Participant 150 Community Conversations Interview
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2020-11-12
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
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In this interview, Participant 150 shares their experience of quarantining due to living with chronic medical issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant describes working from home and avoiding crowds, and only going to outdoor events. They share that the greatest challenge brought about by COVID-19 was not being able to see their adult children often. The participant describes learning to grow sustainable food, and future recommendations for supporting communities and organizing community resources to be prepared for future pandemics.
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Middlesex Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Recommendations, Positive Outlook, Individuals with High-Risk Health Conditions, View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, Acts of Kindness, Social and Economic Factors, Digital Divide, Factors Impacting the Digital Divide, Resources Needed, Unpredictability, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Social Re-Connect, Older Persons, Vaccine for COVID-19, Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic Needs, View of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020), Food Insecurity, Challenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for Children, Education, Self-Care Strategies, Employment
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