COVID-19

**1/24/2020** **Total confirmed 846 / Total death 25 Countries & Regions 8** It's Chinese New Year today, you are celebrating it with your friends. Zhang texts. She tells you the Chinese government is asking people to stay at home themselves to prevent the spread of the virus so she can't visit her friends anymore. She also asks if you hear the news says there is one confirmed case in the U.S.. You text her back, [[-I am sorry that you can't meet your friend...and yes I heard about it, I think it's a guy who traveled to China recently. It's not a big deal.]] [[-I mean I don't think it will be that serious if you wear mask anad gloves when going out? You barely contact strangers on the way to others' place right? It should be fine... you are over-reacting. Also, I didn't hear about it at all, so it's probably not a big deal at all.]]

**1/25/2020** **Total confiremed 1320 / Total death 41 Countries & Regions 10** You sleep in today. When you wake up, you open your phone and find a report says more cases have been confirmed outside of China. You go to Google to search if there is any case in the U.S. and you find out there are only 2 cases here on the West Coast. You also read the report from (link: "WHO.")[(goto-url: "https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200125-sitrep-5-2019-ncov.pdf?sfvrsn=429b143d_8")] After reading it, [[-You decide to buy some masks just in case.]] [[-It's fine, you think, it's far away from here.|1/28/2020]] [[-You text Zhang to ask her situation and she tells you that the Chinese government starts requiring nationwide use of monitoring stations for screening, identification and immediate isolation of people, so there might be more cases confirmed these days.]]

**1/24/2020** **Total confiremed 2798 / Total death 80 Countries & Regions 12** A lot of Chinese who live in other countries are donating PPE back to China due to the shortage of medical supplies. You also donate half of the masks you bought. [[You just want to do something.|1/28/2020]]

**1/28/2020** **Total confirmed 4593 / Total death 106 Countries & Regions 15** You read (link: "an article")[(goto-url: "https://github.com/Pratitya/wuhan2020-timeline/issues/15")] today, and you cry out loud at home while reading it. You know what happened to that girl and her family is what is happening to thousands of other families as well. You can't even imagine what if something happened to Zhang. [[-Will it be better soon?]] [[-It will be better soon.]]

**1/29/2020** **Total confirmed 6065 / Total death 132 Countries & Regions 16** A lot of things happened today. More countries claim travel ban to mainland China; (link: "WHO declares global emergency over coronavirus;")[(goto-url: "https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/wuhan-coronavirus-china-intl-hnk/h_6c2d7a8766c09b8abda4068cd52be674")]The Red Cross in China is under fire for not getting supplies to hospitals fighting coronavirus; (link: "Numbers of are still increasing...")[(goto-url: "https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200129-sitrep-9-ncov-v2.pdf?sfvrsn=e2c8915_2")] You are really worried and overwhelmed by all that happens. [[-You text everyone you know who is in China now to check their safety.]] [[-You comfort yourself that at least it's all good in the U.S.]] [[-It is more serious than you thought. You feel more insecure about the situation.]] [[-What...What's going on? Is this real? Can we start 2020 again?|1/1/2020]]

**1/30/2020** **Total 7818 / Total death 170 Countries & Regions 19** "The new patient is the spouse of the Chicago woman who brought the infection back from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak, CDC and Illinois health officials said during a press briefing. Health officials said the new patient is currently in good condition." She keeps asking you how's the situation in the U.S. now, you respond [[-It's fine, it's all good. They are monitoring all the potential patients, and there isn't any case in the state where I am so don't worry! ]] [[-I don't know, it seems fine now. The CDC reported there are only a few cases on the west coast, so I don't think it will be that bad.]]

