Context: I feel very worried and so unsure about the future and those of my loved ones. I cannot imagine life ever being the same again. I am not sleeping well, it all feels so surreal and like a never ending bad dream. I worry that we will never beat this virus. I think we have a lot to learn still about it. And what we thought we knew about it keeps changing. I no longer feel any comfort that my children will be fine if they get it. I worry what this is doing mentally to my children (age 10 and 12). Being isolated from their friends and normal ways of life is taking it's toll and it's only been 2 weeks. My elderly parents are not coping well. I need to help them more but other than leaving shopping on the doorstep and talking at the end of the phone I can't do anything for them. They need help in their home and the whole situation is just so hopeless and sad. And the worst of it is  , is the not knowing. Will it ever go away? Will we find a cure? Or will this wretched virus keep on getting stronger. Will we be all in and out of quarantine?

Context: I am very fearful for my family and friends, I am scared in case anything happens to any of them or they become ill. I am concerned about money and what will happen going forward but that is outweighed with the need to keep everyone safe. The time this will go on for is worrying as it may start to impact my family's mental and physical health and it may mean I do not have a business to go back to. The way people are not listening to the government is a concern and people are taking risks that mean we are all at risk.

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I am still feeling very anxious and worried about the coronaviris situation as I am classed as vulnerable and my partner works in a primary school so is unable to socially distance himself away from the children, although I have had the first dose of vaccine which makes me feel a bit more reassured about the situation.

More so feeling angry with the government and the way they have handled the coronavirus outbreak. Just seems to be a complete shambles when compared with other countries and the way they have handled it.

Context: I am worried about family and friends being affected. I am worried about the prime minister who has now gone to ICU. I am worried about the security of my job and ability to pay my bills. Overall the whole situation is worrying and scary but I am hopeful that we will see an end to it looking at the way other countries are going. I am also a little bored and fed up with having to be at home all the time as I am now working from home and concerned about my children's future and education. This is the scariest situation I have lived through and I find myself following the news constantly and looking and analysing the figures from arouns the world

Context: I feel worn down by the situation,  it feels never ending and i am missing seeing my family properly.  I am grateful,  however,  that the UK is in a good position with the vaccination programme and this at least creates hope ..... i just want to give my elderly parents a hug and im counting down until they have had their 2nd dose of the vaccine and we can be a family again. Some family's have had a terrible time suffering terrible grief. The pandemic has showed good characteristics of humanity,  eg Capt Tom Moore

Context: I am very frightened, the news has just come on that the prime minister has just gone to intensive care and suddenly I feel very vulnerable.  I want to pray, I hardly ever pray and I feel so helpless.  I have no idea how this will end.  I feel that the planet is saying “I need a rest from you and I’m punishing you like you punish me”. I want to cry, I can’t sleep and I am so very, very anxious. I am frightened for my grown up children who do not live near me, I miss them and hope against all hope that they stay safe.  One is a key worker, I just want them home with me.

Context: I am fearful for a lot of things. Mainly how the economy is going and dont really see an end to the situation currently. I dont feel the government are providing enough information regarding the situation. I fear losing family members, parents in particular, due to Corona. I am also sad I cant see family members. At times I feel bored and isolated. I worry about the food situation. It is difficult to get to the shops and get food, but at the same time impossible to get delivery slots. I worry that if I get corona, or abother family member gets it, how well will our bodies cope with it. I have known people get it and come through the other side, but there are so many deaths I worry would I be one of the unlucky ones.

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Apprehensive about the future in every way, eg. Work, economy,
Cost of living and wellbeing. Fear about the situation and great anxiety, which i have felt for sometime now. By this I mean about what is happening in relation to this situation and how it is being handled. My main worry is not being able to access health care as we normally know it, if needed. The risk of going outdoors even to shop for essentials is a concern, but necessary as it is difficult to find available slots with supermarkets.  some people are not taking it seriously and people with symptoms are even carrying on as usual. This is sadly putting the eternal public at risk.  Not knowing when things will begin to improve and get better, will it be weeks or months. This is completely the unknown and very frightening.

Context: I feel extremely worried that my or my immediate family will be affected and may not be able to fight it off. My anxiety levels are constantly through the root and I am extremely irritable. I have recently been test for coronavirus myself and this makes my anxiety even higher as I have an idea of the severity of the virus. I find myself googling coronavirus very often and addicted to watching the news and numbers which deep down I know dosnt help me but whilst in the moment I cant seem to help myself.

Context: At the moment I feel sad everyday that so many people in this country are dying.  Then I feel fear for myself and my family and friends.  I worry a lot about the state of our finances over the coming months and if this will affect my daughters chances of getting into university.  I worry every time I go out in case I pick the virus up and am trying to limit the amount of times I venture out of the house unless it is absolutely necessary.  I feel dread every time I put the news on, because there does not seem to be any happy news recently, just more doom and gloom.  I feel like we have not a lot to look forward to,

Context: I feel constantly terrified - I work in the media so spend my days working from home which involves trawling all the bad news that's out there right now. My mum is a supermarket worker so I'm scared of her bringing something home from work - we're practicing bio-hazard procedures when she comes in. I'm angry at my life being put on hold and deeply sad due to how much I miss some of the people in my life. I haven't felt at ease or relaxed for weeks - it's been hard to stay motivated whilst working because of how on edge I am, it's impossible to stay focused.

Context: It is a very worrying time and wish that this does not last for much longer. I am very thankful to all frontline workers. It is important to adhere to the guideleins which have been set in order for this situation to be resolved as soon as possible. It is worrying for anyone because anyone can get the virus and the safest way to protect oneself is to stay at home. With a group effort we can make sure that we get past this situation as soon as possible and make sure that everyone who has been affected can recover from the situation.

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I feel we aren't really strict enough with our measures in this country and a lot of businesses are taking advantage of this and still running when they shouldn't be. A lot of key workers are very worried to go to work just now.

The business I work for has put some measures in place to socially distance ourselves a bit but the nature of our work is manufacturing, so we need to work as part of a team and work together in close contact with one another.

I am wondering what is going on with the Prime minister just now & I am wondering if someone else should be stepping in just now to run the country whilst he is in the hospital getting treatment. If he is in the hospital then it must be fairly serious.

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Anxiety about what the future holds for society and the economy. Sadness for all the lives lost and fear of how many more there will be.

I feel stressed, worried, lonely and isolated. I also feel utter disgust at those flouting lockdown and purring lives at risk, as well as compromising the NHS and the work they do to keep us safe

I a concerned about the government not doing enough to force social distancing measures and that by not acting, or whether they have indeed already left it too late, that our death figures will continue to rise. I am thankful that the UK government has put financial measures in place to support people and jobs, however.

Context: It is a very scary time as you are not certain who is and isn't affected. I have parents who could be vulnerable, which makes me quite afraid. Also, with the shopping situation, everyone is very selfish and stocking up on everything without thinking about others. Everything is very uncertain. We also don't know how long this will last or even if it will end anytime soon. IT is concerning, especially because deaths are rising as the number of confirmed cases are rising. This can either reach a peak and stop or it may just continue as we have no vaccination. And the vaccination may take up to a year and maybe even longer.

Context: I feel very scared that I get it, I am scared to go out for essentials and I worry about my family. This is such a disaster for everybody and will change our lives forever. I have previously had breast cancer so I am worried about my immune system been weaker. I feel so sad for all the lives that have been lost already and dread to even think about what the next few weeks will bring us. Lessons need to be learnt from this, and we need to be prepared if anything like this ever happens again. I just want my life to go back to normal and do normal things like before, things that we take for granted.

