode and affect all of us? I really do believe in self-quarantine. I think self-quarantine is a good start.”” title=”Bill Barth, 69
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 9
“I feel we’ve reached pandemic proportions, which is something we’ve never reached. … I do believe that it will get better. I just think we’re a long ways away yet. I think we haven’t even begun to see it. I think we’re nowhere near the top of the mountain, and once we hit that top, it’ll be a beautiful day. But I think that could be a while.”
Barth expressed his displeasure with how little people understood about the virus, even as the number of cases balloons.
“I think people need to be better informed and I don’t know if they are just being blind to it, because I do think that the coverage is there, people need to wake up and listen to it. And more importantly than listen, act accordingly.
“I think, just in general, a lot of people are kinda oblivious to it,” he added.
At 69 years old, Barth is concerned he could be more susceptible to the worst effects of the virus. Still, he considers himself fortunate he doesn’t have other health conditions that might worsen.
“I don’t have any lung disorders, knock on wood. I’m fortunate for that because otherwise that would really increase my odds.
“It’s not the one case we’re worried about. How’s it going to explode? How’s it going to explode and affect all of us? I really do believe in self-quarantine. I think self-quarantine is a good start.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/VLTACRUPKVCRLOILQKYBWGFJPE.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 9
“I feel we’ve reached pandemic proportions, which is something we’ve never reached. … I do believe that it will get better. I just think we’re a long ways away yet. I think we haven’t even begun to see it. I think we’re nowhere near the top of the mountain, and once we hit that top, it’ll be a beautiful day. But I think that could be a while.”
Barth expressed his displeasure with how little people understood about the virus, even as the number of cases balloons.
“I think people need to be better informed and I don’t know if they are just being blind to it, because I do think that the coverage is there, people need to wake up and listen to it. And more importantly than listen, act accordingly.
“I think, just in general, a lot of people are kinda oblivious to it,” he added.
At 69 years old, Barth is concerned he could be more susceptible to the worst effects of the virus. Still, he considers himself fortunate he doesn’t have other health conditions that might worsen.
“I don’t have any lung disorders, knock on wood. I’m fortunate for that because otherwise that would really increase my odds.
“It’s not the one case we’re worried about. How’s it going to explode? How’s it going to explode and affect all of us? I really do believe in self-quarantine. I think self-quarantine is a good start.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 8
“Everybody (is) getting sick. You can’t even really walk outside.
“Our kids can’t go to school. … We don’t know when they’re going back, again. And if they go back, and they go around the wrong person, now they got it. And it’s deadly. So now we gotta walk around looking and making sure we don’t touch the wrong thing, or now we sick or we die or our kids dead because this going on.”
At the same time, Hollins said she feared taking her children to the doctor, even if they did come down with symptoms.
“Now they got the coronavirus they can’t come home or everybody got to stay away from them because they quarantined.
“It’s spreading and getting worse and worse. It spread from China to here really quick.”” title=”Claudia Hollins, 31
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 8
“Everybody (is) getting sick. You can’t even really walk outside.
“Our kids can’t go to school. … We don’t know when they’re going back, again. And if they go back, and they go around the wrong person, now they got it. And it’s deadly. So now we gotta walk around looking and making sure we don’t touch the wrong thing, or now we sick or we die or our kids dead because this going on.”
At the same time, Hollins said she feared taking her children to the doctor, even if they did come down with symptoms.
“Now they got the coronavirus they can’t come home or everybody got to stay away from them because they quarantined.
“It’s spreading and getting worse and worse. It spread from China to here really quick.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/4U5CTJSKTVFI5HPV4KIDXBDUG4.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 8
“Everybody (is) getting sick. You can’t even really walk outside.
“Our kids can’t go to school. … We don’t know when they’re going back, again. And if they go back, and they go around the wrong person, now they got it. And it’s deadly. So now we gotta walk around looking and making sure we don’t touch the wrong thing, or now we sick or we die or our kids dead because this going on.”
At the same time, Hollins said she feared taking her children to the doctor, even if they did come down with symptoms.
“Now they got the coronavirus they can’t come home or everybody got to stay away from them because they quarantined.
“It’s spreading and getting worse and worse. It spread from China to here really quick.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 3
“I’m a chef, we know a lot about staying sanitary and things like that. You know the coronavirus is as much a threat as the flu. I haven’t gotten the flu, you know? Or as much a threat in relativity as H1N1, swine flu, mad cow, or all these other scares that come up.”
There’s “such a large population, such a small percentage has been affected. Even smaller (percentage of people) died. It’s very unrealistic to be terribly alarmed when it’s still, you know, more than five degrees separated from me and the people I know.”
Harris continued, “You don’t go around worrying about the flu because you may be doing the right things to keeping yourself from getting it. So if you’re doing the right things to keep yourself from getting it, don’t be in a state of alarm … it’s unnecessary anxiety.”” title=”Louis Harris, 27
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 3
“I’m a chef, we know a lot about staying sanitary and things like that. You know the coronavirus is as much a threat as the flu. I haven’t gotten the flu, you know? Or as much a threat in relativity as H1N1, swine flu, mad cow, or all these other scares that come up.”
