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Chronicles of COVID-19

John, a Charted Engineer, Cork

Item

Title
John, a Charted Engineer, Cork
Contributor
John
Subject
COVID-19 (Disease)
Coverage
Ireland; Cork; 2020s:
Date
14 April 2020
Language
English
Creator
Cork Folklore Project
Rights
Cork Folklore Project
Description
GENERAL PHYSICAL LOCATION RIGHT NOW

Ballinhassig, Co.Cork

USUAL LOCATION

Same

Q. 1 STAGES

It became quite clear, even in the early announcements, that the Corona virus was a major worldwide epidemic. It is an evolving, dynamic Pandemic and it is vital that WHO is universally followed. The government here acknowledged this situation and has been steady and resolute in its efforts.

Q. 2 EVERYDAY ROUTINE

I am retired, widowed and live alone. It was my practice before the epidemic to go for bar lunch followed by daily shopping in Dunnes Bishopscourt. I'd often encounter friends and neighbours and have a good chat.
I'm over 80 and now in strict lock-down. It’s been a bit of a shock to have to prepare full meals; my cooking attempts are improving!
I'm blessed by superb neighbours who get all my shopping, prescriptions etc. I'm also very lucky to have sufficient space, in the garden, to get some exercise and thus avoid serious cabin-fever.

Q. 3 GROUPS

No Response.

Q. 4 WAYS WE TALK

No Response.

Q. 5 COMMUNITY RESPONSE

No Response.

Q. 6 THOUGHTS AND PREOCCUPATIONS

No Response.

Q. 7 SIMILARITY TO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

No Response.

Q. 8 CHALLENGES AND COPING

No Response.

Q. 9 THE FUTURE

No Response.

Q. 10 IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT SPRINGS TO MIND?

No Response.

Q. 11 IN A NUTSHELL

No Response.
age
70+
gender
Male