Context: My feelings are up and down.  I feel sad at times, fearful for myself and my family, loss of my previous life.  Sometimes I feel happiness at the activities I'm doing with my family, and stress about getting my job done, keeping the house clean and tidy and my child educated.  I feel under pressure from social media to be achieving things during this time.  I would like to be getting healthier but at the same time am tired, sleeping poorly, feeling unmotivated and wanting to eat and drink alcohol.

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Lockdown is doable, what is difficult is the uncertainty over the future, particularly the impact on my child's education and lack of ability to socialise with other children .

I worry about our health and that of friends and family.   I feel sad about not seeing my parents and worry how long they can cope with isolation.

I worry about food supplies, although I have been lucky with deliveries.

My anxiety is actually less, as there is so much less to plan and do.  But at times I worry about how long this will go on for and what sort of society will be left.

I feel very cross when I see people not complying with the guidelines, for eg my neighbour has her family visiting every day.

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I’m feeling much more anxious this week about the virus.
I’m afraid of catching the virus and not being able to work and then being able to pay bills.
I’m afraid of elderly family catching it and not being able to fight it off. I’m concerned about the people I look after in supported living because of the amount of staff they’re having in their homes. I’m disgusted with people not abiding by the lockdown and going out to public places and socialising. They’re putting us all risk and making us all more vulnerable.

Context: I am worried about losing my job. My emotions and those of my family are all over the place. We are all scared and worried about the future. I’m also struggling being at home and this is getting me down. There does not seem to be an end in sight and I am worried how long this situation could go on for. The future looks quite bleak and where we go from here, I do not know. If we had a deadline or an end in sight, I think this would help a lot of people although I understand that this is a difficult thing to predict and communicate.

Context: As a young person my main concern rests with with the effect the virus is having on the older population, although am still taking every precaution to ensure I do not contract Corona virus. It is unfortunate timing for our country as we have just had the problem of brexit. Mostly my emotions are of boredom as there are very few of my daily activities I am able to complete. As I am taking precautions I am not too concerned with the virus itself more the disruption it has caused to my daily life. I am also not looking forward to the many months this period of social distancing will last as it coincides with birthdays, holidays and festivals that filled up the summer holidays. Although i understand that this period must be fulfilled in order to prevent the virus lasting any longer.

Context: I’m extremely worried about what is to come. Especially as I have just heard the news the Priminister is In intensive care. It’s so scary as it could literally happen to anyone. I have a husband and children so am also worried about them. I fear them getting the virus but I’m also worried about money as my husband is unable to work. It’s a very stressful time for everyone. At this moment in time I am sad, worried, anxious and scared. I feel I cannot escape it as I work for the local government and they are putting a lot of measures into place and it makes it very real. I am worried about leaving the house even just for food. I’m frightened for my husband as he has asthma and my son who has a low immune system. I am trying to avoid reading too much about it during the day as it really is making me feel a bit depressed which is something I have never experienced in such a big way like this before.

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I am feeling so angry at how this started and how it spread.It is devastating what is happening to people and families out there.

I know that if everyone can do what the PM says we can beat the virus and save lives.

We all need to work together as if we were one team and do our bit for ourselves and the country as a whole.

NHS and all the key workers have done a fantastic job workking day and night to ensure they save lives. Also the supermarkets need special praise

Just wish it could end soon

Context: I feel very worried about the full reopening of schools on Monday. I feel that it is too soon, and that the government should be aiming for an elimination approach. I am fearful that other Covid variants will be given the opportunity to emerge, rendering our vaccines useless. I am very disappointed with our government for the way that they’ve handled this pandemic.  I wish I lived in New Zealand or had a Jacinda in charge of our government. Still, our controls over people travelling into and out of the country are too lax. To hear that nurses have been given a measly 1% pay rise after all of the work they have done throughout this pandemic, causing danger to both their physical and mental health, is appalling.

Context: Happy that things are starting to improve. I am ok eased that so many are getting their vaccination and that the rollout happened quickly. Nervous that it may all change and we will end up in another lockdown as I feel the general population is not sticking to the rules. They think the vaccinations  will protect them no matter what and a lot of people seem to be flouting the rules because of this. I feel like people in general have given up their respect for the guidelines and are approaching this with a selfish attitude.

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I am concerned about contracting Corona virus when out and about - for example on the school run, when buying fuel, popping to the shops etc.

I am wearing mask everywhere I go and using anti-bac gel.

I want the vaccine as soon as possible.

My wife is scrared that if I contract corona virus that I will die because of my age, sex and BMI.

I'm a bit tired of lockdown and I am looking forward to restrictions being lifted, however I will still be taking precautions when out and about and doubt that we will be going to pubs or restaurants for a while, we will mostly be doing outdoor activities.

Context: I am very worried about it worried about my family catching it and to loose love ones so scared to come out the house and if I. catch it and spread it it's always on my mine all the time   Can not sleep thinking about it it scares you when you read or watch how many people have catches it and have passed away and that it spreading so fast I worry about my family when they are off to work   Until they come home thinking I hope they don't catch I don the shopping but am so frighten to go to the shops and be around people and many people don't listen and obey the rules it sad to see the world in this situation i have lost friends to this viras

Context: I very much feel Hopeless that things are going to ever change and get better. That anyone will be able to leave the house and live a normal-ish life. Fearful of getting sick and even worse dying which i know is a risk every time that i go out. Worried about my family getting sick and sad because it's been so long since i have seen anyone i love and i feel like life is slowing withering away. Just really sad, and anxious over all i hope things get better soon. i dont really think that there is much more to express than that.

Context: Very worried, I work at hospital and worried about bringing it home to my husband and children. I frightened of what I may see on the wards as it’s so unknown to me. I am so worried about who I may lose in all this and already know friends family members who have passed away. I’m annoyed at people not social distancing out in public and their ignorance to this extremely contagious virus. I can’t believe people are still socially engaged and mixing in public. I feel they need to make stricter rules so we protect our wonderful NHS

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I feel that we are in a very delicate situation right now. The pandemic is really hitting hard in most parts of the world. I fear for my family, where some of my relatives don't have a choice but to continue working. They are at high risk of contracting the virus. This makes me feel fearful half of the time.

Personally, with the UK going in lockdown, it is the correct decision, but I do feel a little trapped and lonely right now. I feel that I can't escape my home and I hope this changes soon.

Moreover, we're financially unstable as I'm not currently working and haven't been on furlough (up until today).

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I feel fearful, as we don't know who or where it is coming from.
We cannot physically see this virus and this is frightening.
I go to work daily in the NHS seeing patients on wards and in the out patients department, not knowing if my colleagues or myself will get this virus. We can only do our best by trying to distance ourselves and hand wash/sanitise but this is difficult when you have to take a blood sample off someone.
I know people blame our government for not issuing the correct PPE, but no one would have been prepared for this pandemic no matter how much planning was in place.
People need to remember how serious this is, and keep their distance and not go out.
FRIGHTENED !!!!