**2/3/2020** **Total confirmed 17391 / Total death 362 Countries & Regions 24** It's the first time you argue with Zhang about coronavirus. You text her today and tell her that you are confused by all the information and news you saw online about coronavirus in China. She tells you to follow the official news. HOW COULD ONE BELIEVE OFFICIAL NEWS, you think. You argue with her, but she says: "What else could you do under this circumstance?" Your conversation ends. [[-The government won't tell the truth. They will only tell people what they want them to know. Don't you remember when they said the coronavirus was a rumor?!]] [[-I guess she is not wrong, what else could one believe now.]] [[-Whatever, I believe no media.|2/15/2020]]

**2/6/2020** **Total confirmed 28276 / Total death 565 Countries & Regions 25** You've never seen so many people - almost everyone who reads the news in China - being so upset about the government. Everyone you know is forwarding one news "The Whistleblower Doctor Li Wenliang Passed Away After Rescue". Everyone is commenting "There should be more than one voice in a healthy society". It's overwhelmed. [[-You forwarded the article too. Like everyone else, you are so disappointed and you want an explanation. ]] [[-You read the article but choose to not forward it. Everyone is commenting the same thing. You almost feel ironic that people only care when things threaten themselves.]] [[-To be honest, you don't really care. You don't know Li Wenliang. You don't even know he was one of the eight people who reported the virus the earliest till today. Things are already like this anyway, it doesn't really matter.]] [[-You wish there is a time machine to take everyone back to three weeks ago, when you all thought the "new SARS" is a rumor.|open it.]]

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-You almost feel ironic that most people who are forwarding it now will probably forget about it in two days. They don't even know who are they being mad at. [[You turn off your phone and leave it away.|2/15/2020]]

-To be honest, you don't really care. You don't know the doctor. You don't even know what he did till today. It's already like this anyway, it is too late. [[You turn off your phone and leave it away.|2/17/2020]]

**2/15/2020** **Total confirmed 50580 / Total death 1526 Countries & Regions 26** It's been a while since the last time you talked to Zhang. You guys talk today. She sounds less stressed on the phone which makes you feel better, even you know the situation is still intense. (live: 10s)[(go-to: "2/17/2020")]

**2/17/2020** **Total confirmed 71429 / Total death 1775 Countries & Regions 26** You wake up today and feel your chest hurts and you have phlegm. You are a little bit worried given the current situation, so you go to CVS to buy the medicine. Later at night, you have a fever. Your temperature is 102.4 F. You take the pills and go to bed with one thought in mind, [[-I will be the first case of coronavirus in the state.]] [[-It's fine, it's probably the flu. ]]

You recall that someone in your class looks sick today. "Damn it, I probably get the [[flu|2/18/2020-1]] from her." You think.

**2/18/2020** **Total confirmed 73332 / Total death 1873 Countries & Regions 26** You didn't sleep well last night. You take the temperature again this morning and the fever reduces a little bit. You also feel better, but just in case, you still [[go to the doctor]] after class.

**2/19/2020** **Total confirmed 75204 / Total death 2009 Countries & Regions 26** It is indeed flu. You are infected by influenza A. It's the first time that you are glad you have flu in your life. [[I should still be careful though.|2/22/2020]] [[Haha I thought I am gonna die. I guess I am really being over-panic.|2/22/2020]]

**2/22/2020** **Total confirmed 77794 / Total death 2359 Countries & Regions 29** Zhang texts you. She saw news earlier says the coronavirus is spreading in the U.S. now and she is really worried. You text her back: [[-Yes I saw the news. I think it's not a problem of whether it will happen or not, it's a problem of when it will happen. There are already confirmed cases in the state near me, and the scientists said there are more cases that haven't been tested yet.]] [[-It's fine, the news are always exaggerating the fact, and even if it happens, it won't be that bad just considering the technical and medical level in the U.S..|2/27/2020]]

**2/23/2020** **Total confirmed 78811 / Total death 2462 Countries & Regions 29** You are chatting with your friend after class. You tell her that the situation is getting worse in a lot of other countries outside of China. Korea has 602 confirmed cases. The total confirmed cases in Italy has risen from 3 to 132 over the weekend. Death cases are increasing and the governments are still not paying enough attention as well the most people. Your friend tells you, [[-Oh I don't really read the news. Is it really bad? What did the government do?]] [[ -I know, I see the news. It's crazy that how fast it spreads. Hopefully the U.S. government has prepared for it. Well... actually hopefully it won't happen in the U.S.. ]]

You tell her the news you read. She doesn't seem really care though. It's also getting the time to your next class, so you say goodbye to her. You also tell her that if she has time, she should check out the news every day. Speaking of news, you recall that your friend from Japan told you earlier today that if the situation doesn't get better by May, the International Olympic Committee will cancel the Olympic in Japan rather than postponing it. Your friend joked that if so the Japanese will start a war. [[It really doesn't feel real.|2/24/2020]]

The conversation falls into silence. [[Hopefully, you think.|2/24/2020]] -I know, I see the news. It's crazy how fast it spreads. Hopefully, the U.S. government has prepared for it. Well... hopefully it won't happen in the U.S..

