Context: I am happy that the vaccine is being rolled out but sad at the lost opportunities of the past year and worried about the impact of Covid on my children and younger members of society.  I am also concerned about the economic fallout of Covid and how life will be different moving forward.  I don't think life will return to how it was pre Covid 19.  I am cautious about meeting up with friends again and doing things like going to the theatre or concerts or travelling outside of my local area.  I am hopeful that most adults will accept and have the vaccine in the next year and I feel that this will become an annual jab like the flu vaccine.

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Personally, I am fairly calm about the corona virus situation and am not panicking about the virus. M family and I have tried to buy what we need from the supermarkets without over stocking.
I believe that the corona virus lockdown is in place to ensure that the NHS can cope as the NHS is underfunded.
More people have died of the flu then corona, the death rate appers to be high because of the low numbers of tests available. If they were able to more tests then the death rate will be a fraction of 1%.

That being said, I believe that some sort of lock down is needed but it could have been done in a slight less strict way.

Context: I feel lucky that my job has not been impacted. It feels like the immunisation process is going well. It seems likely that there will be issues with new variants in the future, but as a species we are likely to be better prepared. It feels that many countries will need support going forwards. I feel that this is an inevitable consequence of human greed and a disconnect with nature. There were also papers published stating that it was only a matter of time before this happened, but global governments placed no pressure on the countries which continue to have wet markets.

Context: I feel that the coronavirus situation is beginning to see an improvement in death rates and cases per day. I’m hoping that the lockdowns will end soon, I’ve been very anxious in these troubling times not because of the fear of catching this corona flu virus but the economical and financial strain it has put on me the past twelve months. At this moment I feel frustrated and also anger towards our government for not handling this pandemic properly. Locking down my part of the country for nearly five months now is not the solution.

Context: I have been worried but at this moment I am feeling more positive. I feel healthy as do my family and because of that I feel more relaxed about the situation. I feel relaxed as it is the end of the day and I have had fresh air, I am grateful to be able to do this and be able to maintain social distancing rules. I feel somewhat frustrated that I am not being productive enough in quarantine. I heard on the news the death rate may be starting to plateau better which made me feel happy. I always feel a little anxious in the back of my mind not knowing when quarantine will end.

Context: Overall I currently feel cautious optimism regarding Covid-19 mainly due to the improvement in deaths and cases combined with new vaccines being introduced. It has been a scary time as the numbers of the second peak were very high and then new variations of the virus created further concerns. Now I’m just looking forward to seeing my family and friends and having some normal life back. It’s been a testing time emotionally as I’ve not see my parents for nearly 3 months, probably the longest time apart in my life.

Context: Right now I am feeling panicked. Alot of people from my area seem to be getting ill. In the last five minutes I've also heard about the prime minister which has made me even more nervous. I am not worried for myself but my children and my family. I worry I have not taken it serious enough. Even though I have followed all guidelines however I have recently got paint from non contact delivery. I don't want to get ill or my family too. I'm feeling very overwhelmed. It makes.me want to cry to release my emotions.

Context: I am feeling positive that the country has turned a corner in the fight against covid. I believe the vaccine programme is a success and will make a huge difference. I do still feel anxious that a third wave might come in winter, but for now I feel hopeful and am looking forward to getting my life back. I very much hope that businesses can bounce back once restrictions are lifted, and I want to believe that the summer will be positive. I am worried though that I might be being too optimistic, and that new variants might mean that we Go back to square one and need more lockdowns. However I don’t think I can dwell on this too much- I need to focus on positives to get through the next few months

Context: I am confident that the corona is fake. The whole year different stories have been told. Some of them are more fake than others. Looks they lost control over it and try to escape through finishing it. While vaccination is shown as relief, it brings restrictions to the people rights in particular in poor countries. No syncronisation in the information is seen that adds much confusion and disappointment. I would not make any vaccines at all but it looks they will force people to go for it without any choice

Context: I don't feel actively stressed and scared all the time, possibly because I spent my early teens watching films with a similar premise (pandemic, disasters, nuclear war etc.) and had perhaps already reached placed of acceptance before it even began. That said, I'm exhausted from the past few years and I'm definitely noticing it more with less to distract me. I do feel more relaxed than I did before this situation began, though, because I can rest in a way I couldn't then. I think I feel a bit frustrated with other people who aren't putting the effort in - I've been in my house since my activities & classes were cancelled the week before the lockdown was put in place, and people are still ignoring the guidance to stay in and stay apart. If it gets made compulsory, they'll only just be starting to be stuck indoors while I'll have been doing it for weeks already. I'm a bit angry that people aren't caring enough about others to just stay in for a bit.

Context: I feel a bit bored, like everybody. I'm lucky to have a job where I know I'm safe to go back. I feel quite relaxed about things generally, although there's bound to be an economic hit down the line for the country. I don't know anyone who has been affected with coronavirus so in that sense it might not have hit home as much for me as it has for others. I have also not had to see how this can affect hospitals etc. I can see why some people feel as if it's exaggerrated, but then I epxect they wouldn't think that if it was affecting them as it has others.

Context: I feel much better about the Corona situation currently. I am still anxious about potentially catching or spreading the virus, but I am comfortable in the knowledge that I am doing a lot of things to avoid this. I feel more positive about the future, but I also feel hesitant to get my hopes up about things improving in case something happens to change current progress. I do sometimes feel sad thinking about life before Covid and how out of reach it is now, but I am now more able to take myself out of that mindset and focus on the present. Ultimately, I feel slightly cautious about how I approach the situation right now, but I feel better.

Context: I am worried about the coronavirus situation as it is scary and I am anxious about what could happen. It is scary how it all happened so quickly as it was not very well know over here but now it is everywhere and you can’t get away from it. It has all happened really quickly over the past month or so and it is all you hear and read about on the news and radio and every program. I work at the hospital and I never know when I am going to be asked to not go in anymore as the situation is getting worse and worse and they are trying to find places where they can convert the buildings in to extra hospital buildings with beds for potential patients

Context: I feel really good I've enjoyed being alone with my family .my only worry or fear is seeing everyone when this all ends.its made me realise a lot more of what I want from my life.i have started to invest money for the future and tentatively made goals for a retirement plan.im not worried about the Corona virus, just maybe how people will react when we come out of it. I hope attitudes change with regards to drinking too much and people start to look more after their mental health and get outdoors more often.

Context: It's a time to reflect on how bad the world has become and people are beginning to help each other. We an only hope that a vaccine is discovered soon and we have every faith in scientists to do so. I do hope this is over soon. I am trying to keep positive and look on the bright side, but in the back of my mind I am worried about catching the virus and dying from it. I am confined to my house and am not sad about this, in fact I am enjoying being at home and and being away from the rat race. I don't know what else to say really. I'm on medication for serious depression and anxiety and am feeling chilled out/zoned out most of the time.

Context: I feel okay about everything at the moment because the vaccine rollout feels like we are finally coming close to the end of it. I am hopeful that things will be back to normal this year even if it isn't end of June like the roadmap is aiming for. I can't wait to get my vaccination and to see people, do nice things and go on holiday again. Even the thought of being able to have people round in the garden as the weather starts getting warmer at the moment is lovely and I'm excited to just get a little bit of normality back with that and then the gym and shops opening in the next month or so.

Context: I feel happy that the the peak of the latest outbreak appears to be past, and am hopeful that that the vaccination program is going well should eventually result in an end to widespread outbreaks. I am angry and frustrated at how poorly the pandemic has been managed by the government however. They were slow to respond to the changing situation throughout. Lockdowns were enacted too late, and lifted too early, which has resulted in a much higher number of deaths than might otherwise have happened.

Context: Relaxed because I am indoors and working from home. Connecting with friends and family using various online platforms to keep up to date with what is going on and the Corona pandemic. Relaxed because I am indoors and working from home. Connecting with friends and family using various online platforms to keep up to date with what is going on and the Corona pandemic. Relaxed because I am indoors and working from home. Connecting with friends and family using various online platforms to keep up to date with what is going on and the Corona pandemic.

Context: I feel that the situation is so big it’s unclear where this will end. I’m still getting my head around how much this has affected my family’s lives and routine. We’ve reviewed everything from our jobs to childcare. But we’re looking at the positives and doing our best to stay safe. Communication with family is important and making sure we use common sense with keeping ourselves as safe as possible is a top priority. That’s the main thing- I think our priorities have totally changed! What matters now is our safety- not so much anything else. Who wants to be the richest person in the graveyard? I also feel guilty that our Carers and NHS staff and countless other Key Workers are out there taking risks for the sake of the rest of us. They’re pretty stuck and I’m sure don’t want to be in this situation.

Context: I am worried about how effective the vaccination programme will be (how long will the protection last, and if other countries don't vaccinate then new strains might appear). I'm concerned about the accuracy of the lateral flow tests as the children go back to school. I am still staying in as much as I can. I am annoyed about the amount of money that has been spent in the name of covid, lining politician's pockets. I am worried about the people falling through the cracks, unable to access any financial support (I live in an affluent area and our local foodbank is incredibly busy). PLus I'm a bit fed up of being stuck inside, not being able to go anywhere.