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Previously I’ve been scared that my mum who’s a key worker might catch this and not be able to fight it. I’m not worried about catching it as hopefully I’m relatively young and strong. I’m angry with all of the people who have no regard for lockdown rules. Today it’s been announced our prime minister is in intensive care although I’m not a fan of him or his political party, it brings home that nobody is safe and I feel sad for his pregnant fiancé and children. I feel it’s a very unknown situation that we’re dealing with and people at still not taking into account how dangerous it is and think it’s just a common cold. From a selfish point of you I’m also sad for all of the things people aren’t able to do and celebrate this year like weddings, big birthdays and family celebrations. I also feel sad for all of the people who are dying alone.
Finally I feel anxious on a personal level for my own job and if that’ll be safe during this time. There are also the financial implications that we’ll be dealing with for a long time.

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I feel stressed and anxious about people ignoring the rules and advice and socialising anyway. I’m not so concerned about my own health, more for family and friends and frontline workers. I think that the lack of proper protection equipment for NHS workers is depressing and worrying. I think the Government have an unprecedented task, but they seemed lacklustre to begin with and the regulations are not being enforced.
I think some people think they’re invincible and are not worried about the health of others. This is causing the spread and is very worrying to me. I’m also concerned that if we have to self isolate, there are no supermarket delivery slots. I understand why a lot of these have been reserved for vulnerable people, but then how do those who  have to self isolate access food?

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I am scared that my husband will come into contact with someone who is asymptomatic at the supermarket despite socially distancing himself and will bring it home. I am fearful that we are going to get poorly.

I am fearful my family will suffer and contract the virus through no fault of their own. Leading them to become ill and become unwell. I fear they might go through all of this alone in a hospital without any of us to hold their hand. It frightens me that so many of our wonderful NHS are falling ill when they're just trying to do their best for us.

I worry about our family finances and how we will cope financially after all of this. I worry for my children's future and how this will set us back after years of working hard to afford nice things.

It worries me so much!


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I still feel happy and upbeat in general, but the situation is always on my mind. Life has changed completely and I feel pretty fearful about how easy it would be to catch it. There is a feeling of sadness and seriousness around everyone I know.

I am trying not to worry my child, I want to protect my family. I have never felt so worried about them all.

Day to day life is quite frantic trying to juggle everything especially now the schools are closed.

I also like the way it has united us and brought us closer together as we fight for the same things and share the exerience.

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I feel very scared for my children and myself and my husband and both our families and friends. I am a key worker so am unable to isolate myself. I am saddened on a daily basis by the sheer number of deaths across the World and I am angered by those that act recklessly by ignoring the social
 distancing guidelines. I am disgusted that the Chinese are able to continue the barbaric wet markets and am also frustrated and suspicious by the amount of time this virus took to be declared a Pandemic. Most of all I am afraid.

Context: It is worrying for my family. I suffer from mental health issues and being stuck inside is making this worse. I feel sad and down all of the time and it doesn't make looking after my daughter easy. I also work from home and I find it hard to fit this in as well. I find that I don't have enough time in the day now that my daughter isn't at nursery. Every day is really hard and it doesn't seem to be getting easier. We have also had holidays cancelled which is sad. We want something to look forward to when all of this is over.

Context: I'm worried about it.  Even though I am only going to the store once a week I feel like I'll probably pick it up from there!  I have decided to go on a dating site to get a headstart on meeting new people when the lockdown is over so I actually feel kind of relaxed and excited for when this is all over.  I have also been trying to keep preoccupied by talking to people, playing games, reading books instead of news articles as I feel like this just makes me panic more and I find distraction and looking towards the future is more helpful.

Context: I feel frightened about the effect that the virus is having and am worried about how this will impact people over the long-term. I am currently a full-time student and have been moved to remote learning so I am concerned that my academic performance may be affected. I am also concerned for the health and well being of family members and levels of access to essential services. I have a close relative who is awaiting an operation and it looks unlikely that they will be able to get this anytime soon with the current strain on the National Health Service.

Context: I wasn't worried about coronavirus at the start, however it is now starting to worry me. It worries me as we need to go to the shop for supplies, however this will be the main point when we could catch it. I have lost my dream job as cabin crew because of coronavirus, as our contracts were revoked before even starting. This angers me as I had paid £1350 to relocate for the job, this is a lot of money which has been wasted. I am also angry as I am currently only able to access job seekers allowance, so I am severely out of pocket. It doesn't bother me that we have to stay indoors. I have been keeping myself busy. But it annoys me that others are incapable of following simple advice to stay indoors.

Context: I feel in this country the situation has been gravely mishandled. There is some light at the end of the tunnel with the success of the vaccination program, however, we are all exhausted. Those who have kept the country running are being under appreciated and I feel nothing will change. Those at the top will line their pockets while everyone else suffers. I feel less worried about the health repercussions, however, the economic, public health and societal issues to come are worrying. I still worried that at some point the NHS and our hospitals may be overwhelmed as people become complacent or stop caring. It’s a very difficult situation. I’d love to go on holiday and have a break but I feel this will not happen for a few years. I’m so fortunate to have continued working and not been impacted financially, but it has been stressful and tiring.

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.

Context: For me it's scary. We have to fight with an invisible enemy. At the same moment we have to sacrifice the economy to save people. Many people will die because of situations connected to the virus like clough in the healthcare or economic issues. Closing people at home hits their mental health. Many people are not prepared to spend that much together. Many businesses will go bankrupt. The world as we know now will never come back. I wish people are less reckless and take more seriously this situation. We need to stand together to overcome this issue. I also wish British goverment had reacted faster to the problem.

Context: Fearful I may carry and give the virus to my daughter. Frustrated as a key worker I am required to continue working and will no doubt be required to pay more tax to repay the amount being given out at the moment. Fearful that as a key worker along with my wife that I need to put my daughter in nursery so I can go to work while everyone else is able to spend around three months with their families. Frustrated at people who are not adhering to the lockdown terms for there own benefit despite the amount of literacy around telling people to not do this, all this will ultimately lead to lockdown lasting for longer than anticipated.

Context: I'm fearful for my younger brother who works in a supermarket then goes home to our elderly mum who has underlying health conditions. I'm scared for my two young children and what life will be like after this is over. Or will it ever be truly over? Will our lives go back to what they were before? I'm frightened to go out outside for fearing what I could bring back inside the home to my children. It's exhausting being at home with two young children all day long while trying to work from home. I feel so sad to hear about what's going on in the rest of the world, especially New York.

Context: Even though the number of cases and deaths are reducing I am still very concerned, as opening the economy will lead to an increase in cases. Plus in time we will have a situation where the virus will have mutated and current vaccines will be ineffective. The politics are only bothered about the economy, and wish to open it as fast as possible without considering the impact on people's health. I think that in hindsight we should have vaccinated the workers first and told the elderly too stay at home and keep shielding. Then the economy could have been opened up, without an increase in infection rates, then the elderly should have been vaccinated.

Context: I feel like myself and my close friends and family are doing all they can to support the NHS workers and government guidelines by staying at home and indoors. But it frustrates me when we see people on the TV or social media not doing what we are doing, and still going about their usual business. I feel sad of the families and people who have been effected so far by the virus, and anxious about the effect it will have on myself and those I care about. I have friends in Spain who have been on lockdown since the start of March, I fear for her and her family. I worry that they will not find a vaccine for this horrible virus and that it will take a long time for life to return to normal.

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The pandemic is giving very anxious feelings. Corona situation is making me feel sad and fearful all the times. The  sudden situation has become very unpredictable. It feels like going out is not safe and the coronavirus is chasing everybody. Staying home is the only option to remain safe. The lockdown is also very fearful situation. I think everybody would have the same feelings.
The pandemic is giving very anxious feelings. Corona situation is making me feel sad and fearful all the times. The  sudden situation has become very unpredictable. It feels like going out is not safe and the coronavirus is chasing everybody. Staying home is the only option to remain safe. The lockdown is also very fearful situation. I think everybody would have the same feelings.