**2/27/2020** **Total confirmed 82294 / Total death 2804 Countries & Regions 47** (link: "CDC confirms first possible community transmission of coronavirus in U.S..")[(goto-url: "https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/cdc-confirms-first-possible-community-spread-coronavirus-case-in-us.html")] (link: "CDC officials warn of Coronavirus outbreaks in the U.S.")[(goto-url: "https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/coronavirus-us.html")] [[...|2/29/2020]]

**2/29/2020** **Total confirmed 85403 / Total death 2924 Countries & Regions 54** Zhang texts you Saturday and brings you probably the only good news you've heard within the month. She says the situation is getting better in China. It had been over 3 days that the curve is decreasing. You respond: [[-You should still be careful though. The government probably hides the number, also it's not like it's totally over. ]] [[-The situation is not good outside of China, there are 4351 confirmed cases that emerged outside of China. Like I don't even know why they didn't do anything, they have an entire month to do something to prevent it after it happened in China.]]

**3/1/2020** **Total confirmed 87137 / Total death 2977 Countries & Regions 59** It's March, nothing changes as you wish in the new month. (live: 6s)[(go-to: "3/5/2020")]

**3/5/2020** **Total confirmed 95324 / Total death 3281 Countries & Regions 86** Everyone is so excited about the coming week of spring break. You go out for dinner with your friend, and you are talking about your plan for spring break. You tell him, [[-I am not going anywhere, I don't think traveling is really safe now just considering all the risks. You know, the virus, travel ban, and other things.]] [[-I was planning to visit my friend in Portland, but I didn't really decide whether to go or not given the current situation. How about you?]]

**3/8/2020** **Total confirmed 105586 / Total death 3584 Countries & Regions 102** You've been constantly receiving messages from your family and friends asking about your situations lately. They are worried about you. "璐璐，你怎么样啊，美国现在疫情形势严峻，你千万不敢大意，一定要自己保护好自己啊！" "璐孩儿，你怎么样啊，我看美国最近爆发了，你什么打算啊？" "娃，你那边情况咋样啊，我们都特别担心你，现在国内的情况稳定下来了，你们那边不好了。你需不需要我们从国内给你寄口罩过去啊。" "现在情况比较严重了，你那边一切都好么？自己做好准备了没？大使馆的撤侨申请有没有填？" [[-You are worried and stressed as well.]] [[-You think they are over-reacting. Everything is normal.|3/12/2020]]

**1/1/2020** It is the first day of 2020, you wake up and feel refreshed. It's the second year you've lived in the U.S., you lay on the bed and [[unlock your phone.]]

Tons of new messages pop up. [You got some messgaes from your friends]<c1|[(click-replace:?c1) [Happy New Year love, you will do amazing things in 2020!!!]] [As well as your family in China.]<c2|[(click-replace: ?c2) [新年快乐孩儿！希望你2020年能够继续做自己喜欢的事情，学习更多有趣的技能！！我们都爱你哦！]] You scroll down a little bit and found a few news, you [[open it.]]

Most of the news is about the New Year today. You scroll to the bottom, just when you are going to quit the app, one news captures your eyes. The title for this news is "New SARS appears in Wuhan". You stay on the page, and think: [[-Another clickbait.]] [[-I should report this rumor.]] [[-New SARS?]]

**1/5/2020** You receive a text from Zhang today, she asks if you are ready for school. You tell her that you are very excited about the [[new semester.]]

<img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/ngfhvx2o95acxebapqvh9wbthemo4rj6.jpg width="300"> <img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/cnuy60mpv0gess3ppco81zyjdmsplfr6.jpg.jpg width="300"> <img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/z8nfjrxuujhrkp6hlzmwmk0gtgil4kfb.jpg.jpg width="300"> <img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/en6k1199p78gru8pdr2dyba80krhwgke.jpg.jpg width="300"> <img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/xpkq5g1gupzsw1jmo9z6qah487jc9743.jpg.jpg width="300"> You forward this to your family group chat and warn everyone to be aware just in case. Your mom Zhang responds to you a day later tells you that the government clarifies it is a rumor. A few days later, it is [[1/5/2020]] the last day before school starts.