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Need certainty of sight of the end of social distancing and restrictions on freedom of movement.

Want social places to re-open. Feel that pressures on NHS are being managed and capacity is not reached. Think there is a sense in shifting approach to the herd once again and not total lockdown.

Govt being clear with a timeframe would help, even if this was somewhere in May. I would not be prepared to remain observing these terms post-May.

Remain concerned at becoming an authoritarian society, but equally very concerned about breakdown of social cohesion and criminal activity and loss of law and order.

Context: The Corona situation may be improving because the COVID-19 vaccine has been developed now. There may be less spread of COVID-19 because some people have taken the vaccine. There may also be less spread of COVID-19 because more people have followed the guidelines of working from home where possible, social distancing, wearing a mask. So there are positive steps that are happening for the Corona situation where the spread of COVID-19 has reduced. I have concerns for some NHS workers and frontline workers especially minority workers including religious minorities such as Muslim people or ethnic minorities, who may have to work more on the frontline with patients.

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Overall my worries about corona have are outweighed by the positive changes that have happened because of it.
For example, spending a year working from home, having big events that I was dreading be cancelled.
Now that the vaccine is being rolled out I'm hoping that some of these changes will stay, but not knowing what my working situation will be in the future is making me feel anxious. My company hasn't decided how many people will be allowed to work from home in the future. It's also had a negative impact on wages this year.

Context: I am relaxed about the situation as it’s not as big a problem in our area as it is in the cities. I am a little anxious about my place of business as I work for a small family run company. I am enjoying the extra family time as we would not normally have as much time together due to work, school and nursery. I am a little worried about my parents contracting the virus as my father has asthma and COPD. I am a little angry at the people who are not listening to the guidelines and doing as they please.

Context: I am a little concerned that so many people are not staying at home and risking themselves and others just to enjoy the sunshine. I think the situation will get worse of the next few weeks but, hopefully, will then start to slowly improve. I'm worried what state the country will be left in as so many businesses will close down and the way we live in this country will be changed forever. So many small businesses and self-employed workers will struggle to survive. I am hopeful that a vaccine will be developed before the end of the year.

Context: Starting to get slightly frustrated with the lack of slackness to the rules as everything seems to be going a lot slower since the vaccines have started. I do feel a lot more positive about it all but it just needs to go a lot faster on opening up the country again. I work in the nhs and I see how drained everyone is so we need that hope that things will start to open again. We just keep hearing the same things all the time and it’s getting to political as well especially in scotland as the snp are trying to always put one over Boris down there which is annoying to me.

Context: I am content with the success of the vaccination roll out. Also how secure my employment has been and will continue to be as I work for the armed forces. I am fortunate in the fact that I haven’t lost any family members or close friends to Corona Virus and most of the older or vulnerable people close to me have had at least Their first shot of vaccine. I believe the country will remain capable of dealing with the pandemic and the economy will be in a position to recover through the good continues work of our healthcare service.

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i feel good. My family is fine too. We read a lot of books. we play computer games. we watch a lot of cognitive gear. We use this time to keep ourselves in good shape. It is very important to play sports as it is not possible to go to fitness centers. But you need to be careful on the outside to avoid getting infected and to wash your hands frequently.
I think that the situation will soon normalize and we will return to our usual life. Therefore, it is important not to be discouraged. What we do

Context: I am optimistic about the covid situation because of the vaccine drive in the UK. Although I hope that we can continue the vaccination programme without experiences the supply issues that may other countries are facing. For the first time in a year we seem to have a way out of the cycle of lockdowns but we will still bear the responsibility of maintaining low infection rates after lockdown is eased. Compared to how the situation was handled initially, the UK seems to be in  much better position than many countries across Europe.

Context: The Corona situation is difficult for those who wish to gather for religious festivals, such as those who go to the mosque during Ramadan. Mosques may be closed during Ramadan. Other places of worship may be closed during their religious festivals. It's also difficult for those who can't work at this time or can't go to school. The government should have handled this better by responding more quickly to the coronavirus situation. The UK government needs to provide more help to those who are experiencing financial difficulities. The coronavirus situation has also highlighted the need for good healthcare, so governments should spend money on good healthcare rather than wars. I hope that the coronavirus will stop spreading soon.

Context: I am hopeful that we are getting to a situation where Corona will be controlled. I don’t think that we will ever be rid of it but am hoping we will be able to live with it. I will be having my first vaccination next week  which has cheered me immensely. I think that the better weather and the vaccine has improved my mental well being. I feel I have reason to be optimistic for the first time in ages. I cannot wait to see my friends and family again even if it has to be outside, I have missed social contact so much more than I thought I would. I am saddened that so many lives have been lost or changed for ever and am not happy with the way the government has handled the corona situation apart from the vaccine roll out. In summary I feel less anxious and more optimistic.

Context: I think in this country there has been a massive overreaction to coronavirus. I feel relaxed about the whole situation even though i am in a at risk group of people. Closing down the whole of society will not benefit anyone, it would have been a better idea to shield vulnerable groups and keep society as open as possible and build up health services to cope. I think the virus will have a negative effect on everyone even leaving aside the health situation, the economic effect will be worse. it will likely leave everyone permanently damaged.

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My emotions have been quite up and down over the last few weeks as a result of being in lockdown. Sometimes I feel quite content. I know I am very lucky due to my situation at home. But there have been times where I feel lonely and miss having the opportunity to see important people in my life, such as my boyfriend.

I also feel for all the people whose families are being so badly effected and for those who have lost and are losing loved ones. Two of my friends lost their grandads within a couple of days each other and I think that is when the situation really hit home for me.


Context: I am very worried as my boss won't close the shop where I work with him, his family and a few delivery people. he's almost 70 so there's a big risk in me being there, considering I live with housemates and we don't know who could be sick and asymptomatic. I'm scared both for him and for myself, but I have a day off today before working the whole week. I hope that his kids either convince him to close or he takes more safety measures. Also I'm in Wales right now and I really miss my family in Poland, especially since most of my friends left to see their family. Im glad that they're safe, though, and I appreciate some time for myself off university

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I feel everyone in my country knows what they should be doing to stop the spread and death in this country so if we keep doing that, as most of my friends and relatives are as far as I am aware, then we will be over this in a few months.

I also feel happy that I get to spend time at home learning my skills.

I am still slightly anxious in case I get it as it can be very serious, and my partner works out of the house 5 days a week in a hospital, so that is slightly worrying.

Overall I feel positive though.

Context: It is worrying for the country as a whole and at the very least, someone I know will be deeply affected by this. However, I believe my vulnerable family and friends will take the necessary precautions so I am not worried too much about that. My university have taken appropriate measures so that I am not too stressed about exams and work coming up. Lockdown isn't too boring or stressful for me as I don't mind being inside and going for solo exercise. I think the government are dealing with it all reasonably well and people shouldn't criticise too much regardless of their political views. Obviously, I admire all the NHS workers and it does make me angry seeing absolute twats ignoring the rules of lockdown that could have a severe effect on all of us. I am quite gobsmacked by this.

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I’m feeling fairly relaxed about it all. I’m not worried about potentially getting ill, but I am very annoyed about the UK government response. They have been so ineffective in their implementation of a lockdown, they have failed the NHS by not providing adequate PPE and also failed all of us by pursuing a path which does not require testing of suspected cases. You cannot track a pandemic if you don’t test everyone.
They have lied about ventilators, claiming that a company was making them specially despite the fact that companies which already made them were not ordered from.  They claimed not to get the memo from the EU regarding bulk buying of ventilators. I really hope that once this is all over, this sham government are held to account by everyone, including the media who just seemed to nod and agree with everything coming from Downing Street.

Context: Hopeful but also fed up. Things are looking good with the vaccine role out but lockdown fatigue is dragging. I’m excited for things to start opening up again, but equally frustrated that some nations within the uk haven’t published dates or data for when things will actually open up. I hope this is the last lockdown we will ever have to have and don’t think our country can survive another one, due to the mental and economic impact. I would be fine with mask wearing and social distancing but otherwise would be frustrated with other lockdowns. It’s embarrassing that the UK as an island, has such a poor record with COVID compared to other counties such as Australia and New Zealand. I am also a bit worried these variants could put us back to square one if we allow them spread through the nation and the vaccines don’t protect us from them.

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I am really past caring right now as i have lost a few friends, who have died from it, so i dont really worry, as i have and am doing everything,that i am supposed to do, so I dont catch it and so far I havent caught it,
I do feel very frustrated, as every day, i see my neighbours, and people, doing everything they arent supposed to be doing, also all mixing, and not wearing any masks.
People are rude and ignorant, and then, they wonder, why they are catching it?
We will never get rid of it, as people can not do as they are told, Look at the weekend, we had a bit of sun, and people, were out and about, mixing, acting like they have never seen the sun!!
I dispair for this generation, and no wonder, i feel angry and upset, for all the poor people, who are doing, what they are supposed to do, and getting sick.

