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Isaac, Midland

Storyteller: Jessica Thompson “Beep beep- my phone went off with a new alert talking about a virus spreading in China. I remember reading the article and thinking that it will never make it here.” A local police officer, Isaac stated when recalling when he had heard about the pandemic. When asked how the pandemic hasContinue reading “Isaac, Midland”

Morgan, Essexville

Storyteller: Jessica Thompson Morgan is a relatively new nurse, working in a Covid unit at one of the heaviest impacted hospitals locally. She states with all the commotion going on in the world she truly can’t remember exactly when she first heard of Covid. “It’s been the longest year of my life, yet when IContinue reading “Morgan, Essexville”

Liz, Midland

Storyteller: Jessica Thompson “I had no idea the morning huddle at work was going to impact the next year or more of my life” Liz had walked into work at the local hospital like any other day. She works as an emergency room technician. Her coworkers had gathered, and her unit manager made the announcementContinue reading “Liz, Midland”

Jack, Saginaw

Storyteller: Jessica Thompson “I found myself unemployed, like so many others. Initially, I thought unemployment was going to be the most detrimental aspect of the pandemic. I worked hard to build my business. Truly the hardest part about it is not being able to be with your loved ones.” Jack stated, when asked about theContinue reading “Jack, Saginaw”