Context: I think, as mentioned before, fear is the only feeling I can think of that represents my current mood. Fear about the uncertainty of the virus, fear about getting the virus and not being able to be treated to the extent that I would need/want to as other thousands of people will be needing help at the same time, fear of losing any loved one. As person I always like to plan things in my life and at this moment I feel like im incapable of making any plan about how to move forward from this. All these thoughts and feeling as running in my head constantly every singe day. Unfortunately being from another EU country that has taken humungous measures and hearing daily about the possitive impact that these rule have on my country, I feel betrayed by the UK how is supposed to be a better country, with more resources and better healthcare, as in my opinion government does not do enough in order to protect its people.

Context: I feel anxious that myself or my family may get the virus and it will lead to us being ill or worse. I feel like a lot of the stories that are published in the media are scaremongering a lot of people which is heightening the levels of anxiety in people. I also feel angry towards the people who are not listening to the guidelines and are not staying at home as they are encouraging the virus to spread and are not taking the precautions. I also feel worried that I will contract the virus and pass it onto my family as I am a keyworker and I still have to go to work. I also feel

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I am scared that the world will change too much after all of this is over. I normally love a good life, my wife and I both work, and we manage to get by comfortably and keep our kids. Now we are both at home, not getting money in as usual. But we still have our health for now.

I just hope that the world can go back to how it was when all of this is over. I think we will be back to normal in winter then it could be the same again, only we will hopefully be better prepared. There will be mega inquests into how governments around the world handled this.

Context: I feel very concerned for my loved ones and those who are high risk , i think things are opening up to quickly.  I think thinks shouldnt open until everyone is vacinated the risk is still there until this happens.  I think the cases are still high and putting alot of people at risk.  I feel more hopeful now that there is an injection available.  Lets hope that everythink gets better in the months to come and we can start to see some more normality.  I know a few friends and family who have had long covid and are still suffering with it which is very worrying.

Context: I feel very unsettled because we do not know how long lockdown will last and what is to come. I feel sad because I want to see my family but I am in my one bedroom flat with my boyfriend in a different city. I am happy that I do not have to work at the moment. I feel sad at the same time because the period of time that I am on furlough leave will be added onto my fixed term contract which means more time apart from my family. I feel very cooped up and lethargic. I also feel unproductive and have not done anything of value since I have been off work. I feel anxious going out even for a walk

Context: Primarily, I feel anxious and worried about family members and myself. I am fearful about going outside and to the supermarket but in the past I have felt that way about leaving the house when we weren't in the midst of a pandemic, so it's not such a huge adjustment to me personally. I also feel some anger towards the government's lack of clarity and response to this situation, but less angry at the minute than I felt a few weeks back. I feel quite overwhelmed by stories of people and businesses coming together to support each other (which means I cry so easily at the minute), and a little bit relieved at having to slow down in regards to work because that was something that brought me a great deal of stress.

Context: It is very scary, especially because of the vulnerability of my family, but it can be overcome, however it is scary and annoying to see youths still going out with their friends and people underestimating the severity of the disease especially to vulnerable people. Not only this but some people lie and think it is made up or are too engrossed in the politics and don't understand the normal people being affected by it, dying and being extremely subdued. However personally for me it is awful because of the regime and how difficult it is to adapt to living in isolation, not going out or seeing friends and family or loved ones, or being able to exercise properly or educate and the countless hours spent infront of a computer

Context: The situation is being handled as best as could be I feel, with the circumstances of leaving the EU, and with the unknown about the real effects of the disease, so it's not really known if you could have it or not. Without a real break down of what coronavirus is and the exact symptoms and without tests, it causes alot of fear because of the unknown. People are scared of each other as well as scared of not having control over something of this scale. I am currently just worried about the people I care about, and people's jobs, because places closing down for months at a time won't be financially stable, so worrying to those who aren't currently key workers, and not currently working from home.

Context: I feel frustrated that the government is relying on corporations to do right by their employees, when most will be trying to minimise profits rather than protecting staff. I feel scared at the prospect of catching it or my loved ones catching it. I feel resentful at those that get to stay home safe while I have to go to work and put myself at risk. I feel worried about my friends who may not do well when socially isolated, but I don't have the strength to help them. I feel grateful to so many who are appreciating the NHS and are sticking to the guidelines, not leaving their houses.

Context: I am relatively worried about how the virus may possibly spread, not only for my loved ones but others in my community who may be at risk. I believe we must delay everything else until the virus is completely removed as it is a huge threat to human civilizsation. In addition, it disgusts me how people are not following the recommended guidance of the government and therefore not obeying the rules and going out unnecessarily and meeting up their friends. In order to protect our future we must follow the government guidance and stay put for the time being.

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At the moment I feel confused and worried by the situation, on one hand it is very worrying and the fear of the situation is great.  I am very concerned about the economic situation, the state of the NHS and society as a whole.  I also worry about the older generation who are more susceptible to falling ill, although the disease is not being full ageist in who it affects
but on the other hand staying at home with my family and not rushing around to school drop off, commuting and working full time is is good
i feel relaxed when i am with my family but then you open the front door and the realisation hits you of what is happening

Context: Worried because my elderly mother is in hospital after a heart attack, she’s 88 and I don’t know what will happen. My father died and now my mum might die, my aunt has just died and my uncle is dying. Life isn’t great. My son has been investigated for cancer. What else can I say? I work in a school and have been in all year since March 2020 and do personal care for a child with special needs, social distancing is impossible. I have to work in three different bubbles. My son goes back to full time school next week, he has asthma and his immune system isn’t great, neither of us are vaccinated. I can’t see my daughter as she can’t do a support bubble because she doesn’t live in the same town. I miss her terribly.

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I am worried, worried I am going to get it and pass it on to others which could cause people I love to die as well as others in my local area.

I work at a supermarket and have to keep going to work and interacting with members of the public, I am trying my best to stay clean to stop the spread but its hard, and I worry.

I worry that I could catch this virus from a person in the shop, then I spread it to my family who lives at home with me, and it worries me that my family are at risk and if they do not know they have it, they could give it to my older members of the family when they bring the shopping over, which could cause these people I love to die.

And that worries me. A lot.

Context: Frustrated because people are still not abiding by lockdown rules and continuously going out and risking which means we will have to stay in even longer if cases keep building up also worried because I hope my family do not get it. Lost my job because of Corona as well so right now I am quite bored due to not having much to do especially considering its been around 2 weeks and i have already watched a lot of shows but this day to day is getting boring. Hopeful too because the government have been quite good even though at first they were appalling in their approach and not respecting this virus but the lockdown and making sure people stay inside with police patrolling the streets issuing fines has had an impact and hopefully we will be done with corona virus soon

Context: I am feeling very concerned for the direct impact this will have on my family if they were to contract this virus. I am also anxious for the future of society and the financial implication this will have. Although I do feel that as a society there is a possible potential for us to change positively, to become kinder, more compassionate and more considerate. Further this could give us all a thrive for life and to enjoy it more when we come out of this. I feel anger towards the government for not taking action sooner.

