Context: Although I’m still quite anxious I don’t feel scared though, as I can suffer from anxiety in general life anyway, it’s just more heightened now because of t the pandemic. However I am trying to keep positive and hopefully that the end is near or normality may resume in the near future now there is a guideline as to when things may be begin to re open but at the same time still remaining realistic as the past year as taught me things may not go to plan. This will hopefully reduce my anxiety caused by having the same repetitive routine day in day out for the past 12 months.

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Anxious about will happen now and in the future and sad that a lot of people are dying and that the government didn't take much stricter actions sooner . I am very angry for those people who are still going out and about and sunbathing even though we are on lockdown. I feel for those that are frontline workers who have to work through this tough time risking there lives and the lives of their family and loved ones.

I am also angry at the government because not enough people are being tested especially frontline workers like doctors, nurses, pharmacists and parademics, bus drivers and supermarket workers etc. They also don't have enough PPE to protect themselves therefore frontline workers are dying because of inadequate protection.

Context: While I myself am not that worried about corona virus in general, I can't deny that I am feeling the strain caused by the outbreak existing. By this I mean that my country is currently in lockdown and the stress and anxiety of my household in turn gets absorbed by me as well. I find myself worrying for the mental and emotional state of my loved ones during these hard times. I can say with certainty that not everyone is handling the lockdown well and being stuck at home for long periods of time just makes everyone anxious and stressed. I believe the world will manage to beat this outbreak soon, as long as people cooperate.

Context: As a route out of the pandemic looks likely, I feel that the Westminster Government is trying to shift the narrative over their incompetent handling of the pandemic, into one of vaccine saviour. I feel their lack of humility and honesty has adversely affected the public's confidence and uptake of the vaccination program. I am also very anxious over the financial and future life chances of the most disadvantaged in society. As modifications, to existing vaccines, are hopefully effective against new mutations of the covid 19 virus. An annual booster for the most vunerable may eventually be all that is needed to prevent any further national lockdowns. However I do not see the current Westminster Government ""building back better"" on idealogical grounds.

Context: I feel very anxious about the amount of resources and man power available to our NHS which are essential to overcome this, but don't seem to be able to cope with the number of people getting ill due to the lack of funding and support given to the NHS over the last decade. I'm extremely worried about someone I love dying from this, and about accidentally passing the virus on to someone, though as far as I'm aware I've never had it. I'm very irritated by the people who refuse to take it seriously, and by those who put themselves above everyone else by taking an unfair amounts of food so that those in need or who are more vulnerable suffer.

Context: Generally I am very scared about catching the virus and becoming seriously ill and requiring hospitalisation.  I have previously had pneumonia so the thought of a similar and potentially worse experience is extremely frightening.  I also have two children who I am concerned about the effect on their lives of the restrictions and the lack of certainty over the potential longterm outcome.  I am also stressed by working from home and simultaneously supervising my children so I would prefer to have the stress of working removed so that I can concentrate on just getting through it.

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I am quite concerned about the current epidemic. I hope that my family and loved ones will be okay and that no one I know loses their lives to the virus.
I am also worried about the economic impact this crisis will have on the country. I am concerned my employer could make me redundant as a result of this.
I hope life as we know it resumes before too long as I fine the confinement period a little difficult. I have not seen my family and friends for a while now and hope to be able to see them again soon.

Context: I feel hope that the vaccines are here but I still fear going outside. I miss my friends a lot and it’s starting to grate. I’m irrational and irritable and I lash out at people. I want to be out and I want this stupid virus to be gone. I want to be able to travel. Or move where I want. I fear what we’ve lost thus year. Will we ever get it back. Working from home has been okay, the technology has always been there. I hope it can carry on being used. If we are out of this in 3 months, I hope we can still have a year to remember

Context: I feel like it took too much for us to go into lockdown, which meant that it spread a lot more. The government also failed to recognise that opening schools would spread it a lot more and making the situation worse. This was then proved through the cases and deaths sky rocketing, which the government, once again, failed to recognise. There are also very ignorant people who still don't believe that covid-19 is real and think the government are trying to control them. Thankfully, the vaccine is being distributed to everyone at the moment, and, hopefully, the vaccine prevents the spread of corona virus.

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I am a little fed up with the Corona situation. It has made work a lot more challenging over the last few months and that has made me frustrated.
It also has made it harder to unwind since we have not been allowed out to see friends and family.
I am optimistic about the future though since we now have a path out of this and the vaccination scheme appears to be working very effectively.
I am looking forward to next month when we will be able to visit family again and stay away from home. This will be an opportunity to escape what has been a very repetitive life for the last for months.

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I feel quite anxious and worried due to reading how so many people with no health conditions are dying.
I am more worried about a family member getting the virus as opposed to myself.
I do feel angry at the point that people are not helping themselves and other people by constantly being out and about in parks and large groups and not keeping the distance.
I am very concerned about how the encomy will be able to recover from this due to so many shops closing and people losing their jobs which will cause such a major impact and will be so much worse than the 2008 recession.

Context: I feel worried as even people who are usually healthy are starting to die. I feel sad for all the people that have lost their lives and can’t have many people at their funerals. I also feel very sad for people who have lost their family. It is a very sad and worrying situation but I feel hopeful that things will start to improve. I am wondering about when we will be able to go outside and things are going to open again. I also feel anxious about my family and friends health. I feel sad for all the businesses that have had to shut and feel sorry for those people who have lost their jobs.

Context: Really fed up can't even go fishing which helps my mental health. My eldest is struggling he has not been in school since last November and is struggling with working from home. Not even being able to just go for a walk without people giving you dirty looks it's turning people against each other. Not being able to buy stuff when you go to the shop and can't buy things because the government says they are non essential is crazy something that is essential to one person is not to another. It's frustrating not being able to browse and meet frienda

Context: Hoping people take in the advise to stay at home so as not to spread it more. I went to get some food shopping and two runners past by me less then a metre away. Also hoping my family and friends stay safe. Would really like the UK government to step up the testing because a lot of people are going out shopping who are probably carryng the virus, at least testing frontline workers. Also I hope people learn from this and become more stainable with products then the panic buying wouldn't be a thing. I don't think people will change theirs ways but I'm hopeful.

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I am currently anxious about family living in different parts of the UK and abroad but thankful that I am able to work from home. Worried as I am classed as high risk due to underlying health issues.

I am stressed that I am unable to get online groceries deliveries yet I am supposed to remain at home for 12 weeks due to being high risk, yet when I go to the supermarket, they are constantly sold out of essential items such as toilet roll and pasta. Panic buying is selfish and unnecessary and is detrimental to those of us who are unable to stock up for various reasons,  Social distancing is not being followed strictly enough in the UK compared to other countries such as Dubai.