There’s “such a large population, such a small percentage has been affected. Even smaller (percentage of people) died. It’s very unrealistic to be terribly alarmed when it’s still, you know, more than five degrees separated from me and the people I know.”
Harris continued, “You don’t go around worrying about the flu because you may be doing the right things to keeping yourself from getting it. So if you’re doing the right things to keep yourself from getting it, don’t be in a state of alarm … it’s unnecessary anxiety.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/RM3RWXIPSJHJPC3VWY3E23EMCY.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 3
“I’m a chef, we know a lot about staying sanitary and things like that. You know the coronavirus is as much a threat as the flu. I haven’t gotten the flu, you know? Or as much a threat in relativity as H1N1, swine flu, mad cow, or all these other scares that come up.”
There’s “such a large population, such a small percentage has been affected. Even smaller (percentage of people) died. It’s very unrealistic to be terribly alarmed when it’s still, you know, more than five degrees separated from me and the people I know.”
Harris continued, “You don’t go around worrying about the flu because you may be doing the right things to keeping yourself from getting it. So if you’re doing the right things to keep yourself from getting it, don’t be in a state of alarm … it’s unnecessary anxiety.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 0
“I feel if you’re healthy and if you’re paying attention to your body and psychological things, you’ll be OK. Just be careful and that’s it.
“I’m working as an opera singer, so the coronavirus affected definitely my contracts with other countries because I can’t travel ’cause now we see that borders are closed.”
Pirshina added, “Hopefully it’ll be over soon and everything will be fine.”” title=”Evgenia Pirshina, 41
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 0
“I feel if you’re healthy and if you’re paying attention to your body and psychological things, you’ll be OK. Just be careful and that’s it.
“I’m working as an opera singer, so the coronavirus affected definitely my contracts with other countries because I can’t travel ’cause now we see that borders are closed.”
Pirshina added, “Hopefully it’ll be over soon and everything will be fine.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/X3I7EXSPEJG3VECDSPO4ZHQ2R4.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 0
“I feel if you’re healthy and if you’re paying attention to your body and psychological things, you’ll be OK. Just be careful and that’s it.
“I’m working as an opera singer, so the coronavirus affected definitely my contracts with other countries because I can’t travel ’cause now we see that borders are closed.”
Pirshina added, “Hopefully it’ll be over soon and everything will be fine.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m actually more worried about the effect it’s going to have — and you can already see it — on how people are behaving, you know? Especially the people that are hoarding sanitizers. I feel like that seems to be a bigger worry for me, because … some people want to take advantage of the situation. And, to me, that’s worse than the actual coronavirus itself.”” title=”Alex Renteria, 31
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m actually more worried about the effect it’s going to have — and you can already see it — on how people are behaving, you know? Especially the people that are hoarding sanitizers. I feel like that seems to be a bigger worry for me, because … some people want to take advantage of the situation. And, to me, that’s worse than the actual coronavirus itself.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/6DIBVN3TJRH7ZIWX766A2KO5NQ.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m actually more worried about the effect it’s going to have — and you can already see it — on how people are behaving, you know? Especially the people that are hoarding sanitizers. I feel like that seems to be a bigger worry for me, because … some people want to take advantage of the situation. And, to me, that’s worse than the actual coronavirus itself.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“I think it is a very real threat, especially if you’re not prepared. But, at the same time, I’m not about to be hysterical and buy up a year’s supply worth of toilet paper. … Whether if through a family member or though your job or though an organization … everyone’s affected by it. So I don’t think you can fully ignore it. But … I think if you give into hysteria that gives it a little too much power and makes things a lot worse.”” title=”Eli Estrada, 32,
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“I think it is a very real threat, especially if you’re not prepared. But, at the same time, I’m not about to be hysterical and buy up a year’s supply worth of toilet paper. … Whether if through a family member or though your job or though an organization … everyone’s affected by it. So I don’t think you can fully ignore it. But … I think if you give into hysteria that gives it a little too much power and makes things a lot worse.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/DI6HZDDWHJAZ3GC4AABUHLI2WU.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“I think it is a very real threat, especially if you’re not prepared. But, at the same time, I’m not about to be hysterical and buy up a year’s supply worth of toilet paper. … Whether if through a family member or though your job or though an organization … everyone’s affected by it. So I don’t think you can fully ignore it. But … I think if you give into hysteria that gives it a little too much power and makes things a lot worse.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“Personally, with my age group, I know I’m not going to be that affected by it as older age groups. But, I mean transmitting it to older people and immune-deficient people — that’s a risk, and I don’t want to be responsible for that, obviously.