Context: Worried and scared how rapid the whole situation is regarding the virus. Large spreads with idiots still outside than staying indoors. People need to realise this is a serious thing but people are looking at it like it’s a national extended holiday. A fast acting serious dangerous thing causing people to die and people are acting relaxed and being selfish. This country should be on full lock down and kick this virus out because it is totally Taking over. Stay safe, stay indoors, stay away!! We need to cut this virus in the bud and stop the spread, act now act fast and stay safe

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Feel worried and scared for the future. It's good that the numbers are going down, but don't understand how we can then go back to normal without it returning? Feel I need to do more to help as I have been furloughed so have the time but then I also lack in motivation with just doing things at home. But that is not new for me. I feel lucky that we have a garden to go in and feel bad for those confined to small spaces and those on their own.
Fingers crossed the numbers continue to go down and we can overcome this.

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I am very worried for my families health as we have a number  members with poor health. Can see not end to this and feel like I am helpless to keep my family safe Also worried about the long term effect this will have on all of our daily lifes. So overwhelmed with the amount of news and information come towards us every day frighten I missed the important bit that keeps use all safe.
Very confused as what the best thing is to do not my family also.
Feel so helpless and also amazed how poorly so many Governments have dealt with this issue.


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COVID-19 I believe has taught us and the world to be a better place. It had reminded us of the things that matter and pushes back the least important things that we have depended on prior to corona virus.

Things like nature have became more important, things like technology have became less important. Improvements to the world have been experienced, such as less pollution by so many cars on the roads.

I for one am thankful for this reminder and it’s made me feel a lot happier about things and myself as I’ve made it a time to focus on me and my family.

Context: This is such a scary situation and aside from physical isolation, it’s also lonely in regard to how the government interacts with us. We’re not being told enough and not being given enough support or clear plans. This creates feelings of anger, fear, anxiety and dissociation. We don’t know when the situation will be resolved so we can’t make plans to look forward to or plan ahead in terms of career or relationships. The public as a whole aren’t educated enough to follow have guidelines we’ve been given and so we’re going to be in this situation for a long time, we just need a lot more strict guidance through this.

Context: I feel worried and uncertain. There is no precise end date and no yet found vaccine. Jobs and businesses all around the world are uncertain and this shows the severity of everything. I feel like the economy will be an awful mess after all of this and that makes me worried. Prices will be sure to rise and I’m not currently sure if our NHS will cope with this virus. I also needed a routine dental check up, and a GP appointment for a routine check up on medication, but I feel like even those things are too much to ask for at the moment.

Context: I feeling so stressful, I’m afraid about myself and my family and my friends. I take care about my family but still angry about this situation in the world. I still asking myself when it’ll be normal. I want to be healthy and care about it but the virus is everywhere and I can’t do anything. This is so stressful for me . My partner is working around so many people and has the risk , when he’s coming back to home I’m afraid about my son and myself. We aware public spaces or we keeping distance but the other people don’t care about this.

Context: I feel anxious about the situation that we are in, and hearing about all the sudden and unexpected deaths due to covid-19. Angry at the people who are not listening to government advise about staying indoors to avoid the spread. Sad at the fact I can't see loved ones. But also at peace knowing that my family and those close to me are doing all they can to help others and stay safe, and we are able to pick up new skills and in the time we do have at home. Jealous of people who have children to entertain them during boredom.

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I'm very worried about schools going back and businesses re-opening.  i feel its far to early and this will end up with a spike in cases and more mutations. The government are more interested in business and their own profits (fingers in pies) than the average person.

i fear that we are going to have to have more lock downs and more restrictions that will cause people to become more and more lethargic in their reactions to the virus.  i see people walking around in groups without masks all the time

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I am fearful about how many people are ill and dying. I’m so upset that so many NHS staff are sick or dead. I feel that the government have taken actions to protect their own wealth and status only. What’s the betting that one of the cabinet or a Tory party donor is involved in the organisation that owns ExCel Arena!

I’m very angry that there are so many stupid irresponsible people socialising. We need to get real powers to prosecute them. Maybe get the army patrolling the streets. We are fighting 2 wars - one against CV19 and one against stupid, self-entitled selfish people.

Context: I am frustrated that the choices the government are making, to move the UK out of lockdown, don't seem to be considerate of what we have learned from what has happened previously. I am anxious because children are returning to schools without being vaccinated, despite them previously being referred to as ""super spreaders"". I am worried that we are making steps that will lead to the NHS becoming overwhelmed again and that there will be more deaths. I am upset that the government seem to see these deaths as numbers on a graph, rather than individuals with lives, families, dreams and aspirations - which are just as important as theirs.

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Very worried that we have no idea what will happen, no nation seems to have emerged from the crisis, It's so widespread now I don't think it's possible to contain it, and a vaccine will take a long time. I'm worried about how many people will die.

I don't think things will ever be the same again, we have no way of knowing what life will be like when we emerge from this, if indeed we do emerge from it. We may all die.

I'm also upset that we are in this position because of the culture of greed, ""getting away with it"" and anti-intellectualism of our leaders and a large portion of society.

I'm horrified at the behaviour of Donald Trump, his stupidity and lies and how insulting his behaviour is to the American people. I'm also horrified that people actually support him.

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Recent events have showed that no one is immune from this virus, it can affect anyone from the elderly to the very young.As you can not detect it, it is an invisible enemy, which I struggle to cope with.
The Queens address was a boost, but then we got the news that the PM was in hospital. This is not good, it is a living nightmare that we are all living. It will end , but when, it is difficult tp predict. It will be a long time before life returns to normality. At the moment, I am leading a very quiet life , only going out when necessary, unable to see my friends or family.

Context: I am very fearful for family, friends and key workers; the media and news round it is constant. It is as if nothing else in the world is happening any more. I also have little faith that the government knows what it is doing. They claim that PPE is being delivered to all that need it yet from line NHS workers say that this is not true. The needs of care workers and transport workers are also being ignored. I get the impression that those trying to manage the situation at a national level don't really know what they are doing and this does not inspire confidence in them as leaders.

Context: I feel quite nervous as the virus is spreading fast and people do not seem to be taking it seriously, not following social distancing and acting very selfishly, continuing about their normal lives with no regards for the fact that they could pass the virus on to other people who might not be able to cope with the virus.  Although I am not so nervous for my health, I worry for other people who may be vulnerable. It is a scary time for everyone  and people need to take it seriously before it gets even worse.

Context: I feel worried that the end of the situation is not really in sight. I fear we will go through all this again and again when new variants of the virus rear their head again and governments can't afford to offer free universal vaccines. I am anxious that the wider  affects of the Covid situation such as economic collapse will be more devastating than the virus itself. So overall I feel a certain sense of despair and hopelessness. I feel depressed at how little the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in society have been considered when the authorities have planned their Covid situation response. This makes me also feel angry and frustrated. I feel sad when I think of people I love who I have not been able to travel to see as I know because of their ages, I must have lost my last chance to see them in person.

Context: I’m starting to struggle today - I feel restless but also quite down, and as if everything I do is meaningless. I’m trying to stay positive but I’m frightened of my loved ones getting sick or dying, I’m worried about money, and I’m worried about how society will change after this. I’ve been quite positive until now so I think this is a bad day - I feel exhausted, anxious and sad. It frustrates me that others (a minority) are ignoring advice about social distancing, although I have seen a great deal of considerate behaviour. Trying to stay upbeat but it’s hard!

