Question

Write about your personal experiences of life in lockdown

during corona virus outbreak. You can share your

thoughts, feelings and new daily routines. Words limit-

180.​

Answer 1

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With most countries on a lockdown due to Coronavirus outbreak, how are people getting used to this new ‘At home’ status

With most countries on a lockdown due to Coronavirus outbreak, how are people getting used to this new ‘At home’ status | Photo Credit: AP/Jessica Brar

Team MetroPlus

25 MARCH 2020 20:16 IST

UPDATED: 26 MARCH 2020 14:05 IST

Does the idea of a 21-day lockdown make you anxious? Are you missing your family, and the joys of community? You are not alone. MetroPlus talks to people who are in self-isolation all over the world to demonstrate that now, more than ever, we are all in this together

Giulia Grimaldi — Turin, Italy; Digital Content Editor

I have been locked down in my apartment since Wednesday, March 11. I live alone, with my laptop, a few cactuses and a stuffed cat. I am on the fourth floor of a used-to-be-lively neighbourhood in Turin, Northern Italy.

On the first Sunday, I woke up at sunrise and sneaked out for a quick run. I hate running. But the urge of moving and watching the city still half asleep was so big I didn’t really think about it. I guess I just wanted to fool myself into believing everything was normal. Well, it isn’t. But going out is not the answer. It is crystal clear now that we have to stay at home. It doesn’t matter if I am healthy and young: I have to do my part and not put others at risk, not compromise the weakened healthcare system.

Answer 2

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The whole world has come to a standstill, and the reason is the pandemic COVID-19. All of a sudden, it seems we are a part of a horror movie. The villainous coronavirus is killing thousands of people, and we are feeling helpless. It has

turned our lives upside down. Even in our dreams, we could not have imagined ourselves conned to our homes, with no outings and unable to meet our friends and relatives.

Reasonably, the situation has given us a chance to look at things dierently. In the beginning, this lockdown was considered as holidays by some children, like me. Once extended, it has made us realize the value of attending schools. We appreciate the hard work of our teachers who are trying their best to teach us through online classes and providing us with study material. Teachers are not leaving any stone unturned so that we do not waste our precious time sitting idle. Although initially taking online classes was a challenge for them, nthey have quickly adapted so that our academic pathdoes not get aected. This has taught us never to run away from challenges when life throws them upon us and, to try to adapt according to the situation.

These hard times are teaching us the value of everyday food items like fruits, vegetables,

and groceries in our lives. They have become so valuable that nowadays they are not readily available. We are learning to manage ourselves with limited resources. We have learned

to respect our farmers and the vendors who are bringing these essentials to our doorsteps.

We have realized that we should never waste food because many people are unable to

have even a single meal during this lockdown period. It has also taught us life beyond junk

food as now we know that delicious food can be cooked at home too. We have become

more alert about personal hygiene and cleanliness.

The lockdown has also made us appreciate our parents, who usually work day and night to

fulll our reasonable (and unreasonable) demands and never complain.

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