Context: I am fairly happy but I have been going out each day, usually for a walk but sometimes to run errands for my parents who are remaining in their house. I am a little frustrated at the media portrayal of people just being out in parks as doing something wrong. The pictures clearly show folk sittling appart. It seems to me that folk with cash and big gardens are trying to shame people who don't going out and acting sensibly. I think the government are doing an OK job but I really hope they don't try to become more draconian. When oit and about it is nice that people seem to be nicer to each other and I am hoping that this means we are getting past the Brexit issues. Hopefully the loudmouths on both sides can fade into memory.

Context: I think that the lockdown is being lifted too soon, especially when it comes to schools. I think that we should wait for more people to be vaccinated before things begin to go back to normal. If schools have to go back, then I think that teachers should be vaccinated as they are being exposed to high quantities of people and so should be protected. I am worried that the lifting of lockdown will lead to there being a higher infection rate again, which could lead to another lockdown that would continue to worsen the country's situation.

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I stated I felt number 8 in respect of anger and disgust and that is aimed at people who are still socialising with various people and are ignoring the lockdown rules at present. I did not state number 10 for these two because I suppose I empathise with their desire to keep mentally sane by seeing their family and friends but I feel they are being unfair because the more of us that keep to lock down rules, the more positive our future will be with respect to Corona and the death tolls rising.

I am anxious for each oerson's future and what this holds, especially my daughter as she is only 8 years old and I can tell is constantly growing fear rapidly, the more and more we hear about the effects Corona is having on people daily, all over the world.

Context: I am worried about the virus and the amount of deaths and the strain on the NHS and other businesses, I am worried that my partner may lose his job and I am fearful of my family catching it, I also miss seeing my family and wish I could be there with them now. I am happy and greatful that my family is safe and well. I know that this is not going to last forever and I'm hopeful that the future will be good. I am lucky to have a job I know is secure for the future but unsure about my partners job. I am hopeful that this will allow the government to see how valuable key workers are and appreciate the jobs that matter more than finances and business men.

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I'm feeling positive about the vaccine programme and the plan to ease lockdown.
I'm worried about the new variants that pop up and the effectiveness of the vaccine.
I feel something should have been done sooner with regards to travellers entering and exiting the country.
I hope that we have good systems in place and a better track and trace service so we can return to some semblance of normal life.
I am getting married later this year which brings a lot of anxiety about whether the wedding will go ahead as planned.
I have friends who are also getting married so I worry about if their plans will be affected.

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I’m Feeling a bit worried and anxious about corona. I’m concerned that my sister will catch it and be seriously ill or die as she has congenital heart disease. I’m also feeling bored at being cooped up in the house. every day is very repetitive with the same activities and I feel that life is just passing by.

I am also annoyed at people who are carrying on as if nothing is happening as they are spreading the virus and will make us all stay in lockdown for much longer. I am annoyed at people going shopping to unnecessary shops to buy items that are not essentials.

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I feel very frustrated that I'm isolating, and therefore cant see my family, and particularly can't help my grandma.
I feel very grateful to the NHS workers who are so brave and putting their lives at risk.
I am enjoying spending quality time with my husband and stepson, but we don't have a garden and I'm really missing the fresh air.
I am worried about how long this will last for, and I am sad for all of the events that have been cancelled this summer that i was really looking forward to. I am disappointed to have had to cancel my holiday.
However, I am grateful that my loved ones are safe and well, but I am worried that any of them will contract Corona.

Context: I feel worried and anxious although a sense of relief that having seen other european countries having reached peak that we will to. I know that this wont last forever and i cant control things outside my home but i can control my family and what is in my power to get through the worst. i feel the fear of the unknown is what is making it worse, not being able to plan things. i feel worried that when things to start to return to normal that im not sure how i will feel. i just want to be able to fast forward time when this wont consume my thoughts 24/7

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I feel very anxious and worried about the coronavirus situation. It's affecting my sleep and my health anxiety levels have definitely gotten worse since this began.

I have also had to delete all social media and limit the amount of time I spend consuming news on the subject as I felt it was making my anxiety worse.

I have also found spending more time indoors has caused a lot more arguing and feelings of anger to emerge. It's very hard to be stuck around people 24/7 with little to no break.

Working from home has also been a struggle as I do not have a quiet space where I can shut myself away from noise and distractions. I have found myself being interrupted constantly throughout the day when trying to work. This in turn causes more anger/frustration so there has been a few arguments about this particular situation.

Context: More than anything I feel anxious. The current situation in which we're living and the not knowing what is going to happen in the future is very anxiety provoking. I am annoyed that the government took so long to enforce social restrictions and lockdown procedures, especially because we could see how severe the disease was becoming in other countries. Even considering trying to develop 'herd immunity' was a selfish bid to protect the econonmy over the health of our people. It lead to a delay in us entering lockdown which I fear will have significant consequences that will be highlighted in the total number of infections and deaths. Excuse my language but: #FuckBoris.

Context: I feel like I am living in limbo due to the lockdown.  Everyday seems the same and it is kind of depressing.  I know it if for our own safety so I am happy to abide by it, but it is still making me feel really down.  Also I think the press and media are scaremongering and creating even more fear amongst the population.   I think it is the uncertainty of what is happening and what is going to happen which also creates fear and panic.  I just want this to pass and for life to return to normal as soon as possible.

Context: I'm extremely tired of being home all day, I'm tired of having my university experience being robbed and having pre-recorded lectures as an alternative, while still paying full price of the tuition fees, I'm tired of not having any motivation besides wanting to sleep through this until it's over, I'm tired of this routine of doing the same things for pretty much an entire year, now. I just want it to end at this point. It's been more than a year since I've last hang out with a friend or do something social, no person should live like this, the damage this has caused to my mental health is probably something I won't fully notice it until this is over, I spent my birthday this year alone looking at a computer screen. I'm fed up with how university still asks the students to have the same level of productivity, ignoring the whole going-on situation, as if this doesn't affect anyone, as if it is okay to consistently fail the students delivering proper education to the expected level, and pretend everything is normal as it is. Besides, the Corona situation having entirely messed up with any possible plans for the next years, the major anxiety of not knowing how things will turn out is not only crushing, but dis-motivating to the point of causing the naive hope of any decent future to die out and completely prevents any possible course of action, the previous generations won't know how this will feel because most of them already had their lives planned out, but will expect each and every one of us to be on our best behavior and everything about that makes me disgusted, this system is hell.