Context: Worried and anxious about catching coronavirus, and potentially passing it on to my husband and 6 month old daughter.  Having to self isolate/shield for 12 weeks as high risk so feeling very disconnected from the world.  Missing family and friends  very much.  Worried about how this is going to impact the economy and the country afterwards the pandemic has died down.  Worrying about mine and my husbands job security.  Husband furloughed so worrying about finances, paying bills and mortgage etxc.

Context: I AM WORRIED ABOUT PUTTING MY SELF INTO DANGER. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALREADY LETTING THEIR GUARDS DOWN. I HOPE IT WILL STILL BE SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE TO WEAR A MASK. I WILL BE NERVOUS IF ANYBODY GETS NEAR TO ME, AND DREAD CROWDED PLACES. I HOPE PUBS AND RESTAURANTS WILL STILL HAVE PERSPEX SHIELDS, AND TABLE SERVICE. I AM GLAD, AND RELIEVED WE HAD LOCKDOWN RULES, AND FEEL SAFE WITH THE RULES. THE RULES DID HAVE TO BE PRECISE, BECAUSE EG. THE CHURCH I BELONGED TO, EXPECTED US TO ATTEND, EXPECTING GOD ALONE TO PROTECT US, IF WE PRAYED HARD ENOUGH. WHICH I KNOW IS DANGEROUS THINKING.

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It makes me scared to leave my house. I miss my old life. I miss seeing my parents and in laws, but I don’t want to pass anything on to them. I am spending less money as I’m not in and out of shops. I am a lot less stressed as I’m not jazzing around the place as I can’t leave home. It is a very scary time.
I miss going to my slimming world group on a Saturday morning.
I am sleeping a bit better.
I couldn’t see my mum on Mother’s Day for the first time in my life which was awful. I am eating more junk food.

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I am confused by the food situation
I have a state of constant anxiety because of the epidemic.
I'm worried about my family.
I worry about my work colleagues
I constantly worry about my parents.
I am afraid our medical system may not cope with many
I very worry about my work. I may lose my job because of this epidemic.
I am afraid of losing my savings.
I'm running out of food and I'm scared to go outside. I have no mask. I do not know what to do. Why such a shortage of everything? Why isn't the government helping us?

Context: I feel like it’s coming to an end and we will be back to normal soon. Sometimes I feel a little anxious and sad about the situation for all those that have died, however for my individual situation I’ve found a lot more appreciation for my own life and situation and the first time in my life I’ve relaxed for such a long period of time as I’ve been on Furlough for the majority of the time. I’ve also been trying for years to have a baby and the last lockdown right at the end I found out I was pregnant. I am due to give birth this month to a little boy. So I can only be sort of thankful.

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Very worried for my family, anxious and panicked and wondering just when it`s all gonna end. Wondering if theres any light at the end of the tunnel and that if it`s ever gonna stop. Constantly worrying if my family is gonna get it. And also wondering how many more people are going to die and wondering what`s gonna happen to this country once it is all over, the economy, jobs, people, businesses and so forth. Sadness, A little bit of hope left but i dunno
Theres not really anymore I can say to be honest with you I mean what is their to say

Context: I feel so sad and confused about Corona. Tying to enjoy every single minute of my life and every my family member! I do really hope everything will soon go better. Started to work from home, kids learningat home too. Its very funny and we all enjoying so much every day and minute we are together! We do cooking, gym, learning..everything together. And it makes us very comfy and at least then happy! Do really think all will go through all this VIRUS so easy and we will find a cure for this virus. As i really want to live longer ab=nd enjoy my time with my family.

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I feel calm and relaxed as I don't believe I have been affected directly by Corona.

I'm feeling thankful because I still have my job, nobody in my family has passed away and my friends are healthy.

I am enjoying working from home as I get my time back, I also get to avoid the busy London trains and streets which I hated.

If I can continue working from home after the lockdown/pandemic, I would be extremely happy.

I don't feel as anxious, fearful or worried like I did this time last year. I'm feeling hopeful and happier.

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I feel very fearful and scared about what is happening right now over the corona virus
The not knowing when or if it will ever be resolved
I am anxious about when I have to go shopping for provisions that if I am going to be able to get what I need and also catching the virus as I have a vulnerable person at home I care for and if I got it then we would all get it.
I feel anger about China and how I think that they have lied throughout this whole pandemic not only about the virus itself but bout their death toll, I do t see how spain and Italy can have so many deaths but China doesn’t

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I am anxious about the lockdown - how this affects the children and people's mental health, their jobs, their futures, our children's education. I worry about people trapped in homes with unstable people and the effects this will have on them now and in the future.
I am anxious about not having a lockdown - people i know and love getting very ill and possibly dying or having long term effects from it, suffering unneccessarily.
Not knowing how long this will go on for, and the lack of control that anyone/the government has is all really scary.

Context: I’m feeling positive due to many people, including myself, receiving the vaccine. However, some of my family/friends are vulnerable and have not gotten the vaccine. This worries me greatly. I hope for a future where covid isn’t our main worry anymore and we are safe and able to be with friends/family again. I will be back to some kind of normality come Monday, due to working as a teacher, I’m unsure how I feel about this due to my safety and others. My overall feelings about covid are that unless everyone is vaccinated then covid is still at large and will confine to ruin our social lives and wellbeing.

Context: I feel lonely as can't meet up with friends and family and miss them. I feel fearful as worried about me, my family or friends getting the virus. I feel slightly sad as nothing to look forward to as not sure how long this will be going on for, can't seem to get excited about anything as there is nothing planned. I'm hopeful that things will improve in the future and hopefully life will get back to normal. The news is depressing and not sure if it is being exaggerated or whether it is the truth, no nice news coming out

Context: I am very worried about the Prime Minister. I think it is awful that so many people are dying and there doesn't seem to be much anyone can do to help it - there is no effective cure. I am sad for not being able to travel to see my family. Right now, I'm just anxious about getting the virus, the virus affecting my family, but also I worry about the Prime Minister. He's not just the leader of Britain, but also a man with a baby on the way. I feel anxious and think about the one or two bouts of coughing I had today and wonder if they are symptoms of the virus.

Context: I am worried about myself or my friends and family catching coronavirus. I fear that there will be repercussions after the curve is flattened. I think the economy will suffer after the coronavirus crisis. Many jobs will be lost and many businesses will have to be bailed out. I am currently looking for a job, it is already hard to find one and I think it will be even harder to find one after the coronavirus crisis is over. I feel like the government did not react fast enough to coronavirus and they have let the population down and put us in further danger. The government is starting to put the blame on coronavirus deaths down to the actions of the general public, yet the health service does not have adequate resources to fight the virus.

Context: At this moment, I am feeling incredibly bored by the whole ever-evolving Coronavirus situation. I live alone so have had to self-isolate by myself in a small studio flat and it is a lonely and experience. I miss human contact. The unknown unknown of when we will actually get to experience normal life again also makes me very angry about the Corona situation. I am also anxious about the wider global context of Coronavirus and the last effects it might have on me, my friends and family, and those around me.

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I feel very afraid for my future, the company i work for has lost much of its work and i fear i will be able to keep my job, my home and my life as it was before Coronavirus. It is hard to see how this will come out good for anyone i know currently and i am afraid right now.

The government appears to be doing an okay job hover unless they lift the ban soon then i fear i will lose all i have worked so very hard for and the support offered by the government does not come close to saving us all. Thank you for listening.