**1/10/2020** The first week went really fast. You don't even notice that it's almost the time for Chunyun in China, the crazy travel season before the Chinese New Year, so you text Zhang to ask what's her plan for the new year. She texts you back [["I am going to Hainan with your grandma and will probably stay there till the end of January." ]]

"That's nice, you guys can go to the beach every day! I wish I am there." (live: 6s)[(go-to: "1/21/2020")]

**1/21/2020** **Total confiremed 282 / Total death 0 Countries & Regions 4** It all happens over one night. You wake up today and turn on your phone as usual to look at the news. Suddenly, your screen is fulfilled with one news: (link: "The outbreak of the new virus in Wuhan")[(goto-url: "https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/wuhan-coronavirus-china-intl-hnk/h_6c2d7a8766c09b8abda4068cd52be674")] You text Zhang, immediately she responds. She tells you that the situation is not good in Wuhan. The government hides the number, and some medical staff is infected, nobody really knows the truth. The government is planning to shutdown the city to prevent further spread in China. You think [[-Shut down a whole city? That's insane.]] [[-Hopefully it will better soon. Just wear masks when you go out.]] [[-Do you need some any masks? I can mail you some from here. ]]

"That's probably the best way to do now". Zhang says. She tells you she is fine, there is only one confirmed case in where she is. Even though, you are still a little bit worried. (live: 7s)[(go-to: "1/24/2020")]

Zhang tells you she is fine, there is only one confirmed case in where she went on vacation. Plus she bought some masks earlier. Even though, you are still a little bit worried. (live: 7s)[(go-to: "1/24/2020")]

You open Amazon and search N95 masks, that's the type the media recommends people to buy. However, they are sold out. The only one box in stock is sold at extremely high price. You open another online shopping app and find three boxes left. The price is still higher than normal, but you decide to take all of them before they are sold out as well. (live: 12s)[(go-to: "1/27/2020")]

You ask her whether you should buy some masks just in case. She says yes, [[no one can really tell what will happen.|-You decide to buy some masks just in case.]]

She tells you she is planning to quarantine herself to avoid people. She also says she is fine, there is only one confirmed case in where she went on vacation. Even though, you are still a little bit worried. (live: 7s)[(go-to: "1/24/2020")]

[[You don't know.|1/29/2020]]

[[You comfort yourself.|1/29/2020]]

Fortunately, people you know are all healthy and safe. You are stressed, so you decide to [[go out for a cup of coffee with your friends to distract yourself.]]

Although you are still worried and stressed about the future, so you decide to [[go out for a cup of coffee with your friends to distract yourself.]]

"I should probably follow the instruction that is given by scientists and doctors in China." You think. (live: 6s)[(go-to: "1/30/2020")]

You turn off your phone and get up from bed. A few days later, it is [[1/5/2020]], the last day before school starts.

You report the news and it doesn't take too long to get a response from the account says they take the news down. A few days later, it is [[1/5/2020]], the last day before school starts.

You click in. There are a few [[screenshots]] of doctors from Wuhan hospitals warning everyone in the group chat that there is a new virus that is similar to SARS.

While you two enjoy the coffee, You ask your friend E what she thinks about this public health crisis. She says: [[-Chill out dude, we will be fine.]] [[-I read the news. I don't think it will be bad here though, but also who knows.]] [[-I don't know. I agree with you that the U.S. government should prepare in advance and take it seriously just given that what happened in China now might also happen here, but I don't think they will.]]