Context: I feel really worried at the moment because nobody knows who’s going to get it and how severe it’s going to be in each insidividual. I also feel scared as nobody is aware of how to cure it or how to treat it and it is becoming a widespread issue all across the world and this is impacting not just me but everyone else about in the world and the country. I am happy that they are sorting out the test kits and that their soon will be a test kit out for people to see if their is a way of curing or seeing if you have had the virus which will be beneficially to a lot of people


Context: Not to happy doesn't know when this will end just feel imprisoned. Just can't be socialising missing friends and family. I can manage to excercise and cycle. But miss the gym. Think alot of people are grumpy. Which doesn't help. As we're all in this situation together. Every thing seems to be coronavirus. You switch the TV on all you hear about. Just want positive hear they have a vaccination and cure. I am very anxious what is going on as everyone else. Plus I usually go cycling alot for days out but unable to manage that. I seem to be sleeping very well parhaps to much.

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My mum is a front-line worker and so I am perpetually anxious about her and my family contracting the virus. I'm extremely worried about my chances of survival if I contract it as I am chronically ill. I'm also deathly worried for my parents, who aren't really in the most at-risk age group but are still 'older' and my father has a history of strokes. It kind of feels like an inevitability that we will contract it and feeling like someone (or possible multiple of people in my family) could die feels like a mind-numbing reality. I feel like I'm sitting around waiting to die all the time.

In general the situation feels bleak. I feel like I have the most sympathy and concern for still-developing countries and refugees who are either displaced or people from war-torn countries. What hope do they have. The knock-on effects from this on a global scale will be so painful.

Context: I am feeling scared about the fact I don’t know if life will ever return to normal. I’m feeling lonely as I am on my own in my home. I am very worried about finances, especially as one job was due to end at the end of the school year but obviously I can’t be searching for work to replace it right now. I am missing my friends and family and feel anxious when I think about the fact I don’t know when I will be able to see them again. I have to go to the doctors for blood tests because of my underlying medical issues and had a panic attack actually leaving the house properly for the first time. Looking out of the window everything looks great and then suddenly you remember that things just aren’t what you are expecting them to be, and it’s terrifying that you just don’t know what is coming next.

Context: I feel anxious about the effects on my family as I am currently away from them. I am grateful that my job is safe but feel sad for those who lost their jobs. I am grateful that my family's business which is a convenience store is doing well and so is my brother's job. I am stressed about the pressure for me to go into work soon as I work in the NHS but am currently working from home which feels safer and more appropriate as I can still fulfill my job from home. I am also stressed as I am supposed to be moving out of my flat at the ed of May but everything is up in the air right now.

Context: I am scared by the uncertaintly of the situation and how heavily it has affected my life already. The UK is hardly in its hardest times yet so many things have gone wrong or have been negatively affected already. Personally, not being able to see the people I have been closest to recently is having a detrimental effect on my mental health, and self-isolation is proving to have an effect on my physical health. I wish to see my friends and to go about my daily life however I understand that these are things I will have to put on hold for the time being. I am just scared that others will not be so sensible and do not understand the consequences of their actions

Context: I worry about my financial situation, especially concerning student accommodation rents that are due and loans as well as the lack of work and employment out there at this time. I also worry for my family, friends and loved ones. As i have no real way of earning any money, I have incipient and increasingly worrying thoughts about the future at university. although one an say the world is paused which is nice, however at the same time its difficult as there is a tangible disconnection with people.

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Mostly concern for the health of loved ones and anxiety at my personal finical situation, as a self-employed small business owner I currently have 0 income which is of course very worrying as the total bills all remain the same amount and equally require paying. My job involves entering peoples private homes which is generally not something people are happy to have happen at the moment, fully understandably so. However this does leave me in a very financially exposed position. I also have fear about my own health when/if entering peoples properties, even when keeping direct contact to an absolute minimum there are still risks of exposure.
I also have an 85 yr old grandmother and we have a few small children in the family, obviously I feel concern for their health and well being.
I am hopeful however that the situation will return to normal moderately soon and all will be well again.

Context: I am feeling anxious about the job uncertainty, the economy and the financial impact that the situation will be having on my family for some time to come. I am also very worried for my key worker relatives, especially my mother who is 60, I am slightly concerned about catching it as I'm pregnant and asthmatic. I am concerned about being able to get medication and food when my children are at home and I can't take them into the shops as well as who would be able to look after them if I was to become very ill.

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i feel anxious mainly about the economic impact of the coronavirus more than the actual illness itself.

I think that the action of the government is good, but ultimately it's setting up the younger working generation up for years of austerity and there doesn't seem to be a clear exit plan from the lockdown.

It worries me that there doesn't seem to be enough PPE doctors and nurses and that there may not be enough ventilators when the virus peaks.

I also worry about the mental health impact of the situation.

Context: I am just bored of the whole lockdown situation. I want things to be back to normal as soon as possible. I think it's affecting people's mental health a lot and we just need normality back. I want to be able to see my family without worrying about them getting poorly. It's not fair for the kids either. They've not been able to do anything fun for a whole year now and it's sad to see. I just want the vaccine to be rolled out as soon as possible & lockdown restrictions lifted so we can start getting our lives back on track.

Context: A lot of anxiety for the health of my friends and family, namely those who fall into the vulnerable brackets or have underlying health conditions. Fear, sadness and also the utmost respect for the health workers on our frontlines. Under paid and under appreciated for so long. Anger at the current government doing the bare minimum and being applauded for ‘trying their best’ - that isn’t good enough when their inaction is killing people and their vague rules easily misinterpreted. Is the message stay home at all costs, or is it ‘go for one run a day’? It just doesn’t add up. Furious at people who continue to flaunt the rules. But mostly just anxious, tired and sad and ready for this to be over so my friend can get the chemo she needs hopefully before it’s too late (at the moment it is all on hold for at least 3 months because she is deemed too high risk).

Context: I feel fearful for mine and my family’s health and well-being as many people have suffered from COVID and have had long term health implications since. I feel anxious that things are not yet back to normal and not knowing what will happen in the future. It’s difficult not to be able to plan to celebrate important moments with extended family. I feel sadness because I feel over a year has been taken away from us all and we’ve all been trapped in a cycle of lockdowns which improve the situation with regard to protecting our physical health but it has a detrimental effect on our mental health. I feel anger that there is little support for the many experiencing poor mental health and physical health (long COVID or non COVID related) at this time.

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Corona does not worry me that much per se - one can die from the cancer, stroke or heart failure anytime so additional risk does not affect me much. Initially I checked the websites that track corona cases/deaths multiple times per day, but by now I probably got used to the situation and become less concerned. I am worried a bit about my older relatives, but they seem to be even less concerned than I am.
I am more concerned with longterm economic consequences of the situation because I am the only breadwinner in the family.
I live rather solitary life, so my daily routine almost did not change. I hope things become better by summer.