Context: it is disturbing, there is a lot of uncertainty which brings anxiety, I feel stressed because of many changes that had to be made. I'm anxious, a bit afraid, worried about other people, and I feel guilty that I'm not being able to help, like doctors help. I'm slightly uncomfortable because of the inconveniences but at the same time, leaving everything behind and going back home makes me feel happy, i get to take a step back and relax, my feelings are taken seriously whether caused by pandemic or not, I am extremely relieved to be able to take a break as everything stops, even though having to leave a lot of things behind was extremely stressful. but it forces us to take a moment and really take care of ourselves.

Context: At the moment I feel less anxious about the pandemic due to the vaccine being rolled out and the number of deaths per day decreasing significantly. The advances in the vaccines and lateral flow tests have led me to feel less stressed and safer to go out for exercise and for essential journeys to do the weekly shop. In addition, the fact more individuals are choosing to wear masks fills me with a higher level of confidence and makes me feel much safer than before when many people were choosing not to wear them even if they did not suffer from any health issues preventing them from wearing any form of facial covering whether that be a mask and/or a shield.

Context: i feel like the situation is coming to an end in the UK with a good roll out of vaccines etc. so hopefully by the summer everything will be  back to normal and we can start seeing family and going away again. i have been working through the pandemic the and i feel like a need a break, the sooner everything retuens  to normal the quicker the country can move forward. the biggest fear now is how long it will be untill the uk economy goes down and the stock market crashes and nobady is lending money again

Context: While I can appreciate the anxiety others are experiencing, I don't feel overly worried. I am in the middle of self isolating and will return to work like normal later this week. My job will not massively change. My life hasn't massively changed. My partner is struggling employment-wise but this doesn't worry me much either. A patient I work with was diagnosed with covid and despite many complex physical health needs, has made a full recovery. Infection rates are dropping. I feel quite hopeful at this time.

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I feel a bit of anger and frustration towards the governmentas I think initial  response could have been faster and better.
I feel very  sad for people who have lost their lives or relatives and am slightly anxious about my parents. I think a lot of people will be financially worse off because of this and I wonder what the future of the country will be.  I feel sad and  helpless for people on low incomes and I think the wealth gap will widen.
I am mildly anxious for my own situation but not desperately so. Lockdown has on the whole been ok if a little frustrating.  It would be easier if an end date was known, though this is not possible.

Context: I am content with my life currently. The way I see things: there things I can control and things I cannot (e.g. lockdown rules preventing socialising etc) therefore anything that I can control I make an active change and for the things I cannot control I therefore don't worry about it. I feel my university course has become slightly easier and more ""life friendly"" as now I don't have to commute as much and more teaching is done remotely. Regarding my job during the start of COVID19 I was working more than ever and making more money :)

Context: I am self-isolating and going out only to buy the essential items. I am ok about that. I do miss the Gym and Work but I can work from home and do some pull-ups and push-ups. I know if I can get angry but I do remind myself that it won't help. I have to stay positive and keep on for the safety of my family and me. It is what we all have to do. Work together and protect the nation. I do feel that economy will go down if we do not get back to work. I also feel sorry for the people who live paycheck to paycheck and unable to work. I can go on and on. I do apologise for that. Please stay safe and take care, Kleinberg. Regards

Context: I am fairly relaxed about the current pandemic situation as I am self-isolating and taking the necessary precautions as outlined by the Government. My only concern is for my elderly mother but she assures me that she is coping and has enough food for a few weeks. Another concern is people ignoring social distancing and spreading the virus. This may undo all the work that other people are doing. The actions of a few can undermine the efforts of the many. Those are my only concerns. There is nothing else that I have to say!

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It is bad that it has gotten so bad especially since other countries were experiencing before it reached the UK. precautions should have been taken earlier.  so many lives have been taken and so many more are at risk especially those who are on the front line as it were.
now I'm stuck at home (high risk) for 10 more weeks.
However, the reason why I'm calm about it is I know worrying or living in fear make things worse. I'm not prepared to live that way. instead I have lined up some things for me to do and determined to turn this around for my good.

Context: I think that the lockdown in the UK will lead to an economic situation involving deaths. If the economic situation is sufficiently bad over time,  it could lead to more deaths than the coronavirus. Professor Philip Thomas' modelling from Bristol University says a 6.4% drop in GDP will lead to more deaths than beating the virus. I feel hopeful less deaths will result, if the correct balance is taken. But I also feel a bit worried the government will extend the lockdown. I feel optimistic that most people will recover and the number of deaths will fall.

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i feel better about the virus than i did as i have now had my vaccination so feel better about it, where as before i was really anxious and worried about catching it as i have an underlying health condition,
i am still slightly worried about my family catching it , but not as much as they dont have any underlying conditions, so i,m feeling less anxious and worried about the virus than i was a few weeks ago
i also feel better and more relaxed about it now that more people have been vaccinated so there is less chance of catching it, and the numbers of people infected are going down every week.

Context: I feel fed up of it all as it has gone on for so long. I am fed up of others breaking the rules when I am putting myself at risk every day to work in a school and I haven't seen any of my family for a year. I am slightly optimistic for the future but I am always doubtful that the dates when restrictions will relax will go ahead. I don't want to get excited and then get my hopes up and feel disappointed. I am also very grateful that I am healthy and I am hoping that I do not catch coronavirus. I am excited to spend time with my friends and family again.

Context: I'm significantly more relaxed about the situation due to the rollout of the vaccine and the reduction of daily deaths from Corona in the United Kingdom. I think we're almost out of the lockdown and quarantine period as a result of that, and i'm generally relaxed about the situation now. If everything goes well in the UK, we should be out of lockdown by June and people's lives can go back to how it was pre-pandemic. This'll help people's mental state as well as repair the economical hardships it has caused on people and the state.

Context: I am feeling a lot more relaxed about the situation. Having had the vaccine and now seeing the effect around me where the numbers have dropped I do feel less threatend or worried about my and my families health. I am looking forward to the summer and the opening up of things and on the whole just feel optimistic. I also feel lucky as the sliver lining to this whole pandemic was a job change for me which has worked out to my benefit. I am happy that my child is going back to school soon and that he has come through this year without sever negative mental health problems and got through the school year as best he could. Life is hopefully returning to some sort of normality and that makes me feel a whole lot less anxious and worried.

Context: At the moment I am finding the Covid 19 somewhat confusing, at any given moment things can change very suddenly - I can't keep up with the guidance. The fact that the vaccine is now being rolled out is definitely a positive thing and I am looking forward to having mine. The situation is boring now on a day to day basis but it is important that we all stick to the guidelines and gradually things will go back to normal even if this does take a while. I truly am so grateful for the hard work and unrelenting passion of the NHS and the dedicated staff who look after us day in day out - together we will beat this!

Context: Okay, bored and fed up of not being able to do as much as usual, like go shopping and out for meals, go out for the day with my family. Unhappy that we can see more of my friends and family,  am missing having less people to talk to.  Happy that me and my family are all well and feeling healthy. Also I am fed up with homeschooling my child, as I have to work at the same time and this can be quite stressful. But looking forward to getting back to normal life later in the year.  I managing each day as it comes and keep busy at home.

Context: i am feeling very worried that somebody i know, or myself, may catch the virus and become very ill or die.  i am worried about how long this lockdown will last, and the impact this will have on our mental and physical health.  I am concerned about how long i will be expected to work from home, as my job is very difficult to do from home and i feel a bit useless.  however, i am enjoying relaxing at home and not being expected to be anywhere at a particular time.  i am enjoying the nice weather and am using the opportunity to get my garden in order.

Context: There hasn't been much change in my life style. So all I can do is wash my hands and stay safe. I work at a super market. So I'm a bit anxious about being a carrier. I don't want to end up spreading it to my friends, family and other cuatomers. But it's either I work or I starve. So I have to be careful. I wash my hands more these days. And symptoms from things like the flu or hayfever scare me a bit more. I just assume I'm going to be okay. And I always have the nhs to fall back on if I start to show a lot of the symptoms. Food shortages don't seem to be a major worry for now, but I wonder about wether or not anything could happen within those industries or with trade coming in from other countries.

Context: I feel most sad about future plans not happening in terms of summer. I miss my friends and human contact, going out and socialising was a big part of my life and well being. However on a positive note, it can sometimes be good to get out of routine, I like the sense of social solidarity and not having work to do. I find most frustrated when I see how it is affecting people differently, I worry about the increased domestic violence rates and it upsets me when people get angry at those in parks when not everyone has a garden, people have children that need to go outside, we need to be responsible but not shame others.