"I hope so. I am just saying that I think the government should pay more attention and take it more seriously." You respond. Your friend rolls her eyes at you. She thinks you are paranoid. You stop talking about coronavirus. [[You are coming out for distraction not more stresses, you remind yourself.|2/3/2020]]

The conversation about coronavirus ends. You remind yourself that you are coming out for distraction not more stress. (live: 6s)[(go-to: "1/30/2020")]

You know that's true. Not only the government, but also most of the other people probably think the same. This makes you more worried about it because you know the same mistake may happen here. (live: 10s)[(go-to: "1/30/2020")]

"Don't underestimate this virus, it's better to be prepared. The cases have already surpassed the SARS outbreak." Zhang says to you. You promise her that you will be careful and tell her a couple of times don't worry, finally she leaves you alone. (live: 10s)[(go-to: "2/6/2020")]

"It's hard to say. It spreads fast than you thought. It peaks in China now, hopefully the curve will be flattened down soon. You better be prepared just in case. The cases have already surpassed the SARS outbreak." Zhang says to you. You promise her that you will be careful and tell her a couple of times don't worry. (live: 12s)[(go-to: "2/3/2020")]

Change color of text affected words Change color of links [[unlock your phone|unlock your phone.]] <div class="green'>[[This link is green!]]</div>

[[You put your phone away.|2/6/2020]]

[[You still don't agree with her, but you don't want to annoy her either at this point.|2/6/2020]]

You go through the list of people you met and places you went in the past few days while feeling dizzy. Being sick makes you stupid. You tell yourself you have to contact everyone tomorrow to warn them that they might be infected by you. The last thing you think before you fall asleep is whether your insurance will cover all the costs. (live: 16s)[(go-to: "2/18/2020")]

"You haven't recently travelled internationally, have you?" The doctor asks you when he comes in. "Nope." You answer. He takes the swab test and tells you that you have to wait till tomorrow to get the result back. He says it's probably [[flu|2/19/2020]].

**2/24/2020** **Total confirmed 79331 / Total death 2618 Countries & Regions 30** Your favorite bookstore in Beijing sends out an email to all the subscribers to encourage people to buy their digital books and gift card as they are having a really hard time maintaining their business. You do so to support them, but you know that thousands and hundreds of other people are facing the same situation, maybe even worse. You don't know how they will get through this. (live: 16s)[(go-to: "2/27/2020")]

She agrees with you. "How are you? I see the news says the first death case is reported in the U.S. today. WHO says the outbreak has reached the 'highest level' of risk for the world. Is everything ok with you? Do you need anything? I can ship it to you from here." You tell her that you are following the instruction given by the scientists, and it seems fine here, at least in where you are there isn't any confirmed case. [["I am good, don't be paranoid." You tell her.|3/5/2020]]

Both of you don't know what to say. She just repeats herself again to tell you take care of yourself and be thoughtful of the news. [[You prmosise her you will.|3/1/2020]]

**3/4/2020** **Total confirmed 93091 / Total death 3196 Countries & Regions 77** Today, you read an article your Chinese friend forwarded. It's about Chinese students who got attacked on the street because of wearing masks. It reminds you of the Chinese girl you saw with a mask on a few days ago on a bus. [[-They are wearing masks to protect themselves, WTF? Are people crazy? They should be able to do whatever makes themselves feel the most comfortable and safest. ]] [[-I don't know...It is crazy that racism has come up again, but I guess if you are the only one who wears a mask on the street, I can see why people feel strange and may even be suspicious. Especially at this time, if you are Asian, I guess people might subconsciously associate you with the coronavirus? I don't know.]]

[[You are mad, and you also realize that racism has once again come up.|3/5/2020]]

[[You think about the girl with mask again, hope she is safe.|3/5/2020]]

"Boo" He jokes with you, "It's fine, don't worry that much. Come with me and my friends! We are going to Barcelona for a week!" [["-Nope thanks. you are going for a week? Man there are already confirmed cases in Barcelona. You better be careful."]]

"It's fine. Stop being like a mom." He laughs and starts to talk about something else. You know you won't persuade him to not travel, even if he doesn't, so many other people are still traveling, you can't stop everyone. [[Alas...|3/8/2020]]

"I am going to Barcelona with my friends for a week! You should visit your friends. It's fine, everyone is traveling it's not a big deal." He says. That's exactly why you hesitate, you say to yourself. After dinner, you tell him to be careful when traveling as there are cases confirmed in Spain, and overall the situation in Europe is not good. [["Whatever." He says.|3/11/2020]]