Context: i am worried about my family's health and the state of the economy. i am worried about my nan and older relatives. i am worried about how long this will  last and when things will get back to normal. i am worried about the elderly in society and people who have nobody to talk to or help them. also how it has spread around the world so fast it is very worrying and it can affect the global economy. will the nhs be able to cope in this situation. what about the education of children and their gcse and alevel results going to university

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I am feeling very anxious about everything right now. I don't know how my degree is going to pan out or where I am going to live. I am anxious and scared about the safety of my parents who are at risk.
I feel angry about the whole situation - I can't go home and see my friends, I can't visit my family, I cant finish my degree. I feel lost and sad and upset but there's no one that I can blame for it.
I am anxious every time I leave the house because I am scared that if I come into contact with people that I will get ill myself, or that I will pass on the virus to people that would be dangerously affected by the virus. I have been anxious and paranoid and washing my hands until they bleed. I am scared about when this all passes, as I can't remember what life was like before this and how bad the economy will be afterwards.

Context: I am stressed as i do not know what is in store for the rest of my degree. I have no motivation to complete my assignments. I don't think its fair for universities to expect us to produce the same quality of work.  I am also worried for my grandparents, who are high risk. But in general I am hopeful that it will be over soon. I am avoiding excessive exposure to news outlets, as i do not want to increase my anxiety surrounding the situation. I am aware of the seriousness of the pandemic, but i feel others are not taking it seriously. Therefore, it is quite stressful, as the minority are really letting us down.

Context: I feel anxious because it is so unknown and I do not have much trust in the government after their cuts to the NHS. I worry about my family since some of them are high risk, but I am not too worried for myself because I am healthy and young. I miss my partner who is in another country and whom I may not see for many months. However, I am not concerned for the fallout post-coronavirus because that is out of my control and I will just be happy to be reunited with my friends and girlfriend. And a small part of me is fascinated by witnessing a crucial historic moment unfold before my eyes.

Context: At this moment i time i feel relaxed, i am doing everything i can to protect myself and the people i love and care about. I am staying in and only going out to replenish food supplies every 10 or so days. I feel that i am doing everything that i physically can to protect myself and my family. I am not as anxious as i was last week, i can see that people around me in my local area are also keeping to the rules and advice from the government about staying in and everyone seems to be practicing social distancing.

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I’m worried. About infection reaching my family, particularly my high risk vulnerable dad.

I’m worrying about money. I’ve lost most/all of my self employed projects, and the fear of how long this is going to go on for is enormous.

I’m sad. I miss my friends. I miss having a hug.

I’m currently classed as a part-time key worker in a supermarket, but customers aren’t completely adhering to the social distancing rules and it gets me very nervous. I can’t afford to not work. I fear for my family, and should anyone get ill, would it be my fault?

I suffer from a few chronic conditions myself, so I’m not entirely sure how I would even survive the virus to be honest. I’m previously diagnosed with contamination/health OCD, so I’m pretty impressed with how I’m handling things so far.

Context: I have stopped watching the news as everything being shown is negative. Several people have recovered but we are not told this. Since I have stopped watching the news I am less anxious. The public are not taking this serious as people are still going out in groups. I think the government should be stricter. I still have to go to work as I work in the NHS and I like that I still have a routine so I understand it can be hard being stuck home. We need to stay in unless we're working or have to buy essentials to ensure the virus doesn't spread.

Context: I am loving working from home - it was the break from the office I needed and I am gutted that I will have to go back to work soon. I have been able to save money and also focus on what I really want to achieve in life and I love having clear goals for the future. I am enjoying spending all my time at home as I get to spend time with my two year old - it feels like I am on maternity leave again. But I am worried about catching the virus and passing it onto loved ones when the lockdown is over and how it will impact on my job in the longterm.

Context: Hopeful for the future because of the roll out of the vaccines. We need some sort of semblance of normality by Sep 21. 2020 and 2021 so far have been utterly dreadful and wasted years. Hopefully when the nice weather comes people won't be silly and ignore SD rules, fines should be far tougher with more stopping of cars and motorbikes who are quite clearly flouting the rules. Passports should also definitely be mandatory for those who choose to be vaccinated, this is a civic duty that should be mandatory for everyone.

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I feel anxious and worried about my family and friends. I worry about all the people I know and love who work for the NHS. I am scared of leaving the house, scared for my own health. I don't enjoy going to the shops at the moment as it feels really scary and like people don't respect the distancing, they all come too close and I get scared.

I have been ill and was worried the entire time that I wasn't going to get better. My chest was painful and it was scary not knowingwhat would make me feel any better.

I am angry and frustrated by being stuck at home. I keep arguing with my wife

Context: For all the technological and scientific advances that the human race has made, most societies still function through exploitation of people for the main purpose of personal wealth. Its about time we focused more about looking after all aspects of life on our planet and less time and resources on disposable consumer goods. Viruses will devastate the human race during a time in which the world is driven by consumerism and globalisation. We care less about the preservation of the only known planet in the universe to contain life and more about exploiting its limited resources for profit. Unfortunately, I am a firm believer that we will lack the knowledge and resources to combat a more serious virus in the future if the global community doesn't shift its focus away from capitilism in its present form.

Context: For me, I feel a great deal of sadness of everything that we've missed out on. A whole year, gone. I still worry about the threat of Corona virus and the impact it would have on my family, it is like a ticking time bomb. Hopefully when we look back, the time will seem shorter than it is. At the moment, I feel quite relaxed but the longer it goes on, the stranger it is. Eventually, I hope that life will return to normal and that I'll be able to return to my parents' house, that they'll have a relationship with my son.

Context: I am worried about my friends and family. I am also worried about the economy short and long term. I am worried about holidays that are booked - we currently have 3 this year that we must contnue paying for without knowing if we will be able to go or get out money back for them. I am worried about money as i have had my wages reduced and my partner is self employed in construction. This all leads to the worrying about the future of my household. The NHS is doing an amazingly great job but I worry about the strain on them. My anxiety is pretty high at the moment and I hate not being able to go out. I am hopeful that this will not go on for much longer as I miss my family and friends


Context: I feel that the institutions of government and the media have quite likely put a lot of people in danger. The government has been woefully unprepared to deal with the situation and the media, for the most part has been unwilling to ask serious questions about this and put the required pressure on them to sort it. The fact that up until two weeks ago, the strategy was to be focused on 'herd immunity' has been completely memory holed and the shortage of protective equipment for NHS workers has been obfuscated by constant repetition of the phrase 'whatever it takes' to pliant journalists.