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I have various feelings about this.
1. I am anxious on a personal level because myself and my wife both have health conditions which make us potentially vulnerable to this virus, and so we are doing everything we can to minimize risk.
2. I am also anxious for the country, and the world, as I see health services at full stretch and struggling.  I am also concerned for all those at risk of losing their jobs and livelihoods.
3. I am sad for all those who have lost their lives, and for their families and loved ones.  I am also sad for all those who have lost their jobs and livelihoods or are suffering financial hardship.
5. I am concerned for all those living in countries where available funds and health provision are woefully insefficient to protect the population.
6. I am angry with our Conservative government for cutting back on our health service during the last 10 years, and for failing to prepare for such a pandemic.  As a consequence our NHS is stretched to the limit and the staff are under huger pressure.  I am also angry that the government have failed to provide adequate PPE or testing, placing NHS staff in danger, and exacerbating the spread of the virus.  I am also angry that the government initially had a reckless dangerous strategy to let the virus freely infect the population, which would have killed hundreds of thousands of people.  Even when they changed strategy and began to take measures to control the virus they acted too slowly, again exacerbating the situation and costing lives.

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I have come to terms with what lockdown life means and how I have to go about that life. While my life has not been altered as drastically as others due to being a key worker, how I work and what I am able to do at home has changed, not for the better.
I am comfortable living this way as I have become used to it, but I am ready for 'normal life' to resume! I just want to be able tom go and see family without having to work out if one or all of us being there makes it illegal. I want to be able to meet my best mate to have a brew and a chat about life. I can't do these things at the moment and I miss them.

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I feel very relaxed about the current Corona situation. I'm in good health, am not a person at risk from Corona and have no immediate financial worries. I'm currently on furlough and enjoy having free time to spend with myself and others. I'm happy for the lockdown roadmap that the government have outlined to run it's course until normality can resume once again in the future.
I anticipate we will have to live with COVID-19 as a way of life in the future. I'm pleased that there is now COVID-19 vaccines to help the most vulnerable.

Context: I feel optimistic that life will return to ‘normal’ soon. I think that the worst is over and numbers of cases and deaths will continue to fall so that lockdown can be lifted and things can open back up again. I feel that the vaccine program is going well and making a huge difference, and will continue to do so. I don’t feel worried about going shopping and I can’t wait to be able to go without a mask on. I am looking forward to things and I see the light at the end of the tunnel better now, rather than feeling like this pandemic will never be over. I just hope that it al goes to plan.

Context: its sad what is going on in the world hopefully the enconmy will recover from this. very gratefull for all those key workers out there helping the country and putting there lives at risk they are a big credit sad how many people have had to die from this and not nice for those familys if we stick together we can get through this and eventually get things back to some sort of normaility everyone just needs to stay at home so this doesnt drag on and on and on otherwise this thing will go on and more people will dies

Context: I am feeling more positive now we have a vaccine. I have also managed to lose 6 stone in weight since May 2020 so I am now not as worried for myself if I do catch COVID. I am very happy the children are going back to school on Monday and can't wait for them to be able to start enjoying life again. I feel relieved the home learning is over and hope our normal relationships resume. My Grandparents have had their vaccines and my parents will be next, we cant wait to be able to meet up with everyone again in the future.

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I feel as if I'm in a fortunate position of being able to maintain a relaxing lifestyle living with my girlfriend, simply spending more leisure time at home than usual (I worked from home before covid-19 anyway).

The thought of people I know and hold dear being affected is anxiety-inducing, but thankfully hasn't been much of an issue thus far, but that could change easily.

Overall it's just a bit surreal, easy to get used to ,but at the same time very strange when you remember how different your schedule is now, i.e. there's nothing on it..(except for some quizzes on zoom which are going down a storm tbf!)
I desire a return to normality, economic stability (I'm a freelancer, but my slightly dropped income has been compensated by fewer pennies spent at the pub) and being able to watch football and go out to the pub with friends, but all of that has to come at the right time, the last thing we want is to be off travelling about and then experience a resurgence of the virus.

Context: At this very moment I feel a little calmer because we have been in this pandemic for over a year now and I am still doing all the things I need to do in order to limit myself from catching the virus, however I am a little angry that people are becoming blase to this virus. I am seeing people not wearing masks, not giving way, not giving space and meeting up in ridiculous groups now more than ever. I also feel like the people who have had the vaccine have this inferior likeness about them as if they may not ever catch the virus ever again.

Context: At this very moment I feel a bit bleak. I'm tired of waiting for life to re-start. I feel like I've been trapped for a long time now and that makes me feel despair, although it's relatively mild now because the end is in sight. I have to remind myself I've been doing everything I can to keep my life moving forward while the country has been on hold. Some days it just feels harder than others. Possibly this is attributable to me getting drunk last night and that causing a low mood today. I can see people out in the street and I know I should get some air too but I can't bring myself to leave the flat. I haven't been out for a few days now.


Context: I have received my first dose of vaccine, as have my parents.  I feel more hopeful given the declining numbers of cases & the pace of the vaccination process.  I am still happy to abide by lockdown rules & work from home - I will be reluctant to return to the office environment.  I still do all my shopping online including food.  It will take me a long while to adjust back to ‘normal’ & I will need the situation to have vastly improved before then.  I hope the second doses of vaccine are rolled out in good time & that by next Autumn/Winter the situation will look very different from today.  I am optimistic about the future, but the future will definitely be a new type of ‘normal’.

Context: I'm feeling hopeful about the Corona situation in the UK right now - much of my immediate family has been vaccinated due to age or underlying health issues and I am less fearful now. I was terrified that something would happen to my parents who are in their sixties, or my eldest brother who is very immunocompromised but I am less stressed at this time. However, I am a recent graduate (during the pandemic) and I am struggling to find optimism at the moment about finding meaningful work I'm passionate about as I have been trying for months to little success. The market is awful and i have been unemployed for several months.

Context: I hope that the situation passes with a better outcome than the experts initially thought. I hope that life returns to almost normal within the next few Weeks and only very loose restrictions are placed upon us all. I am a key worker and I continue to work through this so this helps maintain a feeling of normality and routine. I imagine if I was sat at home watching the news that I may feel more anxious and  impatient. I worry that if outside exercise is prohibited that I may not see my partner and feel isolated.

Context: At the moment I''m not really that worried about corona, although my partner is struggling to deal with lockdow. I work from home much of the time but most days will go for coffee and take the dog out for a long walk which I cant do right now.  I feel slighty anxious but not over concerned as the death rate is still pretty low all things considered. Bordem is starting to become a factor as I am not a fan of tv and I'm start to go a little mad. My main concern is for my employees, and for how long I can continue to pay them, while doing this study I'm also doing company accounts to see how much money the company has.

Context: I'm feeling drained about the situation at the moment because I'm tired of being locked up. I understand the need for it but it's hard, especially mentally. The vaccine being given out at such high rates is making me hopeful but the constant changing of when we're coming out of lockdown is annoying now. The majority of people I speak to feel the same and I can even see the effects it is having on children. I think there's going to be many mental health problems to be addressed once we're out of this being a major emergency.

Context: currently i am remaining very calm and attempting to reduce anxiety for myself and those i live with. Although i do have some fear that i, or my loved ones could be infected, looking out for my mental health is also important. I definitely understand the severity of the pandemic and i don't think i am making light of it but ultimately i can only do so much, and i remain hopeful that the health service and the rest of the population prevail and we will get through this together. I feel like some people are getting very angry at others for their behaviour, and tensions between individuals have definitely grown in these hard times yet i see this as stupid and immature behaviour, remaining calm is such an important element.

Context: At this moment, I am pretty relaxed because it feels like a lot of things are going well (vaccines, lockdown relaxation etc.). I am looking forward to the rest of the year and hopefully eventually being able to go on a holiday once this is all finished. This will probably require me getting a vaccine so slightly nervous about when I will be able to get this and whether there will be a chance to get this before Summer ends due to my age range. Looking forward to returning to the workplace from time to time as well as I haven't had a chance to meet my new colleagues at work

Context: I'm feeling largely relieved (but that might more reflect the end of a busy and stressful day); and I'm encouraged by the progress of the vaccination programme. However, I'm still concerned that risks persist, and that cases have risen locally during February, and my community has seen its first cases. That means that there is still legitimate cause for concern, and the need for vigilance continues. But after all the disappointments of the autumn and winter, there is at last grounds for believing that something like pre-Covid normality will be possible before the end of June. This is a reason for hope.

Context: I am hopeful things will get better soon, with vaccination and infections coming down. But I am also tired and bored of lockdown. The winter months have been tough. I just want to be able to do things again and see family and friends. It feels like it's taking so long to get to that point. I feel I am getting impatient for things to get more normal. Each milestone the government has set out just seems so far away. I feel so lethargic and like I can't be bothered to do anything, even though I have more time.

Context: At this very moment I'm quite relaxed about the virus itself as I am doing all I can to prevent spread of infection and following strict guidelines to keep myself and others safe. The other effects of the virus are more what I am struggling with. I'm angry at those not listening and still continuing to break rules. I'm anxious and depressed at being out my routine, not being able to see friends and family and not being able to work as normal either. I'm worried about bills as being home all the time with a family has added to my household energy and food bills.

