COVID-19 Stories, Health-Related

Palm Beach County residents were asked:

Please tell us a story about how the coronavirus has impacted your life.

Some responses were directly about a health-related or medical experience (e.g., a stay in the hospital, safety precautions, etc.). These responses are shared below by date (newest to oldest). Click ZOOM IN to learn more about the resident and how they interpreted their response.


May 18, 2020

No home

It’s been very upsetting there’s no where to go. I can’t go home with see my family i have 19 grandchildren.
May 18, 2020

Lockdown

It is very tiresome to have to stay isolated. It’s also scary to think I may catch the virus.
May 17, 2020

Limited (Story #590)

The virus causes limitations. This is the first time i’m visiting Belle Glade/Pahokee, and all i’ve been is in the house. I was hoping to explore more than i seen
May 17, 2020

Gloves

Covid 19 changed the way people walk around. On my way to florida, we had to wear a mask all from North Carolina.
May 16, 2020

The new norm

It’s required me work remotely full-time. I’m truly understanding the importance of being technologically knowledgeable and adaptable. Being able to change with the time is important.
May 16, 2020

You don’t what you’re missing until you are forced to see it!

The corona virus has made me realize that money and material things are worth nothing if you don’t have the health to enjoy it! I have also realized how precious it is to be able to stay at home and not go to work, allowing me to spend more time with my family. The small things that you really didn’t take note of that matters the most.

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