Context: I am concerned about how many people are getting it. I feel anxious that I can’t be with my friends and family and I’m scared they will contract coronavirus and I won’t get to be with them. I am angry at people who are abusing the system and still going out. I worry about the future of society. I know my job is safe and I am grateful but I am worried for those who have lost their job. I fear for the brave key workers putting their lives on the line and risking everything to save the population.

Context: Angry at the government for the propaganda and trying to defend decisions they made that were wrong - they should just say they got it wrong.  They should not be politicising this. Hopeful that people are trying so hard to help, the health service workers, teachers etc.  Worried about getting it as I have asthma and I don't want to make my kids worry about  me.  Worried about the future for job prospects, education, finances.   Hopeful that this could bring about social change once we get through it. Glad that my mum died recently so doesn't have to go through this. Concerned about how I will cope getting back to normal when this is all over.

Context: I'm worried that I may get it badly and wor't be able to breath. I also worry about my family. We are living in uncertain times. I don't feel at ease and often feel anxious. I also miss going out to visit family and friends. Things just feel strange. I'm also worried about money and bored. Wondering when it will all end. It dosen't feel real. It feels like a dream or a movie. The street seem very quiet. I have started to hear the birds singing more though, in the morning when I wake up I notice it.

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I am quite frustrated at with all the restrictions, and disruptions. Planning for the future is so challenging. It is as if my life is in limbo. I am looking forward for all this to be over, and life to return to normal.

I am also employed as a front line health professional, work is just so draining, there are demands from the public, there are extra demands from my employers, there are also additional challenging demands put on us centrally from the NHS, yet there is not enough support, and this is really draining.

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I am more relaxed now compared to a few months ago, as vaccines have started to be administered throughout my country. I am still worried about the spread of new variants of the virus, but I'm mostly more optimistic about the direction we are heading to eliminate COVID-19.

At this moment, I'm still worried about loved ones who are vulnerable to the effect of the virus and ones that work for the NHS. I know some acquaintances who have been affected by the virus and people who have died from it, so I have taken extra caution to ensure I can minimise the chances of contracting it and spreading the virus to vulnerable people within my family and within my local community.

I have taken a very cautious approach to the outbreak and have mostly reduced my hours at work.

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I have mixed feeling at the moment, all is so uncertain here in the U.K. as well as in the rest of world.
The kids are about to come back to school and I get worried about my husband - who was declared ‘key worker’ since he works for the government at the begin of the pandemic. He’s been going to the office all this time and kept safe especially on public transport. Is that social distancing will be kept? I’m not sure -  people are being shortsighted, they think that cause they took the vaccine is back to normal life in a flick of a switch and they are not respecting social distancing or even wearing masks anymore. People are already breaking rules after rules, and that makes life harder on people that can’t work from home and needs to use public transport.
At the end of the day,  I just want myself and my family and friends to be kept safe, as selfish as that statement might be.

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feeling boxed in like i should be doing more. theres all this time now to get stuff done but little motivation. the prospects of not being able to work all through summer is deffinatly worrying. mainly because im missing out on this great experience, i really need the money for tuition and it will look great on my cv.

its also very sad the images of people dead as the death toll increases, all that sadness. I have read all these stories of how this has been really good for the environment and i think to myself where peoples priorities lie. truthfully maybe so, but i would hope all resources and media coverage wold be going towards shedding light on areas where covid-19 has left communities lacking. raise awearness on how to provide medical equipment to hospitals and food to the needy.

Now my feelings towards the current economic effect; firstly I dont know much in this area. from the little i know, i figure the government should worry less about the hit the economy will take post covid-19 and focus on taking care of the needs of the people on a personnal basis. because no matter what the citizens will remember this and can channel this back when its time to re-build the economy when this is all over. God help us in Jesus name.

Context: Anxious about the children going back to school as I really want to get out of lockdown soon. I'm hopeful that restrictions will begin to ease soon but I'm worried that cases of Coronavirus will continue to rise again when the children are back at school. I've had Covid as well as the vaccine so I feel I'm quite safe from the virus. It's exciting that people are beginning to get the first doses of vaccine and I can't wait to be able to do things again like go to the pub, eat out in restaurants, maybe go to a festival or go on holidays abroad.

Context: Really concerned about health of vulnerable family members and my own health. I have already lost one vulnerable relative to coronavirus and have many elderly relatives and vulnerable friends. I feel some anger at the inadequate and delayed Government response to the virus. I am anxious about the economic and social consequences of the pandemic with one daughter furloughed with her job at risk and another trying to follow a degree course through online working with no university contact. I am also concerned that a small number of individuals are not following guidelines for social distancing.

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i feel like nothing will ever be the same again and that humans will take a long time to get back to some form of normality.
I am fearful for my parents health and wellbeing and it is very frustrating not seeing friends.
i am hoping that humans will learn a lesson from this and fund the correct things in the future, like research, medicine, hospitals etc.
I have seen the best of and the worst of the human spirit recently with a rise in crime =s like theft from the poor but also seen some great volunteers out there helping those in need.

Context: The Corona situation has been going on for a long time. I feel the government hasn't really supported the self employed people to well. I think this is forcing me to rethink my career and opt for something else. I'm also feeling depressed and unmotivated to do things. Everthing seems like a big effort. I'm hoping the vaccines will have enough of an impact to change things for all of us in the long run. I've also been disappointed with people's selfishness during these times as evidenced by the panic shopping over the last year. It makes me trust people less.

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If people are smart and follow the guidelines of staying home and only going out for essentials then I think we will be fine. The economic impact of this however, is what worries me.

It is a very strange time and a stressful one sometimes. Everytime you leave the house, you have to be on your guard and avoid people, especially when grocery shopping.

I really don't have anything else to add nor does anything else come to mind. I really don't have anything else to add nor does anything else come to mind really.  I really don't have anything else to add nor does anything else come to mind really.

Context: I feel disappointed in my countries response, more should of been done sooner similar to the South Korea response, and more support for workers should have been given rather than having to rely on companies being sensible. It has also made me more annoyed at other institutions, such as my University and the overall funding situation. However I am hopeful that it should blow over relatively soon and I do believe measures need to be taken that will affect me to protect others. I do wish this urgency could be used for issues that would be more likely to affect me as well.