Context: I feel afraid for the people I know especially my family and friends. I feel sad for the people who have lost their lives especially my uncle who was in hospital alone died alone and was cremated alone. I am anxious all the time and don't sleep well. I am grateful to all the NHS staff and the carers, especially the one who are looking after my 86 year old Dad who has dementia and won't understand why I'm not there. I am nervous when the phone rings incase it is bad news about dad. I am jumpy at sudden noises but frightened to hear the quietness when I am in my garden. I am scared that I won't find enough food for my family.

Context: I feel anxious about the pandemic as it is very unknown what the long term effects will be to people suffering as well as the loss of life which is happening across the World. Although I am not in a vulnerable group, I have not been out and hope that I do not get the virus. I feel sad that people have suffered and a bit angry that some people are not taking the lockdown seriously. This means that we may have to do this for a longer time. I am worried that I will not be able to find work as I am a freelancer and rely on clients wanting to use my services.


Context: I feel worried about the current COVID-19 situation, firstly people were dying if they suffered from underlying health conditions and now it is everyone. I work as a key worker for a homeless organisation, I am putting myself at risk but I feel the people I work with are much more vulnerable. I fear for the lives of my family, many of them are still having to go out to work as key workers. My friend works for the NHS and told me that the ICU beds in my local hospital are filling up drastically which scares me.

Context: worried and fearful for the future, sad that high levels of individuals are dying, becoming depressed due to having to remain indoors at the request of the government. helpless in being able to help people suffering from Covid19. socially ecluded with limted access to speaking to others as unable to use the phone due to deafness. have had anxiety a few times when seeing the increase of the number of people who are dying. restlfullness and having problems with sleeping, also sleep pattern has been badly distrubed as have nothing to get up for in the morning

Context: I feel scared because the magnitude of the infection is unknown and the amount of people it could effect has the potential to be huge. I feel empathy for the people who have lost a loved one and anger towards the population who are not taking this pandemic seriously and are carrying on having parties, sunbathing and are not social distancing. I feel grateful towards my family for supporting me as I continue working at my local pharmacy and lucky that we have not been affected by the virus yet. However I still feel hopeful that we as a country will get through this, although it will not be easy.

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I feel extremely worried and scared, especially as many people I know have been affected by this disease.
I am anxious due to the uncertainty of this very fragile situation and it is scary as we do not know when the number of cases in the UK and world wide will begin to decrease.
I am angry at seeing several people still disobeying the lockdown rules and it is sad to know that people can be so selfish.
I am grateful to the NHS workers and key workers who are being so brave and risking their lives to save others.
I am becoming increasingly fearful everyday, yet I try to remain as hopeful as possible.

Context: I'm extremely worried at this moment in time about the extent in which this will have on people's health and lively hoods. I fear for the health of my friends and family, and their well being. Im also worried about the financial affects this is going to cause to me and my family and the economy in a whole and how it will effect our jobs and if we were to lose our jobs what will we do next because there will be a lot of jobs being lost to this and it will not be easy to find another job due the affects this will have on the whole world's economy not just ours.

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I feel very concerned regarding the situation and I am very scared for the safety of my friends and family. I was shocked to learn that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken into intensive care- his strong leadership has been a reassurance throughout this time and his incapacitation is severely detrimental to our situation and makes me feel anxious for his health and safety.
 I do not feel that the Chinese Government have taken enough responsibility in this situation and their practices now endanger us all.

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i feel anxious about the current corona situationa and scared . I am worried everything will start reopening too soon and the vaccines will fail .
With the vaccines now avaiable it gives me a little hope however i worry about their effectivness on newer strains , that seem to be being found on a daily basis .
I worry that if they allow more people in the country too soon we could face another pandemeic .
With my children going back to school i am feeling hopeless scared aand anxious because of what has happned in the past with previous lockdowns and things reopepning

Context: I am majorly concerned withe current situation. My wife is high risk as well as my in laws and so its down to me to leave the house to keep them all fed and watered. I feel really nervous about leaving the house. Not for myself but what i could cause by infecting my family. I work from home so that i dont have to leave the house but i still have to and when i do i feel like im surrounded by people who are not taking this pandemic seriously. I see neighbours out washing their cars and standing in gardens of other neighbours chatting and i want to make them realise the severity of the situation but i cant

Context: i feel quite worried because of the COVID19 and everything connected to it. I am worried  not only because of the health , financial worries are other part of my general worries. I feel sad that too many people have passed away because of this terrible virus, too many people suffers and it is terrifying . Although NHS working on their full capacitet. there is not enough doctors ans special equipments for these that need it. I really hope that all this will end soon and that we will return to our normal life.

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I think it's a dangerous thing but we shouldn't ruin the economy and lives because of that. We should protect those who are the most in the danger and keep the world going. There are anxieties and many other mental issues which are coming from being in lockdown. Also, I feel that many people who should give us the example break the rules while they tell people to stick to them. It makes people thinking about strange theories and not follow rules at all.
I can't wait to come back to normal life. I don't think coronavirus it's a hoax but now I think that we just overreact.

Context: The situation with Coronavirus is one that is very scary for everyone. Our way of life has been completely changed and it's had a significant impact on me and I'm sure others. The overriding feeling that I have is fear.  I fear mostly of getting it and giving to the people I love. I also have anger at the government for allowing it to get to this stage and for being ill-prepared.  Anxiety is also an issue as I have to look after getting supplies in for people and not knowing when this will all be over.

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I feel worried - mainly about my family members. I have a daughter with asthma,  a brother with leukaemia and a mother who had chemo a couple of years ago.
I felt angry and frustrated initially as things didn't happen quick enough - such as social distancing and closing schools.
I also felt frustrated at the lack of clarity from the government - there was lots of initial guidance put forward but with little direction and instruction - the school situation being a prime example. There had been no dialogue with schools before making the announcement to close. No forewarning.  Once the decision had been made people were left to intemperate it how they saw fit which left it open to abuse and my wife's school had 76 families out of 250 expecting to still be able to send their kids to school

Context: I am slightly reassured that the death toll in England appears to be reducing. I really want to return to work, but I don't think this will be for a good while yet due to the legal requirement for my establishment to temporarily close down. I am fearful that if lock down procedures continue for much longer then my establishment may be forced into making some employees redundant. I am worried that some people I know will catch the virus. I am concerned that NHS staff members are not receiving sufficient PPE to carry out their roles safely.

Context: I find this time very worrying as it is the unknown. I worry about my grandparents due to their age and general health, but more so my husband who works for the NHS. He is within the estates department between two hospitals and has had a massive amount of pressure recent weeks planning for the resources for people which has left him very run down and tired. I worry about him getting corona and the fact he is tired. Even though we Are told it is mainly the elderly it is fatal there has still been a large number of cases of deaths amongst the younger population. I am frustrated as I cannot see my relatives I am missing just being able to pop over for a quick coffee of a chat, things which previously I took for granted and I assume the general population did too!

Context: I feel very angry and annoyed with people that are not listening to the rules and not staying home, the amount of people that have been seen in big groups and with friends etc in public places is ridiculous. This is leading me to feel very worried about what is going to happen to the economy, the likes of travel and businesses, what this is going to do to them. Most of all I am the most worried about my loved ones, keeping them safe, worried about my elderly grandmother that lives alone and how this is going to affect her mental health.