You are stressed about the heavy travel period that will take place during spring break. You are also stressed about people's attitudes here in the U.S., not a lot of people are taking the coronavirus seriously enough. And you know this will worsen the spread of coronavirus. The news says there are 7375 cases confirmed in Italy - two times more compared with the data three days ago. You think also wish the U.S. government will learn from them - as they are all white people - yet Trump says "I think we're doing a really good job in this country at keeping it down...a tremendous job at keeping it down". [[It's the scientists and physicians who should talk, not politicians.|3/11/2020]]

She feels a little bit upset too. At 12AM in the U.S., she texts you "Happy New Year! I miss you!" (live: 6s)[(go-to: "1/25/2020")]

**2/18/2020** **Total 73332 / Total death 1873 Countries & Regions 26** It is indeed flu. You find out after seeing the doctor. He sends the swab test result to you a day after and tells you that you are tested positive for influenza A. After taking medicine for a week, you feel normal. (live: 7s)[(go-to: "2/22/2020")]

Both you are worried, you really wish the government could do something to prevent further spread and risks before it's too late. (live: 6s)[(go-to: "2/23/2020")]

**3/5/2020** **Total confirmed 118319 / Total death 4292 Countries & Regions 114** The world doesn't feel real today. Earlier this morning, a Top-News pops up on your phone -(link: "'WHO made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.'")[(goto-url: "https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19---11-march-2020")] [[What?]]

[[-What on earth?! You click in and read the article.]] [[-You read the title without clicking in. They are probably repeating the same thing they said every day, you think.|3/12/2020]]

You read the article, and then you open the browser to [[search current news and updates about COVID-19.]]

You are looking at the data... When does it become like this? [[It doesn't even feel real.|3/12/2020]] [[You wish the time to go back when there was only one case in the U.S. when Trump said "We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China. It's going to be just fine."|1/25/2020]]

**3/22/2020** **Total confirmed 292142 / Total death 12783 Countries & Regions 164** You wonder why Zhang always reads your local news ahead of you. She sends you (link: "this news")[(goto-url: "https://universitycommunications-marketing.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/E5DEADF46B9703E92540EF23F30FEDED/BF5A9ECA033BA8AF0B3A73003FEB3522")] today, and emphasizes the things she already said thousands of times again. "You are staying at home right? I am just checking with you. Do you have enough food at home? I can ship things to you if you need any. Don't go out with your friends OK?" [[-"Here we go again. You are driving me crazy."]] [[-"I think I did all I can..."]]

**3/12/2020** **Total confirmed 125260 / Total death 4613 Countries & Regions 118** A lot of things happen today. When you are enjoying the sunshine of spring break, (link: "you receive a long email from the chancellor of the college.")[(goto-url: "https://officeofthechancellor.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/85B161552B6686512540EF23F30FEDED/DAD8810FF831720EA0F01D70678E0DEE")] It basically says, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school decides to extend another week of break and all classes will be transformed online for the rest of the semester. [[-You are really upset.]] [[-You are actually glad that they decide to do so.]] [[-This is just...not feeling real.]]

You won't see your friends till next semester, and you don't even say bye because you all thought you will see each other again after the break; You don't know how you are gonna take some classes that need special supplies and materials online; You still have a lot of stuff in school... There are just so many things you need to think and plan now. [[Where should I even start?|3/13/2020]]

You were more stressed before because you think that all the travelings will probably prompt the spread of the virus after spring break, so you feel a little bit safer now. Although you are still worried that the situation will be worse in the close future. [[You decide to go get more groceries tomorrow just in case if everything gets crazier.|3/13/2020]]

**3/13/2020** **Total confirmed 132758 / Total death 4955 Countries & Regions 123** You went to the grocery store today. You never knew that so many people could be in that space at once. Everyone is mass shopping. It's like everyone is being panicked over one night. This also gets you more nervous. In the end, you get a cart of things that you weren't planning to buy, and when you check out you realize now you could really quarantine yourself at home for a long time. After getting back home and organize everything. You check your phone and see a new message from your friend who went to Spain over the break. He says he might not come back until 30 days later. [[What are you talking about?]] You respond.