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i am worried with the opening up of the country that the virus numbers will rise with more varients arising and more people being ill.
Its hard to know how we are ever going to get back to a normal way of life, and I can see this going on for over a year with different countries re-infecting us.  I have a young grandson that we have never had over for the day or to stay, and when my daughter returns to work it is going to be difficult for everyone, people will stop taking as good a step to make sure they dont get it, if they are vaccinated they wont be so concerned with not catching it

Context: Coronavirus is a virus none of us understand. That is why I am very worried. The scientist believe they know what they’re dealing with, but yet haven’t found a cure or something to slow down the virus. I live with my grandmother who is very old and has health conditions. I am not leaving the house for anything, not even food; we get that delivered. I make sure to wipe everything down that comes into the house. However I am doing all of this, and we still have the public going out in groups and seeing their friends/families. The government need to crack down before this virus kills every last one of us.

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i am anxious about what the future holds regarding the virus. my parents are 70+ and I am pregnant due in august. i want my family to remain safe. i am fearful of the unknown.
i also feel angry that help is not getting to those who need it most. my neighbours at in the at risk group, one has COPD and yet they are unable to get online groceries having not previously registered, whilst my neighbour the other side stockpiles. everyman for himself?! of course i have offered to help my vulnerable neighbours as much as possible and its nice to see how relieved my neighbour looks when i offer help.

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I am quite worried at the moment. I have not been sleeping well, which is quite unlike me. My dreams are rather scary at the moment. I do feel a sense of relief when I wake up in the morning that I don't actually have to go into work, but then I remember the reason why, and I get quite anxious. I am always thinking, what next. All through this though, I try to reassure those who are older and more vulnerable than I am.
I would hope that my anxiety level doesn't cross the telephone divide as I wouldn't want them to know just how scared I am. I am also wondering if I should discuss with my family about whether I would want to be resusitated if the worse should happen.

Context: i feel very sad and have lots of anxiety at this moment in time, but i am trying to keep a good positive attitude and hopeing that this is going to end right now, it to me, is like a bad dream and out of one of the sci fy books i read, i still can not believe what is happening and i cant see any thing positive happening right now. feel sad for people who are ill and losing loved ones and know it could happen to me and my family at any time, sad for my daughter who can not work right now as a flight attendant as she loves people, but happy she is safe and we are all alive

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I feel like we are nearly at the beginning of the end of the pandemic, but I recognise that we still have a long way to go before life gets back to normal.
I am weary of working full time throughout the whole pandemic, it has been relentless and it is getting even harder as we need to maintain compliance with government guidelines.
I am long for gatherings with my whole family, going on holidays and having carefree days out.
I feel sorry for my youngest sister who is missing out on a crucial time in her social life, to develop and create new friendships with new people in her year at school.
I appreciate the simple things in life a lot more than before.

Context: I feel that this has been a very hard year and the lockdown that took place over the last few months was the hardest of the three because of lockdown fatigue and the cold weather. But now I feel grateful and hopefully because I've had my Covid-19 vaccine and have been lucky enough not to lose any friends or relatives to the virus. I am looking forward to seeing friends and family again but I still feel scared that I could lose my job if the economy doesn't pick up again and I also feel scared that another virus might come along.

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I think it’s very worrying. It makes me anxious that my friends and family are key workers and exposed to the virus whilst I’m in isolation. It makes me sad that I cannot see my loved ones and that I can’t go outside for anything else than essentials.
I do feel however that I’ve had more time to spend with my fiancé, as he usually works all the time. Now we have the chance to spend time together.
I fee that I am trying to eat healthier as I am doing less ex cerise due to the lockdown situation.

Context: i think this is a very worrying time and i am confused as to how we are going to get out of the situation - the lack of clear ongoing plan other than lock down worries me. i am also worried for the health of my family and friends - not just physical health but mental health. its been very difficult to explain to my seven year old daughter. i am also working full time from home, home schooling and caring for three vulnerable family members who are in shielding. very difficult time for me and my immediate family. i dont want to go outside but have to daily as i need to care for others

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Scared - currently showing symptoms so I am self-isolating. As a carer & student nurse, I wish I could work as I’m worried about my patients but I also know how important it is to stay away from others in order to reduce the spread. I am worried about those I care for (I predominantly work in elderly care so my patients are very vulnerable with lots of pre-existing conditions); my family and myself.
I hope my husband and I can use this time positively at least and not just watch tv! I’m worried about my husband as he is currently furloughed and clearly feeling low. All the usual things I would suggest to help can’t be done at the moment.

Context: I am upset about the delayed action taken and about the risk front line staff are putting themselves at because the government have failed to prepare by stocking up on equipment and other things needed. I'm am concerned about the deaths to come and that the public are still not taking the situation seriously. I am concerned the PM is unwell and could die through his own foolish ignorance and the economic impact this entire event will have on the world. I am concerned for my job and my own wellbeing and health as well as that of my family I am worried about what the future will hold.

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I woke up today feeling very anxious and I haven't been able to shake it off all day. I am hearing more stories about people dying. These aren't people known to me but friends of friends. It all seems so close to home.
I have a pain in my chest when I get anxious and I have been feeling it all day.
I went to the post office earlier and most people are taking the social distancing seriously but the ones who don't really wind me up and it makes me feel worse. I asked a woman to stand back and she rolled her eyes at me and it made me so cross. I wanted to have a go at her but i didn't want her talking in my direction because the disease might be airborne and I don't want to breathe in her breath.
It's horrible because I feel out of control and that's what gives me the anxiety. I feel safe inside my home but when i have to go out it's horrible.
My kids are ok, they don't seem to mind but I am really feeling the pressure to home educate and carry on working. My eldest has extra help at school and I am worried he will fall behind because of this.
That gives me extra anxiety.
Also the age gap between them (3 years) makes it hard to do home school because the youngest is 4 so he ends up watching tv half the day which makes me feel like a terrible mother.

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I feel a little bit worried about how long we will be in lockdown for as a lot of businesses will go bankcrupt. The health of the majority of the country could seriously deteriorate and people will probably develop mental health problems from staying in all day which makes me feel concerned.

There is also a Great deal of uncertainty about when the restrictions are likely to end which causes me to feel a little anxious and nervous.

I feel concerned about the elderly population including my parents who are both in their 70’s and not in the best of health currently.

Context: I feel anxious that I, or someone close to me will be seriously harmed due to coronavirus. I feel angry at others ignoring social distancing rules. I feel anxiety over the uncertainty of the current lockdown. I have been surprised at how I have enjoyed spending time at home though, getting to see my partner and pet more often and working from home has sometimes been more enjoyable than being in an office setting although the lack of choice in the matter is frustrating. Social media has been difficult to use in these times as many people are taking to their profiles to rant and scare monger theories which I don’t think helps the situation. It’s important for me to stay realistic in my mindset to reduce any anxiety I have.