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Extremely anxious and worried.
All the news and media reports are constantly how bad it is and how much worse it’s getting. They never report fairly and just try to sensationalise things.  I constantly feel in a state of panic. I normally suffer from health anxiety so for me a global pandemic is the worst possible thing that could be happening
I am extremely worried about catching it, and worried how we will get out of the lockdown. The government aren’t being strict enough - flights are landing into the uk with no checks and people are gathering in parks. I feel anger towards these people, and also towards the Chinese as they are responsible

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my current feelings on Corona virus is very up and down at the moment one minute I feel fine the next I feel panic or fear. Nothing seems normal at the moment it's all the same the days all mould into one and there's no differentiation between them. I just want this virus to disappear so we can alll live normally again but that seems far from reality right now. I think the government needs to get the vaccine out as soon as possible so we can all get out and go about our lives like we used to
 There's hardly any jobs that are working full time only the essential ones we all need to get out and try and save the economy as quickly as possible or there isnt going to be n economy to save. I wish this would all be over and done with so that we can all be normal nothing about this virus is normal it seems to go from one extreme to the next.

Context: I am really scared. What if I get infected and infect my family. What if I or my family can't deal with it and die. What if we are really ill and all alone. Is it better to get it and hope to recover and get some immunity. Will life ever be the same again. What will happen to my children if myself and my husband die. What about if my child gets ill. Will I be able to be with him. When will this all be over. When will someone create a vaccine. How many people that I know will die. Will my parents survive this.

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Today I feel hope as I am going in a couple of hours to get my first Jab!I am worried when I hear about new strains of COVID from various parts of the world which cannot be protected by the current JAB that are available in the UK.Everyone is still worried about the amount of people who still enter the country with covid who escape the tracking process.
We are also hoping that the government plans to open up the country on the 12th of April 2021 takes place as we can then go to more shops and have access to more services like hair dressers and gyms etc.

Context: I feel worried about myself, family or friends catching covid and what that would mean. I also feel angry about selfish individuals who are not being considerate in their behaviour. I worry about the impact on hospitals and all aspects of how this will affect the world in the future. Despite knowing it will be I can’t see a time when this will be over and we’ll be allowed to return to ‘normal’ life. I also can’t begin to think what ‘normal’ will be going forward. I am trying to stay calm, stay safe and stay hopeful.

Context: I feel very fearful about the Coronovirus situation. I'm worried for myself and my partner and our families if we get sick. Within our family there are family members with MS and COPD who we are even more worried about. I am sad that I can't see my family for goodness knows how long, but this is for the best as I wouldn't want to risk giving them anything. I'm worried about work and money, I'm on zero hours agency and my partner maybe being furloughed soon and we are already struggling. I'm angry about the people who aren't listening to the stay in rules and who are just going about things as normal and not caring and seeing friends and family. I think that the country should be put on full lockdown, with no outdoor exercise and strictly only allowed out once a week for food and medicine and that's it. The sooner we lockdown fully and stop these people going out and ignoring the rules, the sooner this virus stops and the sooner life can get back to normal. But the government needs to be firmer with these people not listening or caring.

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I am currently ‘furloughed’ from work as all of our customers are closed, I have never not worked so this in itself causes me anxiety as I worry about how our company will recover.
I am angry our Govt didn’t take precautions earlier; we should have banned travellers from certain areas quicker and been much quicker to test people to determine whether they have the virus.
The people who are not sticking to the rules should be dealt with much more strongly to deter them. Myself and my family (who all live a minimum of an hour away) are all sticking to the rules but we will suffer because of others not sticking to the rules.

Context: I feel the current situation regarding the virus has made me appreciate the things that I have a lot a more. The same also goes for friends and family, as I rely on them for company during these hard times. I'm not personally worried about catching the virus, since I am not in any of the 'high-risk' groups, nor do I go outside and mix with people often; but I do fear for older friends that could potentially be at risk (if they were not self-isolating). Hopefully, with time, the virus' damage will reduce, and I will be able to return to work and see my friends that live a long way from me.

Context: As someone who works for the NHS and lives alone in a town where I know very few people I'm scared. My Mother lives 80 miles away and at the age of 87 could be terribly affected by this disease should she catch it. I worry her social situation, she also lives alone, will contribute to a decline in cognitive function. although living in an urban environment outside of Birmingham she has few people who can shop for her and she has no method of communication where she can in interact with anyone visually eg facetime.

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Just seen on the news that Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care due to the coronavirus. It’s very scary to see the amount of people being infected including our pm.
It’s also scary going to shops, everyone has face masks and security are stopping people going inside.
Some of my friends and family also have the virus and right now it doesn’t look good for anyone as the amount of deaths are rapidly increasing.

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Very worried at the moment,, you know its not good when the PM get the virus. Worried about people not staying indoors and making the situation worse, really need to figure out on-line shopping as I don't want to go shopping outdoors anymore.

I fear someone in my family could get the virus, I do have faith in thre government to do what is required but we need a full lockdown and only essential shopping for food.

Sad about the PM going into intensive care, this is soo unexpected really hope he gets out of this asap.

Context: I am scared for the economy and the people within society. The fact that it has come to lockdown throughout the country really emphasises how serious this virus is for everyone and how dangerous it really is. I am terrified that this could affect someone I know. I am also apprehensive about how long that this will last for. The fact that even our Prime Minister is in intensive care with it now really shows how dangerous this virus is and reiterates to us all that we are not taking this as seriously as we should be.

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The current pandemic is a very worrying time for everyone, I have found that it has made me feel more stressed because of financial worries, as my husband has now been furloughed.
It has also increased my anxiety when I have to go food shopping because I know the queues will be horrendous, I am also worried about being able to buy food, especially when people were panic buying.
It has also made me feel very sad that I am not allowed to go & see my parents who have underlying health conditions. It also makes me sad that I am not allowed to see my sister or Nephews.

Context: I feel generally scared about my family. I saw talked to an old friend today and she told me that someone I know has been diagnosed with the virus so it has made it feel very real suddenly, and made me worry more for my mum and her health. I feel annoyed at people who are not following the social distancing guidelines and annoyed at the government for not doing enough. I also feel tired as all this worrying makes me sleepy! It has been a lovely day though so it has encouraged me to have a good walk which lifted my spirits.

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I feel anger at the people who are not listening to what the government are saying , not listening to the lockdown rules,  Risking not there own but everyone’s else’s lives. The government should the exercise once a day rule as people are using it as an excuse to do what they please. It angers me knowing without everyone pulling together we may never get over this and we will lose even more life’s.
The nhs are risking there life’s everyday and to see so many selfish people not listening is upsetting and disgusting.

Context: I have 2 family members who work for the NHS on the frontline. I am worried they will catch the virus and also that they will pass it on to me. I am high risk and currently on 12 weeks lockdown. My mental health is suffering a bit because I cannot get out but I am coping. I do actually think I have had the virus in a very mild form but the lack of testing is an issue. It is the unknown that is the worst. I think the government is not being strict enough with the public to keep them indoors and should be testing more. Especially NHS workers but equally people in the community

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I feel helpless that in reality there's nothing much we can do to stop ourselves getting it.
I am going to the shop in place of my parents to keep them inside and keep them safe, but it doesn't really help because if I get it by going outside I will spread to them as we live in the same house. So you feel like you can't do right from wrong. It makes me worried that my parents could get ill because I know for sure that one of them probably couldn't survive it. I don't think I could cope if they died alone in hospital. I am worried about the future because I feel like there's a very high chance my world could come crashing down in the next couple of months.
I have started a new job and I want to just be getting on with it normally. I'm also worried because I have no employment protection because I have not been there long enough. Even if I was furloughed I wouldn't be paid because I started after 28 Feb.
I'm worried about the next stages of my life because I know the economy will be wrecked.