You never expect this will actually happen even though you thought the school will be canceled if the situation is getting worse, but when it happens, it's...it's just...[[not real.|3/14/2020]]

He tells you that a new travel ban has been claimed by president Trump on all flights from Europe. He is trying to reschedule the flights now. You take a deep breath, so many things happen in two days. [[You feel like you won't even be shocked by any news now.|3/14/2020]]

**3/14/2020** **Total confirmed 142534 / Total death 5392 Countries & Regions 135** More breaking news are reported today. You can't remember the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. last time you checked, but today's there are more than 2800 cases have been reported today. Trump declares a "national emergency" today. Europe has become the epicenter of pandemic, with more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China... Besides the news, you also get bombarded by the messages sent from your family and friends. You ignore most of them and go to the Chinese student group chat hope to find someone who know what's going on to [[chat and just complain.]]

Right after you click in, you know you made a wrong decision. Hundreds of new messages pop up. You skim through them quickly, everyone is asking the questions and being stressed about the situation "Do you guys plan to go back?" "Did you book the flights already? Mine got cancelled." "Go back if you can!"s "Are they going to transfer all summer classes online too?" "Does anyone know if the dorm is still open for international students?" "There is a new travel ban." "I have extra masks if anyone wants it." "Does the government ask everyone to stay at home?" "Where do you guys get your grocery delivered?" "Will this affect our visa?" [[... ...]]

Just when you are going to quit the chat, someone forward (link: "a breaking news")[(goto-url: "https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2020/03/14/allegheny-county-covid-19-coronavirus-first-cases/stories/202003140048")] in the group. [[-You are not surprised, you know it will happen here sooner or later.]] [[-You are losing your mind now. What should I do?]]

**3/16/2020** **Total confirmed 167515 / Total death 6606 Countries & Regions 151** Thank god the class starts again today. You did nothing at home for the past few days. Your friend calls you at the end of the day and asks if you see Trump's new Twitter. [[You open Twitter while she asks.]]

You don't know what to say. A lot of people are feeling upset and angry about what he said under the post, but there are also a lot of other people who support his opinion. You know that you didn't do anything wrong, and you are not responsible for this, but somehow, you feel guilty. (live: 12s)[(go-to: "3/17/2020")]

"I don't even know what to say. Is he crazy?" You almost scream on the phone to your friend. "I know. I am so sorry he said that. Literally, he doesn't know how to react and handle things at all." Your friend tells you. "I will vote for both of us! Don't worry." (live: 12s)[(go-to: "3/17/2020")]

<img src=https://pitt.box.com/shared/static/xrqsd56pzslcll64hooltbeastrxkmc8.jpg width="300"> [[-You are not that shocked. You think even though he doesn't say it loud, he probably thinks in that way anyway. ]] [[-Chinese virus? Seriously? You are mad. He really can always find ways to go lower.]] [[-Well... the outbreak did start in China originally.]]

**3/18/2020** **Total confirmed 191127 / Total death 7807 Countries & Regions 160** You go to bed really early today, so you didn't see Zhang's message she sends to you. You already fell asleep, but your phone keeps ringing. You were annoyed when picking up the phone. It was Zhang. She freaked out when you didn't respond to several messages she sent in the past hours. You are mad of being interrupted halfway of sleep. She doesn't say anything back and even apologizes for waking you up. You hang up the phone without another word. [[You know she is on edge, as everyone else is.|3/22/2020]]

**3/17/2020** **Total confirmed 179111 / Total death 7426 Countries & Regions 159** Your bottom line has been broke again and again. Whenever you think it won't be worse, someone can always find a way to make it worse. Today when you are checking your social media, the argument of whether Chinese people who are currently in other countries should come back, the topic is on top of the searching history, [[You click in.]]

You never thought one day you will become the target that people are attacking online. More accurately, it is the Chinese international students who become the target. "Foreign Virus." "Where were you when China needs help?" "Don't bring the virus back." "Don't come back!" "Why are you coming back now?" "You are selfish." ...... Negative comments are all over online. [[-You don't know what to say.]] [[-You are mad and you post something to speak for the International student.]]