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I am concerned that nobody knows enough to guide us through successfully and so all action being taken isn't necessarily correct.

I feel almost as if we are free falling and hoping for the best.

Staying indoors can not be effective when household members are key-workers. we are permanently at risk here despite staying indoors and I am anxious.

What happens when it's time to rebuild the economy and how do we know when is the correct time to do this. What if it's too soon and we risk a new wave of the virus.

Context: I am mostly worried about the future and not so much about the present or about actually catching the virus (thought that is still a slight concern). Since a large part of my life and my family's life revolves around the airline industry, I am worried about jobs and what the future may hold as I was just starting to gain qualifications towards working in the industry. Also, the majority of my family lives and works overseas, and with the border closures we are unable to see each other in person for the foreseeable future, which also causes us concern.

Context: I feel frustrated because a lot of things have been taken away from me, such as my ability to see my friends and family, to go to classes, to take part in exams. As a final year student, this is exacerbated since I won't be able to see some of my classmates indefinitely and the change in assessment style is stressful. It is also frustrating that not everyone is taking the lockdown seriously, which makes it more dangerous for other people and it will prolong restrictions for longer than necessary - it makes the effort that I'm putting into adhering to guidelines feel futile.

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I'm frustrated at people in the local community not taking the situation seriously, they are taking their whole family to the shops, breaking into closed parks and putting other members of the community at risk.

My daughter is in the high-risk category which causes anxiety and concern. We've been advised not to leave the house for 12 weeks.

We're trying to help people in need and my partner is going to run a marathon around the garden, we're hoping to raise money for the local families who are struggling to feed their family.

Context: I do feel anxious about life returning to 'normal'. It's been a year of living like this and I almost feel like this is my normal now and I'm anxious to go back into work and socialise again. I'm worried how my life might change as I've become used to this way of life. It would be lovely to see friends and family once again and hug relatives but I am anxious to go back to work as my work-life balance and mental health has improved significantly since working from home. I hope employers see this as a good opportunity to allow more remote working to better the well-being of their employees.

Context: The government have done nothing but jeopardise peoples health and safety whilst trying to save their own careers and line their friends pockets.  A lot more could have been done much earlier and we wouldn’t have so many deaths and our economy would have recovered much sooner.  After all that’s been done they still refuse to value the NHS offering pittance when they should be doing all the can to prevent the next pandemic by supporting our health service.           We are now the laughing stock of the world.

Context: People in the UK are conditioned into thinking that they deserve certain freedoms without accepting consequences of their actions. Too cavalier about rule breaking and doing nonsensical self gratifying gestures like clapping. Simply put the United Kingdom has got to over 100,000 death through nothing but incompetency and corrupt politics (Westminster) let's not do token gestures anymore and actually learn to behave like adults. Fines only discriminate against the poor unless they are proportionate (ie Rita Ora's ridiculous conduct)

Context: I currently feel very worried and scared about the whole situation. I will be glad when everything calms down and hope we can defeat this virus. I have elderly relative and family on the front line therefore I am extremely worried for them and their safety as well as my own health. I do hope that the public start to listen more closely to the Government guidelines to help prevent the spread of the Virus. I agree with the arrangement to close down most stores apart from those providing essentials and decision to ask the public to stay at home.


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I am mindful of the risks of COVID and have done all I can to minimise exposure for myself and family.  As we have people who are high risk in the household we have been shielding. Lockdown can be difficult mentally, but I understand the need for it and I wish others were mindful too as I feel we, as a nation could have had fewer casualties if people, inc the govt had acted with a modicum of common sense.

I am now waiting to hear when the vaccine will be available. I have no issues with it and will take it in the hope that we are taking steps  to getting back to a new normal.

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I feel apprehensive, worried more about vulnerable friends and family and people I cannot travel to see. I am annoyed at the lackadaisical attitude of some people from all generations who are not following advice. No government in the world has experienced this before, so time will tell which have made the best decisions for their population.
I am worried about my income situation in a few months time, paying rent and getting food when others buy in bulk. I am conscious that it is difficult to force people to stay indoors and I know people whose jobs cannot be done online who have had to relinquish their jobs because employers are not classed as essential.

Context: At present I am incredibly worried about the COVID-19 situation and very worried about contracting the virus as I am a high risk individual. I am also very sad due to the fact I am unable to see my partner during this time and haven’t done so for 3 weeks now. I am currently unable to go to work due to being high risk which is incredibly frustrating as I am a key worker and as I am currently on statutory sick pay which does not cover my monthly bills. I’m hoping that this pandemic will be over as soon as possible.

Context: I feel anxious for what is to come, scared that people I know may be seriously ill or die. I am annoyed that some people aren't taking it seriously. I feel scared to go to the supermarket. I am worried about the impact it will have on my job currently and on its future. I am sad that I cannot visit any of my friends and family at the moment. I wish I had an outdoor terrace or garden and a dog where I live. I am unsure how long this will all last for. I miss the simple things in life. On the other hand, I am enjoying being less busy and taking time to relax and do the things I always put off because I don't make time to do them.

Context: Deep-seated hopelessness; I'm someone who is chronically ill, with friends and family who have their own health concerns. I worry constantly for them, and especially for the one who most helps to look after me and the family, and for the people I can't be with in-person. It's a heavy blow to my depression and anxiety, and the past few days have been a struggle with many intrusive thoughts that worsen with each news story. Being stuck inside, in less than stellar conditions, feels like it's choking me.

Context: It's dangerous and is not being taken seriously enough. People are still ignoring the lockdown rules and I am sad because I am stuck in my house alone and if they keep doing this I am going to be alone for a long time. I wish people would take it seriously as my university has been cancelled too which is stressful as well. I am sad that the lockdown is being extended as my first holiday in over 10 years is being cancelled and k was really looking forward to it as a celebration of my graduation. I am disappointed that I never got to say goodbye to my university friends and I will miss them

Context: I am hopeful that this will be the last lockdown, however I do not fully trust the government. I have been working through this lockdown as a key worker (special needs teacher) so although my job has changed in its approach I have had routine etc. I have not struggled with this lockdown as much as others, however I do want things to ease so I can go see family without guilty (even though they are my support bubble) and have plans to look forward to. I have been following government guidance and may continue to do so even when life is 'back to normal' such as social distance from people I do not know. When out in public (such as running) I see people that are not following guidance and it makes me annoyed

Context: Hope it don’t spread again because of the new strains and we would have to quarantine again.Hope there is no long term side effects from the vaccines. They also need to stop letting people in the country without doing the proper tests,Because when we get a strain that mutates that the vaccine don’t work we will be back to square one. To many people died because things wasn’t done properly and people made the wrong decision or not quick enough. Families broke up a lot people being left on there own especially the elderly. Also A lot of vulnerable people who need help can’t get the help they need.