Context: I feel hopeful. There is still a long way to go but I am less anxious than I was. I am also feeling sombre and sad for all those that have died. I also feel a sense of duty in following the government rules and to keep going through this challenging time. I also feel grateful to all those on the front line, nhs staff, carers, supermarket workers, delivery drivers etc. I also feel glad I am able to work from home and stay safe. I feel like this is a life changing time of my life. I don't think we will ever face such a tough situation in my lifetime and feel like it will define us.

Context: At this very moment i am currently hopeful about the pandemic nearing a point in which life can be allowed to return to somewhat normal. I am excited to see venues and other locations scheduled for reopening. I am also glad to see that the majority of the vulnerable people through the UK are being vaccinated and are much safer to the more dangerous side effects of corona virus. In terms of the virus itself i am no longer worried for my loved ones as they are much more protected from the virus or have already had the strength to pull through having the virus.

Context: The situation is not really impacting my life, I already work from home, and my job is not high risk to loose. It’s a little bizarre not having our normal freedoms, but it simply presents new challenges for day to day life. This is a strange time to be alive. It’s a good excuse to get on with diy jobs around the house. Not being able to go out to the pub is also a little depressing. Other than that, things are pretty much plodding along as usual, well as usual as being locked down can be. The news continues on its strange course.

Context: I am quite relaxed as of now due to the number of cases going down due to lockdown and the vaccine. I just hope this is all done by the end of the year. The way the government has approached this has confused me as there was no reason in opening schools which drastically increased the cases and closed after a couple of months. They should have just kept them closed until the vaccine was made to prevent all these deaths. I like the lockdown because I was able to relax and spend time with my family and luckily no one in my family has contracted covid.

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I am worried about the situation as it doesn’t seem to be getting much better at the moment, cases are going up daily and people are flouting the rules the government set. I’m scared the rules will be tightened further and it makes me uneasy that I don’t know what the future will hold.
I’m particularly worried about my elderly parents, it upsets we I can’t see them and I desperately want them to stay well. It’s hard staying in the house all day but I don’t want to catch the virus and pass it onto anyone else. Life has changed significantly and I’m finding it hard to adapt.

Context: I am resolved to do what it takes to keep my family safe during this time.  I am trying hard to keep anxieties to a minimum so as not to pass them on to my teenage daughters.  I worry about the social effect this is going to have on all of us and how we will all deal with the situation when we are allowed to socialise again.  I am concerned about my parents who are both over 75 and am doing all I can to help them but this puts extra strain on myself as I am trying to work, run the house and make sure everybody is safe, healthy and happy.

Context: The situation is inconvenient but not too serious. Hopefully we will all get back to normal soon. I sense this situation has been exaggerated by the media and we will look back and wonder what all the fuss was about. I hope to be able to go out and meet my friends again soon. I am positive about the future and feel confident we will come out the other side a bigger and better country. I really appreciated the Queen’s speech on Sunday – it was a real morale booster. All We need now is some good weather to lift the mood further.

Context: I am feeling tentatively optimistic due to the vaccine rollout and improving weather but I am concerned about what will happen over the next few months. I just really want to see my family and friends again desperately. I want to be able to take my children on trips and make memories with them as well as seeing my grandparents and enjoying what time I have left with them. I would also like my job to be able to go back to normal now as well as I miss seeing colleagues, struggle not being able to provide care I could before and just want to be there for people again.

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I feel very fortunate at the moment. My company has gone out of it's way to allow everyone to work from home (which is something I've wanted to be able to do for years) and after a few hairy days I've been able to find everything I need in the shops.

I don't know anyone who's been seriously sick and I've been restricting myself to checking the news once a day.

All my social engagements have been cancelled but that's been great for me, I was dreading a couple of them. I've been able to keep in touch with people via Zoom and Houseparty.

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At the moment, I feel fed up with the Corona situation. It has been going on for too long and I feel that we should be allowed some more normal life back now that a lot of the vunerable are vaccinated. Covid-19 has made life very boring but I do feel a lot less scared about it now then I did last March as my sister who is on the shielding list and my parents have all been vaccinated.

I feel less anxious when out and about working and doing shopping but I am still extremely careful and keep my distance and wear my mask. I have hope that the situation will greatly improve as more and more are vaccinated and I hope of some normal life soon. I dream of the day that we don't need to wear masks and can go where we want when we want.

Context: I feel quite relaxed about the Corona situation at the moment as numbers of positive cases in my local area are relatively low, I also feel relaxed and hopeful for the future due to the rollout of the vaccine, everyone I know in the vulnerable category has received their first dose now which makes me less worried about infecting them. Although the new variants are somewhat concerning, I believe we have experienced the peak of the virus and that things should stabilise in terms of infection rates as more people are vaccinated.

Context: I have had my first vaccination but my husband hasn't. He restarts work on Monday 8th March and I am worried the virus will increase within the community and will put him at risk. This makes me really scared. I am also worried that the EU will withhold the AstraZeneca vaccines from the UK and we will be short of the vaccine. I have seen what they have done to Australia. I am therefore worried that we will suffer and see more deaths. I also have an elderly mother who is suffering mentally with not seeing family.

Context: I feel optimistic that we are finally on our way out of this situation. Hopefully everyone can have their vaccinations and we can go back to a normal life. I am very much looking forward to being able to travel and see friends and family again. I just hope the majority of people accept the vaccine and not be idiots about it. Although I am optimistic about this I do feel the government have been a shambles throughout this pandemic and they need to take a long hard look at themselves after this is over.

Context: I feel increasingly concerned around the current situation and have been going to check the news everyday, something I did not do prior. It is also making me change my situation by needing to ration food and other items. This has also caused a drastic change in my college work, and has caused massive disruptions which is worrying me for my results later in the year and additionally how progressing onto a university degree is going to affect me in the future. I am facing a general increase in worry for what is next and not only that but for my surrounding family members, some of which are elderly and have health conditions however I am trying to take it day be day and trying to remain calm, however that thought of worry is always pondering in my mind.

Context: I feel that the coronavirus situation is on its way to being some way of under control. I feel like the vaccinations is a fantastic idea to support the easing of lockdown, and will make the older generation feel a lot safer when our and about after having the vaccine. I believe the government should force people to have the vaccine and they shouldn't be allowed in certain places without it. I read about the coronavirus most nights, as I am only 25 years old, I have already been vaccinated and believe it is well worth the risk of having it cos the level of protection that is offers.  Sometimes I think boris Johnson should have brought restrictions on early but that is his choice and now we are suffering an extensive lockdown for this.

Context: I am quite relaxed overall though it is incredibly sad how many people have died during the pandemic and how many still dismiss everything as fake etc. The British government have generally been shambolic throughout, more concerned with profit than people. I have enjoyed certain aspects of the pandemic eg the slower pace of life and was hoping for a ""new"" beginning post pandemic. However, i have little faith that humanity will learn anything and will probably soon revert back to the same bad old ways that got us into this mess in the first place.

Context: I feel very relaxed at this very moment and very grateful and blessed for my situation and surroundings. I do not worry about COVID, even though I believe that it is dangerous, because the present is all that matters and I choose to spend my time relaxed and focused on the present moment. Moreover, the present moment determines the future and consequently, I do not need to worry about the future. Additionally, I am overall happy in my life and hence, I do not want to cloud my thoughts with anything else. Furthermore, it is important to note that my desire about life is also high.

Context: I feel indifferent about the corona virus at the moment.  I have heard of one conformed death where I can make some sort of connect with.  Mostly people discuss the inconvenience which is typical of the human race.  I feel fine- happy and healthy.  I worry about my parents, both pensioners who have a few health issues yet do not understand the gravity of contracting this terrible virus.  I have hope, hope for normality and safety for everyone.  I work in an environment surrounded by 100s of people.  In a secondary school, the kids do not fully comprehend the extent of their actions.  They do not isolate properly and have many novel ways of wearing face coverings.  Guidelines which fostered their partial immunity was definitely not a wise move.

Context: I am hopeful because the vaccination program in the UK seems to be the one thing that the UK is doing right. I am very grateful that all the people I care about have not caught this virus and that everyone has been careful to stick to the rules and, now, it feels like the end is in sight. My son goes back to school on the 15th of March, and then things slowly start to get back to normal, haircuts, being able to meet up with family and friends that we have not seen this year is something we are really looking forward to. I am just focusing on the future and keeping busy in the present. We are very lucky to have not been effected by the consequences of COVID, and for that, I am very, very grateful.


Context: I am not overly worried. I am following the advice given and am certain that I will not get this virus. I do not think that this virus will kill as many people as influenza does every year. I am also interested to see how Sweden fairs compared to other countries that have imposed a lockdown when they have not. There is also many people who I have come across when shopping for basic supplies who are not following rules regarding social distancing. Since this began there is less vehicle and air traffic which means less pollution for the planet which is now starting to repair the damage done by the human race. However this will be negated when all this comes to an end. Maybe the human race is the disease and viruses the cure.

