My trek to my first day of work began rather bleak. A light morning drizzle quickly transformed into a heavy London rain as I walked from the Underground in search of coffee before my day began.
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“After noticing an electronic billboard outside a local pharmacy that read ‘Wash Your Hands,’ I began to think about all of the signs that must be displayed around town on every business door offering information to customers about what was happening, and I wondered what those signs of the pandemic would tell us if we collectively viewed them.” Read more at link in bio.
University of Mississippi students and teachers are adjusting to a new way of life and learning as classes have Zoomed online during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some students say their workload has increased, others say they now have less coursework and a more flexible schedule. Read more at link in bio.
The COVID-19 epidemic has changed our world.
Just two weeks ago, families, teachers, and students were leaving for vacation, expecting a relaxing week away from their jobs and schoolwork. That quickly changed following the news that students wouldn’t be returning to their schools and employees would be transitioning to virtual jobs. Americans everywhere then realized they’d be braving a whole new world and reality. Read more at link in bio.
It all happened so fast, and some are still trying to make sense of the necessary life changes they are experiencing since COVID-19 became a global threat. Different people are dealing with it in different ways and pondering what it all means. Read more at link in bio.
Don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. Those are the wise lyrics of an old Cinderella (the band, not the Disney character) ballad. Some high school and college students are now realizing that as they complete coursework at home and social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ve probably heard some young people speak of FOMO, a term that means “fear of missing out.” Thanks to the pandemic, many of them are now experiencing ROMO – the reality of missing out on prom, graduation and sporting events. Read more at link in bio.
Roughly four weeks ago, many Oxford residents left town headed for spring break. Now, students, professors and remote workers conduct class and business from their homes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi and the world. According to the latest statistics from the state health department, Mississippi now has a reported 1,915 COVID-19 cases and 59 deaths as of April 6. The website statistics updated April 7 indicate that there have been 25 cases in Lafayette County and one death. Read more at link in bio.
Former Mayor Pat Patterson runs University Sporting Goods on the Square, one Oxford business that is temporarily closed because of the impact of COVID-19. “We are in an absolutely uncharted territory right now,” said Patterson. “This has completely ruined business for the spring, and what I am deeply worried about is how it is going to affect the fall, and whether or not there will be Ole Miss games here, and so forth, to bring in more people for the businesses.” Read more at link in bio.
As social distancing continues, state and local tourism employees and those who operate short-term lodging options are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as reservations decrease while event cancellations and postponements increase. Read more at link in bio.
Practice social distancing, implement self-quarantine, wash your hands, don’t touch your face—these are phrases we have heard multiple times a day for the past month. However, a new phrase has entered our thoughts: contactless delivery. Read more at link in bio.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, many people are now spending more time with their families. While it can sometimes be fun, it can also be challenging. read more at link in bio.
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