You know there was a couple who flew from Europe to China hid their symptoms and later they had been confirmed positive for COVID-19. You understand that people are freak out because of that. You also understand that if no one can go through this again. No one can pay the price to take the risk. But we didn't do anything wrong. [[We just want to go home.|3/18/2020]]

You got hundreds of comments 3 minutes after you posted it, and 90 percent of the comments are saying you are selfish and thoughtless, you don't have empathy, all you care is just yourself...The is quite a few swears, you delete the post even before you read all comments. You are angry, also sad. It's ironic to see how people changed their attitude when their perspective changes. [[You left your phone away and try to forget the thing you see online.|3/22/2020]]

You go to the website to check the flight of going back to China, there are only a few seats and routes that are still available. The price is incredible expensive, and there is a warning says the booking may be cancelled anytime due to the COVID-19. [[You was planning to stay, but now you are not sure about that.|3/16/2020]]

You quite the chat. You already made your decision that you are going to stay in the U.S., and you got yourself prepared as much as you can. [[There is no need to let others bother you more|3/16/2020]]

You interrupt her before she says more. Both of you are getting annoyed. She is mad that you are over-reacting to her concern, and you are mad that she is passing extra pressure to you. [[When will this be over?! You are screaming in silence.|3/23/2020]]

**3/26/2020** **Total confirmed 462684 / Total death 20834 Countries & Regions 170** (link: "The U.S. now has the most known cases worldwide, surpassing China and Italy.")[(goto-url: "https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/27/health/us-coronavirus-friday/index.html")] [[Alas...You are numb, you don't know what's going to happen next.|3/30/2020]] [[You want 2020 to restart, even you know nothing will change.|1/1/2020]]

None of you know what is going to happen next, [[nobody knows.|3/23/2020]]

**3/23/2020** **Total confirmed 332930 / Total death 14509 Countries & Regions 167** It's the second week of online class [[-You adjust the quaratine life.]] [[-You feel like doing nothing.]]

You decide to treat yourself walking outside as a gift. When you finally breathe in the fresh outside air and walk on the street, you realize the spring is everywhere. The blooming flowers, the green trees, the humid freeze... You find yourself rest in peace for a second when the world is full of sadness and concerns. [[You never feel so grateful for a 30 minutes walk. When you come back home, Zhang call you.]]

Although it's hard to stay at home every day, you know this is the best way to keep yourself and other safe. You try to talk to your friends and family every day to keep contact with people. [[However, most of the time of your conversation you are talking about coronavirus and related topics.|-You still check your phone and news often.]]

You stay at the same spot every day; You lose your sense of time at home; You can't remember when was the last time you step out of your apartment; You can only see people online now... [[-You still check your phone and news often.]] [[-You try to not look at the news that much to avoid more stress. Although you still hear it from other.|3/31/2000]]

And today, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic has been postponed until 2021, Prince Charles tests positive, more countries report their confirmed cases...[[there really isn't any good news.|3/26/2020]]

**3/30/2020** **Total confirmed 693282 / Total death 33106 Countries & Regions 170** You find this (link: "report")[(goto-url: "https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/21/us-health-officials-prepare-for-coronavirus-outbreak-to-become-pandemic.html")] today when you are looking at the curve of confirmed cases in the U.S.. It was published a month ago, but it feels like years ago...What was I doing at that time? [[You can't remember.|3/31/2000]]

**3/31/2020** **Total confirmed 750890 / Total death 36405 Countries & Regions 170** It's your birthday today, and when you wake up, you finally receive messages that contain other than warning and worry from your family and friends. It's the first time you truly feel happy since the quarantine. [[What a time to celebrate birthday.]] You think.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" She shouts loudly from the other side. You tell her you just went for a walk and encountered the lovely spring. You think it's the best gift for yourself at this time. She laughs and says it is an unforgettable time. Then she asks:[["what's your birthday wish?"]]

[[You really do.]]

You never thought a normal life will be something you desire about. You want to see your friends, you want to go to the coffee shop you always go, you want to wear your favorite sneakers when the weather is good, you want no more people to lose their life, you want the virus goes away, you want people can just be together... "Man I really just wish the world be normal again." You repeat. [["It will."]] Zhang says.

After chatting hung up the call. You leave your phone on the table and look at the outside from the window. [[It will,|end]] or, [[will it?|end]]

"I don't know, it's better to be careful than not." She says. Anyway, she doesn't go out. At 12AM in the U.S., she texts you "Happy New Year! I miss you!" (live: 6s)[(go-to: "1")]

[[You don't really look at any news for a week.|1/29/2020]]

[[You know it's not right to think that way, but you are sure a lot of people are thinking like this.|3/18/2020]]

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[["I wish the world be normal and peaceful."]]