Context: I am currently awaiting being called for my vaccine for which I am very grateful which for my age group should be in the next few weeks.  I miss my family and look forward to being  able to see them again and to be able to hug my son and daughter.  I feel hopeful that this is something I will be able to do this year.  I don't feel as anxious about the situation as I once did but only being able to only go in my local area for walks is getting very monotonous, I can't wait to be able to go on trips away again.  I look forward to happier and more normal times.

Context: I feel like the situation has been going on far too long now and that nothing significant has been done to stop it. We really should have properly locked down for a month or so rather than this useless stuff for over a year. I feel that we have been let down as a country by those in power and there is still more to come in the form of additional taxes which is unfair going forward especially on those who have had to work through in ""essential"" jobs. There is no real end goal here and I feel that it will continue past the dates currently set out for relaxation with continued number of strains appearing  week by week

Context: I am glad that the number of new cases in the UK is decreasing and I am optimistic about the impact of the vaccine. I am somewhat happier that the UK government finally decided to implement lockdown this year and that it seems to be working. However, I am still worried about contracting covid-19 and having long lasting symptoms (long covid). I am also worried about the economic impact of covid as I have had difficulty finding work during the pandemic. And I am also sad because I cannot visit my family who live abroad.

Context: I am looking forward to the very near future that I can meet family and friends and start getting back to normal. I am very hopeful that the situation will get better with vaccinations. I am proud of the NHS that they have managed to carry out all these vaccinations in a short amount of time. My children are going back to school next week and I am abit anxious as to how they will get on; hopefully they will slot right back into some sort of routine. I personally am looking forward to going round to my dads and spending quality time with him. So much has happened this year; I have been redeployed twice and i an actually abit anxious about going back to my normal job!

Context: Not feeling too stressed as I do not have too many worries currently and am in a better financial situation compared to last year. So I feel more relaxed and content and with the vaccine rolling out I have high hopes for the near future. I am feeling hopeful that by September things will have will returned somewhat to normality so that I an become employed again and have a higher income than I do currently even though I am not financially struggling. Being at home and not going out much has allowed me to focus on myself more and allowed me to relax hence why I feel that why now, also I am still able to talk to people everyday so I do not feel too disconnected from those who would normally be around me.

Context: I am relaxed at the moment. I just got back from shopping and have my dinner on. I rest assured that the truth about the Corona virus (of which there are lots)will come out and those responsible will be dealt with accordingly. Hence I am getting on with my life the best I can. I intend to chill this evening and watch a film which helps to take ones mind off the whole debacle. I may also pray that the world wakes up to the nonsense that they are being bombarded with. I am even relaxed while writing these statements which is a good thing.

Context: I think frustration would be the overwhelming feeling right now; it would just be nice if it was finished with. It's a bit miserable being sat inside all the time not being able to go anywhere new or even anywhere old. My 18 month old daughter hasn't ever really experienced going out other than to nursery, she doesn't know any different so is fine but it's hard not to look at her and realise just how long this whole thing has dragged on. It would be nice to just have an actual end. I worry that in 6 months time as winter starts rolling back in we see some new 'variants' that the vaccines don't touch and we're back where we started.

Context: I feel kind of happy and much more relaxed then at any time since the first lockdown in March 2020 that is appears to be coming to a conclusion with the roll out of vaccines to most age groups and the reopening soon approaching. It is tinged a little though with some sadness over all that have died due to catching covid and missing my family for extended lengths of time in the last 6 months and how my elderly parents hve probably been very lonley during this as they were self isolating much longer then anyone else.

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I feel like the corona situation is getting better.
    Several people I know have received the vaccine, which is a relief, and in my area we can get the 30 minute test whenever we want.
    Also with the road map in place it has become easier to look forward and plan ahead. I’m looking forward to socialising with family and friends that I’ve not seen over this year, as well as camping and festivals.
    I feel like by the end of the year, things could be back to normal.

Context: Hopeful. The rollout of vaccines is just about the only thing that the government has managed well. And the vaccines seems to be effective. Still lots of questions to answer (effect of end of lockdown, length of immunity, ...), but certainly hopeful that life will return to somewhat normal soonish. I expect that there will be ongoing changes, perhaps social distancing will be needed for a long time, perhaps we'll all have to have regular vaccinations. But looking forward to being able to visit friends and family, to going to pubs and restaurants,  to going to theatres and art galleries. Overall, hopeful.

Context: I feel optimism (finally) as the end looks to be in sight.  I can now strat planning for the future.  I have never felt sad, annoyed at the Government yes, but not sad.  I am not that emotional at the best of times.  Sick of walking around my own area day after day due to the Government's inability to take the necessary steps to contain the virus. Still no idea when I will be able to visit anywhere outside the UK and this is a hinderance to my ability to travel be it business or pleasure.  Thankfully the vaccine is being rolled out (the one Governement sucess)and most people are looking to the future  I'll be able to see folk I have not seen in months.

Context: I’m kind of tired. I run my own business, and although we’ve been fortunate and survived without too much damage, the constant need to adapt and change our operations from day to day has been very wearing. I’ve also lost a family member to COVID, so that’s sad, and frustrating because it need not have happened. I’m looking forward to getting out, travelling, seeing people I haven’t seen for a long while, getting back to my work as it should be. Overall I’m hopeful that things are starting to get better now, but I also hope that doesn’t mean the mistakes, hypocrisy and mismanagement get forgotten.

Context: I don't feel as scared and anxious as I did over the last few months. The vaccines have helped me feel we may be back to normal in a few months. I miss my friends and family and I miss just doing things like going to the pub or to the shops. I feel sad and sorry for those who have lost loved ones and/or their livelihoods. It has made me appreciate how lucky I am to have my health and financial security. I am looking forward to a sense of closure/normality in the near future, however I hope some changes remain, such as working from home.

Context: I feel hopeful about the UK'S COVID-19 situation because with the NHS vaccination rollout going successfully and a somewhat sensible road map outlined by the UK government, I very much hope that everything will return to some form of normality fairly soon. I am a little anxious that people will become complacent the more the restrictions ease and cases will spike again, especially with kids in schools all mixing together and pubs reopening in April. I haven't seen my mum properly since last August/September and I would love to see her again properly rather than standing outside her front door distanced after doing some shopping for her as she has to shield.

Context: I am feeling quite optimistic, I feel that some people are still being silly about the situation but with the vaccine I am hopeful of a return to normality soon and to have a map out of lockdown is very hopeful. But I am still anxious As at the moment there is the Brazilian variant which sounds like it might come around soon and I hope the vaccine is effective against that too. Really there will be anxiety for a while as currently there is always a chance of a mutation happening that will be worse.

Context: I feel very relaxed about the situation. My immediate family are all at low risk. We are social distancing in the ideal situation, with a reasonably sized house and garden and no underlying health conditions. I feel mildly worried for my dad who is over 70 with high blood pressure and does not seem to be taking this seriously enough, but my overriding feeling is one of gratitude that my immediate family are in no danger and living comfortably. I am self employed and have slightly less work, but we have taken a mortgage holiday and our general outgoings are reduced by staying at home, so we don't have financial worries. I feel slight guilt that we are in such a fortunate situation whilst others are suffering and that I cannot volunteer for the NHS because my husband is already a key worker. I feel slightly sad that my children are missing out on their regular activities but aware that they are lucky to do them in normal times. I don't socialise much anyway so I am not really missing the social interaction. I feel I am in as good a position as it is possible to be in under the circumstances and I am grateful for that.

Context: At the moment I feel okay, it's more of a waiting game so just relaxing and being patient. I've gotten used to working from home, there's the odd office visit which provides a nice break from home and change of scenery. It seems like at least here, we're getting our stuff together and there's some light at the end of the tunnel, to an extent. Obviously, still being cautious and careful.. Unfortunately there's still idiots among us flouting rules, etc. which while the overall news and future looks promising, could easily dive back... A little optimism, possibly. But like i said, with caution!

Context: I feel like we are on the way out of the pandemic because of the vaccine rollout. This makes me feel a lot less anxious than before. I don't feel as in danger as I did a few months ago when the cases were high. I am hopeful for the future but will continue to follow the rules until told otherwise. I hope to get a vaccine soon so we can all get on with the rest of our lives. I feel good right now because there is light at the end of the tunnel. Once this is all over, we will probably have a gathering, maybe go for somewhere to eat as a family with lots of our relatives. I am quite happy at the moment and enjoying staying at home.

Context: I am feeling less worried as i have had my vaccination. My parents have also had theirs too. I still get stressed by  the selfish people who don't follow the rules during lockdown. Some people just don't realise how serious it is and don't seem to care about other people. I am looking forward to normal life again but continuing with some of the best parts of lockdown. I also work for the NHS so will be glad when we are over the worst and the job returns to normal again. 500 characters is a lot! This is supposed to be a 6 minute, 50P task!!!