“Also, I don’t think our government has had a great response to it thus far. I think there’s going to be economic repercussions that go beyond what we’ve prepared for. There’s going to be business shutting down and people out of work because of this. But there’s no social safety nets in place for people. … We don’t have enough testing. We don’t have health care coverage for everyone who’s affected by it. So, there’s going to be hits on a lot of fronts, not just the virus itself.”” title=”Derek Andersen, 26
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“Personally, with my age group, I know I’m not going to be that affected by it as older age groups. But, I mean transmitting it to older people and immune-deficient people — that’s a risk, and I don’t want to be responsible for that, obviously.
“Also, I don’t think our government has had a great response to it thus far. I think there’s going to be economic repercussions that go beyond what we’ve prepared for. There’s going to be business shutting down and people out of work because of this. But there’s no social safety nets in place for people. … We don’t have enough testing. We don’t have health care coverage for everyone who’s affected by it. So, there’s going to be hits on a lot of fronts, not just the virus itself.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/XE5SET3AOBBW7EACMOBTVB75RQ.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 6
“Personally, with my age group, I know I’m not going to be that affected by it as older age groups. But, I mean transmitting it to older people and immune-deficient people — that’s a risk, and I don’t want to be responsible for that, obviously.
“Also, I don’t think our government has had a great response to it thus far. I think there’s going to be economic repercussions that go beyond what we’ve prepared for. There’s going to be business shutting down and people out of work because of this. But there’s no social safety nets in place for people. … We don’t have enough testing. We don’t have health care coverage for everyone who’s affected by it. So, there’s going to be hits on a lot of fronts, not just the virus itself.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I think our hospitals our probably underprepared,” Snider said.
“I’m concerned because I think the Trump administration underplayed it. I thank God he’s listening to Dr. (Anthony) Fauci (the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases). Also, I realize having been a nurse my whole life, viruses can spread really quickly. It’s very concerning that it’s a pandemic, and I don’t know that people are being wise as far as social distancing, ’cause there were a lot of younger folks out at the bars and clubs last night. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’re immune to a virus. There’s no vaccine. It’s very scary.”” title=”Julie Snider, 70
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I think our hospitals our probably underprepared,” Snider said.
“I’m concerned because I think the Trump administration underplayed it. I thank God he’s listening to Dr. (Anthony) Fauci (the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases). Also, I realize having been a nurse my whole life, viruses can spread really quickly. It’s very concerning that it’s a pandemic, and I don’t know that people are being wise as far as social distancing, ’cause there were a lot of younger folks out at the bars and clubs last night. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’re immune to a virus. There’s no vaccine. It’s very scary.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/ZHN3WBRUARBYXPFLB3VLVSQGQ4.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 7
“I think our hospitals our probably underprepared,” Snider said.
“I’m concerned because I think the Trump administration underplayed it. I thank God he’s listening to Dr. (Anthony) Fauci (the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases). Also, I realize having been a nurse my whole life, viruses can spread really quickly. It’s very concerning that it’s a pandemic, and I don’t know that people are being wise as far as social distancing, ’cause there were a lot of younger folks out at the bars and clubs last night. Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’re immune to a virus. There’s no vaccine. It’s very scary.”
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m not necessarily worried about the coronavirus for my own sake, because of the age that I am. But I would say other people — who are having lung issues and all these other medical issues and they’re more susceptible to the virus, yeah, I’m definitely more worried about their health.”
Sao added, “I think I’m definitely more worried about my grandparents who aren’t in the best of health, and I know this virus could easily wipe them out.”
Since the infection has spread to the U.S., she has leaned on her faith.
“My hope is in Jesus Christ, and so I think knowing and clinging on to who I know Christ to be has helped me through this and I think has helped me to know how to respond better as a Christian.”” title=”Brenna Sao, 26
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m not necessarily worried about the coronavirus for my own sake, because of the age that I am. But I would say other people — who are having lung issues and all these other medical issues and they’re more susceptible to the virus, yeah, I’m definitely more worried about their health.”
Sao added, “I think I’m definitely more worried about my grandparents who aren’t in the best of health, and I know this virus could easily wipe them out.”
Since the infection has spread to the U.S., she has leaned on her faith.
“My hope is in Jesus Christ, and so I think knowing and clinging on to who I know Christ to be has helped me through this and I think has helped me to know how to respond better as a Christian.”” data-src=”/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/03/19/I2VWF7UQ2FA6FFKBMJK336Q6QU.jpg”>
Between 1-10, how worried are you about the coronavirus? — 2
“I’m not necessarily worried about the coronavirus for my own sake, because of the age that I am. But I would say other people — who are having lung issues and all these other medical issues and they’re more susceptible to the virus, yeah, I’m definitely more worried about their health.”
Sao added, “I think I’m definitely more worried about my grandparents who aren’t in the best of health, and I know this virus could easily wipe them out.”
Since the infection has spread to the U.S., she has leaned on her faith.
“My hope is in Jesus Christ, and so I think knowing and clinging on to who I know Christ to be has helped me through this and I think has helped me to know how to respond better as a Christian.”