Context: Slightly worried about current events, especially unemployment. This is because the economy is right now in a bad state, with the interest rates at a all time low and the unemployment rate lower than the level during the great depression, at the moment the economy could be in a worse state than the 2008 recession. This is also because it is not the bursting of a bubble like the housing market or the internet bubble, but it is a global pandemic, which is affecting health and in turn affecting the economy

Context: Ambivalent. Fed up with the to-ing and fro-ing. I wish the governments would just make up their minds and make a choice. Half of Westminster should be resigning in shame and should be in court in front of a judge and jury. Shameful. Let shops open properly so people can get the things they need, what is essential or needed for one person is not necessarily the same as for another. Friends, family and strangers are turning on each other over things that shouldn't make a difference, if someone isn't wearing a mask, just accept it's because they have a reason. None of these 'questions' over it, or insistence on wearing a lanyard. Medical records are private.

Context: I feel less pressure during lockdown and generally more relaxed. However I am missing being able to go out, going on holidays and have not seen some members of my family for over a year now.  My elderly relatives have now had the first vaccination so I feel reassured of their safety and wellbeing and am looking forward to visiting them in the summer. This must be 500 characters but I keep getting the message, not 500 characters. This is not reasonable, especially as there is no character count!!!!

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Slightly less concerned personally because of vaccination but worried that we are again coming out of lockdown too early. Government has lacked a strategy throughout and I fear that we will return to lockdown in the Autumn if not before. I feel relaxed because I have excellent support and live in a pleasant area with plenty of space. This is not true of the disadvantaged who may still suffer in the future.
I feel particularly frustrated for NHS staff who have been badly treated throughout the pandemic.

Context: I feel fairly relaxed and hopeful about the situation, rates are going down and people are being vaccinated. I have worked as a teacher throughout the pandemic and feel fairly relaxed about the situation. My children are back at school next week and am excited to get back to normality. I am also looking forward to seeing my family and going out to places that I haven’t been able to go to for a year, such as swimming with my own children, seaside, gym and restaurants. So all in all, I think I am feeling hopeful, excited and relaxed about the whole corona situation.

Context: Its good that we have a vaccine and its being rolled out quickly. I'm concerned about how long before its safe to travel abroad and it looks like the UK government acted too slow to put restrictions into place in airports, i honestly thought it was a forgone conclusion that we'd have put measure in place for international travellers much quickly. I also think its a huge mistake to open bars and restaurants when not everyone has had a chance to have a vaccine. Bars and restaurants should have opened after the entire UK  had been offered the chance for the vaccine.

Context: I feel that whilst this is a huge problem that is happening globally, there are so many different news reports that I believe are just playing off of the collective fear we are all feeling in this time. It is hard to know who to trust or what to believe. It is awful that people are dying because of this disease! For me, praying has really helped me and so has my faith in God. So it makes this whole situation a bit easier to cope with and live through. I do hope that we come out of lockdown and that this is all sorted soon. It would be nice for the world to return to normal!

Context: I feel sadness about what has happened in the past year, both in terms of the people who have died or been bereaved, and the impact on all of our day to day lives, for instance young people at school and people who live in care homes, and the effect on social relationships. I feel hopeful that with the rollout of the vaccination programme things will be able to return closer to normal but I am anxious about how long this will take. I do not personally feel particularly anxious about catching Covid 19 as I do not feel I am at high risk of serious illness.

Context: I originally was very unworried about the situation and felt that the media was behaving irresponsibly and scare mongering. I still believe that the media has reported the situation very poorly but now understand that this is s very serious situation. I am handling isolation well and me and my family are enjoying the extra time with each other. The children are coping really well with the change even though it is clearly a very confusing and challenging time for them. We are managing to home school them without it feeling stressful or difficult and I feel like the children are actually benefiting a great deal from the situation


Context: It's been literally a year now since I started my new job and was almost immediately put into covid lockdown, I've worked there about half as much time as I should have done by now and it feels strange. I don't feel socially isolated at home though, because I've always communicated with long distance friends over the internet through my teen years so I've not found myself that upset over the lack of socialising. Right now I am enjoying the lack of pressure that comes from being forced into activities just to keep friends at work and I'm a little apprehensive about that coming back soon.

Context: I am able to work from home, its a nice day today and I've been working in the garden for the last hour so I'm very comfortable.  I am able to do my weekly shop at my local supermarket down the road which is not too much bother and I am making an effort to stay at home unless I go for a walk (once a day) or shop (once a week) so I feel happy as I can be in this scenario and happy to sit it out until we are allowed to go out more freely. I have concern and anxiety for the older people in our communities, particularly those more stubborn that insist on going out and popping to the shops several times a week putting themsleves and others at risk.  I appreciate not everyone is able to be too comfortable at home due to a variety of factors but I think its important for us to all make the best effort we can.

Context: I feel disappointed that nearly a whole year of my life and my family's life has been taken away by Coronavirus as we have not been able to do any of the things we wanted to do in 2020. I am sad that our life has changed so much but optimistic about the future. I hope my daughter will not have been too badly affected by the pandemic. I am also excited about returning to work in a normal phase and not continuing to work from home every day. I am grateful for the extra time I have been able to spend with my loved ones close to me and also happy that we have been able to take stock of certain things in our life and maybe complete projects that normally would have taken years, such as a garden landscape.

Context: In this very moment as I am fortunate to be able to work from home and feel comfortable and secure in my environment I am lucky to feel relaxed and well. However I am worried about the health and well-being of my family members and the long-term repercussions of the pandemic on society, especially the more vulnerable in society such as those who are economically weaker, self-employed, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. I am  concerned about the implications of the pandemic for my own job security and that of my friends and family, but as I cannot control the situation, I am feeling calm and doing my bit to flatten the curve by following the government's instructions to stay at home.

Context: I feel annoyed at the handling of the coronavirus in the Uk and that we have been subjected to a third lockdown. I feel sad and concerned for all the children and families stretched to breaking point over school closures. I am not worried about catching the virus at all, I am more worried about the effects of lockdown. At the same time I feel very luck to have had my kids in school and to live in a house with a garden near a park and the sea and realise how lucky I am. I feel very grateful to have a job and to be earning money, as this time last year I was unemployed and very worried about money and finding it very difficult to be at home 24/7 with no space. I feel optimistic about the future though normal life still seems very far away.

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I am a bit more relaxed now that we see that the end is possibly in sight. I am looking forward to doing lots of things I've missed such as seeing my friends, having a pint, seeing my collegues at work. I am still worried though about the economy and I think we will be paying this debt off for the next few years. I am therefore worried about it the impact for the future, my retirement and also for my children and their future.
I a also relaxed because it is Saturday and it's the weekend so that has an impact as well

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I am in the position where it is likely that I have had Covid-19 and although frustrating that I do not know for certain as there is no testing here unless you are in hospital, I feel almost relaxed like I’ve come out the other side of it and likely that my household are ok too so I do not have any immediate concerns for their health. I had also got very organised with supplies in advance of it arriving here as my sister (a health professional) was taking it incredibly seriously so I took that as a cue that the UK would eventually head the same way as China so therefore we had plenty of supplies at home and had no concerns in that regard although I felt bad for others who were not able to.
I live a fairly introverted life so not going out has not bothered me in the slightest. It is fairly close to how I live anyway, and I am enjoying having the rest of the household home. I am keeping in contact with work colleagues, friends and wider family with technology and there is a good sense of comaradarie between us.
I’m finding it really interesting seeing how the world has adapted.

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I feel relaxed at the present moment as I don't have to wake up early and go to work. But I do feel a little bit fearful of catching the coronavirus even though I am taking all the necessary changes. It is a bit sad that the weather is nice and sunny outside and we are all stuck inside, but it's not forever, it's only a couple of months to get through.
We all need to take this serious and follow what our government is asking us to do.
I am hopeful that we will come out of this stronger as long as we all stick together and we all take precautions.

Context: I am fatigued by it all.  But I also feel like it has been going on that long we have become desensitised to it.  I feel safe at home and still don't go out unless its necessary.  We do most of our shopping online including grocery shopping.  I am worried about my son going back to school on Monday and my daughter returning to university.  I have felt relaxed at home although I have been worried for the health and safety of friends and family.  I just want everything to be over now and SAFE and get back to normal.

Context: I am worried but hopeful that it will all be over and back to normal soon. I am very bored with the restrictions and looking forward to the future. I am worried about money as our income has decreased and we are not eligible for help, so I am very much looking forward to it going back to normal. I miss my family who I haven't seen in over a year. I worry about my son who is 18 months old and has known very little of normality. I worry of long term effects. I am less worried of catching the virus as I am healthy and low risk. I used to worry about my mum catching it but I now dont as it has decreased a lot

Context: I mean, if I look at the news, it's all panic panic panic! And it makes me stressed. New variants, locate the source, blah, blah. I haven't had a cold or flu since I was 11 years old so these are things that happen to other people, but the media has held me hostage for an entire year despite the fact that I'm not at risk. It's taken me the best part of a year to finally find someone I know personally who has had it; an elderly couple in my village who have been shielding and are both in an at risk group (the lady got it while having her covid vaccination and passed it to her husband). One year to find someone I know personally who has had it, in an at risk group and they were fine. They said it was a bad flu and nothing more. Sick of all the scaremongering.

Context: It's a very tough time at the minute and is only gonna get worse i feel. It's not very nice at all, but it has to be done. However it ain't helped by selfish people going out in public when being told to stay indoors as that dont help things. It will make it worse and in a few weeks we will see the severity again. It's a very worrying time currently and I cant wait for it to be over. I miss seeing my friends and family and socially meeting people. It all makes me very sad and I've often felt lonely cus of it. I'm also angered by what people have been doing but not so much at the virus.

Context: I'm doing as much as I can to stop the spread to my loved ones. I have remained at home and have shown no signs of having the virus, and because I am not going to be going outside, I am not all that worried about catching the virus. All people in my household are following the lock-down rules so the fact we don't have it now means we likely won't catch it, hence my feelings of relaxation over anxiety. I am moderately sad because I miss seeing my friends and I had to move out of my university accommodation, but I know that it will be resolved in a few months and life will return back to normal eventually, so am not too concerned about the future.

Context: I generally feel quite optimistic, as things seem to be improving in this country and around the world, with a view that the lockdown will slowly come to an end and normality will start to return. As a year has now passed, I also feel like I have grown more comfortable in this situation as mask wearing, social distancing etc now feels so normal. I was also recently vaccinated so I am less anxious about catching the virus. I still miss socialising with friends and going on holiday (and even being in the office, sometimes!) but hope these activities might resume relatively soon.

Context: I feel like there is nothing that I can do about the corona situation and things just have to run their course. I only go out once per week to get my shopping (which is a slight disruption to my routine, but I like the supermarkets being less busy). My husband and I can work from home. My family and friends are all self-isolating so I am not too concerned about them. I am annoyed at some people disregarding the rules, but I can't do anything about their stupidity. I do not mind being indoors because I have loads of things to do and I am lucky to have a garden. I am super grateful to all of the key workers that are keeping the supply chains going and providing medical support, etc. I am concerned that people may lose their jobs and the way in which the economy will be hit.

Context: I am a key worker for a telecommunications company and I am happy to go in and do what I can to help my customers, my call centre is clean and they are giving us a free lunches and provide hand wash and sanitizer. It gives me a break from isolating so has not really made much difference to me personally. I am concerned about how the world will keep spinning but we have to evolve, human kind has done it before and maybe this is the way that the world keeps turning and eeks out the weak so the rest can continue.

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I have an intense job which has become much easier by staying home (education). I sleep more, focus on myself but also realise that this is a privilege that not everyone can have.

I also understand that education is impacted for students at the moment, especially for socially deprived students who don't have home help, monitoring or the equipment to do the work. So many students don't have laptops or basic computer skills to open an attachment on an email (these are secondary school students).

I fear for people who don't follow the rules. I also fear for the late stage capitalist society that we live in that can not cope under this pandemic. The economy has already been heavily affected by Brexit and now coronavirus will decimate it. I also fear for the homeless and the most vulnerable. Some countries, like the USA, is not equipped with the right leadership to seriously deal with it either.

There was an initial panic to buy goods and there still is when entering super markets.

Context: I am willing to follow the rules and stop the spread etc but i'm tired of the whole situation. I just want it to be done with already. I am hopeful that the vaccine will help us to deliver herd immunity and that life can begin to feel normal again. Children need to be back in school not just for their education but also for the important socialisation which they are missing out on. I also feel slightly conned by this survey as 500 words is not really just a few sentences is it? I have uni assignments that are set at 500 words its more of an essay than a few sentences to be honest.

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I think right now the corona situation has made me somewhat at ease due to alot of people getting the injection however I still have my worries for if the injection has bad side effects to family and friends and other people as I cant bare to see anyone suffer.
Having the lockdown eased somewhat and children going back to school has definetly helped me to be less scared of the future and I really hope it is worth it too!
The feeling I have now is much more relaxed and I know now that things are going back to normality which is something I really cannot wait for.

Context: Glad the vaccine rollout is working well. Relieved the deaths and infection rates are falling in my country. Looking forward to getting my vaccine as I hope it will allow me to go on a honeymoon later this year. Glad the economy will soon start seeing an improvement with services and businesses able to start opening up. I hope we will soon be able to get back to some sort of normality as I miss my old hobbies of socialising with friends and supporting my football team at the stadium. Hopefully I am able to keep working from home as I am enjoying not having to commute and prefer the work life balance that working from home provides

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I dont feel worry enough to come close to panic. I do feel slightly worried for the wealth of people i know, mostly the  ones who are older. I also feel slightly worried with my financial situation, now and in the future. I dont have many strong feelings to what the corona virus has done to the current lifstyle so far, not as much as i have regarding the future after the virus.
That all that i feel about it at this moment.

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I feel lucky to be in good health but concerned about elderly relatives and friends and family with existing health issues which means they could be at risk.
I am enjoying the break from routine and I like working from home.
I also feel more connected to my partner and family and am enjoying spending time with them.
I am a little frustrated at not being allowed to go outside but understand the reasons why and I am respecting the lock down's rules.
I am also disappointed that my holiday was cancelled but I sometimes feel guilty for feeling this way because I know a lot more people are in worse situations.
I feel sad for those who have lost loved ones and for those that are seriously unwell in hospital.

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The situation feels like it's improving.
No one in my close circle has been effected majorly.
My work situation has changed to remote work, so that has been interesting to workaround.
I have no major financial worries due to the corona virus.
Interested to see how the world economy and international relations change over the coming year or so. I feel as though countries such as the UK and USA will bring more industry internal, especially that of medical origin.
I feel as though my country will learn and develop in a positive way after all is said and done.

Context: The uncertainty regarding the local community impact of the virus and the duration of the lockdown cause me moderate anxiety. I have returned to work in the local hospital during the pandemic, so I have a change of routine to adjust to at this time as well. We have childcare to organise and we are finding solutions to allow my partner and I to work. I am concerned at the unpredictable nature of coronavirus infection. I am worried about my family getting ill. I am happy that the shops have plenty of food and that there are no issues with groceries and fuel at the moment.

Context: I feel unsettled predominantly because it’s not clear how the whole situation will eventually pan out. I struggle to work out whether I’m more concerned that I may get the infection and potentially become seriously unwell and die or whether I’m more worried that the same thing will happen to one of the people I love most in my life. I also Feel angered by the people who are ignoring the government’s instructions on social distancing and giving the appearance that they don’t care whether or not they may be responsible for infecting and potentially killing another person.

Context: I feel like this is probably the peak of the virus and that new cases and death numbers will hopefully start to go down. I'm not concerned about myself catching the virus but I'm worried that an elderly member of my family could catch it. I'm hoping that most people can get back to work soon as people because people could start to run out of money soon. I'm wondering how this is going to affect the economy around the world and I'm wondering when the barber shop will re-open as I really need a haircut.

Context: I feel a lot more optimistic about the situation as the vaccine is being offered to family members so I'm feeling more secure. I cant wait for things to be back to normal, I have confidence that things are going in the right direction. The death toll and number of people infected is going down each day which is very promising so there should be some normality very soon, hopefully by the summertime we can all get together again and do the things we used to enjoy doing. I'm happy that the old people in my community are now feeling secure after receiving their jabs

Context: I am anxious about the situation. The fear of the unknown is what is causing it the most. I am worried for my family, friends and colleagues safety. Although I understand social distancing is so important, it makes me sad I can't see loved ones. People not abiding by social distancing and ignoring rules are ignorant and selfish, we need to work together to ensure we put the best fight out there. To protect the population and the NHS. I think the UK are working as hard as they can to try and reduce the number of deaths but everyone needs to play their own part.

Context: I am worried for the people on the frontline and sad for those who have died. I am slightly worried about getting it when I walk to the shops but I try not to think about it too much because otherwise you can become too worried and stressed just by watching the news and social media. All you see are the number of deaths and it can become quite depressing and stress-provoking when in reality there is nothing I can do but stay at home. So I am just enjoying my time at home as much as I can and looking after myself so I am fit and healthy all while  trying stay positive.

Context: At this very moment I am fairly relaxed about the Corona situation. I purposefully only read the news online in the mornings then avoid it for the rest of the day (by not watching tv, not going on Facebook but rather just Instagram and YouTube). When I think about the future, the health of my family, the security of our jobs and the economy etc I can get worries and I am worried by the fact there is no end date to lockdown as of yet and also when lockdown is lifted, how can we be sure to keep ourselves fit and healthy? But day to day I am pragmatic - I take each day as it comes and at the moment I am enjoying taking this time to do some DIY and odd jobs around the house. This keeps me busy and my mind off the situation.