Context: I feel a lot more relieved now than I did a year before especially with the vaccine and employers allowing staff to work from home. A lot more relaxed since schools open tomorrow so less pressure to home school and so that’s one more load off my mind. It’s been interesting to see how women have borne most of the pressure during this pandemic and now with IWD looming there’s the challenge to change include more women in leadership roles to help make policies that are favourable to all including women.

Context: Terrified of Corona virus. It has already taken one member of our family who was practising government guidelines .  The state of the country and what we have to do to survive this is frightening and where we will be at the end of it. i worry for my children and grandchildren , finding it difficult to sleep and i am in here for 12 weeks without seeing them. I want to believe the government are telling us the truth about figures and equipment being sourced but it is hard to believed them.  We have had different figures etc from different people . I also know the government said there were no corona patients and there was because a family member ( a nurse) works with the patients . It does not help with anxiety or trust

Context: The situation at the moment still seems slightly hopeless. I struggle to see a clear way out of it that doesn't end with huge amount of deaths and a decimated global economy. Even if we do get through this we'll be paying back for years, with potentially decades of austerity measures. Obviously human life and health comes first though. I feel a bit sad and angry that more wasn't done sooner by governments to combat the spread, as they were equipped with more than enough evidence. But i mainly feel anxious, scared for my family, and completely unmotivated to do anything.

Context: It’s very worrying as you don’t know how long this is going to go on for, we think my grandad may have Covid-19 and also has COPD so we’re very worried for him. My children are bored and it’s causing a lot of strain at home so I’m feeling very stressed and I’m also 5 months pregnant so I’m worried about what this means for me when I have to give birth in August, I would like to have a home birth if covid-19 is still going around but at this moment in time my understanding is that they have put a stop to this due to staff shortage, I’m worried about not being about to have my partner and my mum there as I know I couldn’t do it without my mum.

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I feel worried that we haven't done enough to contain this issue and that we started far too late. I'm worried for my parents who are at risk and for my job. I do not believe our government is competent or honest, I believe they have botched and will continue to botch this problem.

It's good that they've taken steps to help the economy but I imagine they'll need to go further. When this is over a lot of these measures should continue - to genuinely provide help in society for those that need it most.

Context: Absolutely terrified, felt like I had coronavirus but was never tested for it. Deeply anxious and very isolated, feeling quite sad as well as th eWorld is at a standstill. Know many people through social media/news who have been infected etc and therefore more anxious than ever. Furthermore really scared about getting help for future medical hospital appointments, as it feels like there’s a greater risk of contracting it by attending those. Haven’t stepped out of the house in 3 weeks. Worried about university (it’s my final undergrad year). I’ve been furloughed from my work as well, so I’m poor right now.

Context: I feel as though I can’t control the situation which is extremely stressful. I am hoping that we will be able to get through this pandemic as soon as possible. I miss family and friends who I’m not able to see. I also feel angry to those who are ignoring the governments rules. I truly believe that we can get through this, but I do think it’ll get a lot worse first, and I’m not sure how well prepared I am to accept some of the consequences of this. I feel upset because important events such as my 21st birthday and graduation were coming up this year, and have now had to be cancelled.. however I do understand that there’s not much that can be done. The most effective thing that can be done is a vaccine. I have seen that trials will be taking place, however by the time they will be available it could be up to a year, which if of course frustrating as lives are being lost. I feel as though the government are down playing the severity of this pandemic, and I think most people would feel more comfortable if they were more honest so that we can prepare ourselves for that.

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I feel anxious for my older relatives as they have underlying health conditions, and about my mental health as I suffer from depression and anxiety and don't know what I will be like over the next few months.
I am fearful over not knowing when everything will go back to normal.
I feel sadness at not being able to go to university, socialise with friends or leave my house when i want.
I am worried about my financial situation as I cannot work during this time.
Lonely as I live alone and cannot be in physical contact with my family or friends.

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At current times, I feel that the coronavirus situation is becoming progressively worse, most of all, I fear for the people who are not taking the governments advice, from my window i can see a large public field and there is many people walking and sunbathing on it despite the current situation, this causes me much anger as these are the foolish people who are preventing the government's measures from being as effective as possible.

Furthermore, i feel that people need to start taking the coronavirus situation much more seriously, rather than treating it as a joke, i see people when am out laughing and making jokes whilst wearing their face masks, thisangers me greatly, not because i don't support the use of face masks but because it is a serious situation and they should just wear the masks rather than joking around with them.

Context: I feel more hopeful about it considering there appears to be a light at the end of a tunnel. I am very tired and mentally drained as lockdown has taken its toll. I have friends and family who support me and I’m still struggling mentally - I don’t know how people lacking a support group must be coping. I am worried about my family catching it but the vaccine has alleviated those worries slightly. I just want something to look forward to. I feel I’ve lost a portion of my youth to COVID that I’ll never get back.

Context: I'm worried mainly. Both for my own and my families safety. But also for what this future and when things might get back to normal. I'm also angry that it has gotten to this stage, and some people are still refusing to take it seriously and follow basic rules which will help protect their own safety and the safety of others. This includes anger towards the government for not reporting things more clearly, and also not preparing effectively for such an outbreak. I really just want things to get back to normal asap!

Context: Its giving me anxiety especially with this new vaccine they come out with. I do not want to take the vaccine but I believe in the end everyone is going to be forced to take it. Its just been tested recently. We do not know if ifs gonna cause long term effects later on in life. I also do not believe the government and am convinced the world is run by sick people who just want to make money. They want people to die so they create illnesses. Then they create a ""vaccine"" that's gonna ""cure"" us but that's not true. If we all get cured and no one is sick how are they gonna make money? They want us ill. They want us to be like sheep following blindly. Anyways, thank you for joining my TED talk.

Context: It is a worrying time for personal and professional reasons, but as a family we are trying to keep a sense of perspective. Health is the main priority- I am sad and frustrated at being separated from family, but glad if time with my children. I am worried about other family members with underlying issues, who are vulnerable, as well as another family member who works in the NHS. We have a close family member overseas who is in the final stages of a terminal illness and cannot get hospital care. It hurts not to be able to hold their hand and say goodbye. My eldest should be taking his GCSE’s this year, which has generated additional anxiety and I was furloughed last week. There is much uncertainty about the future, but the fact that everyone is in the same situation makes it easier to bear.

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I feel like it’s a wasted time in many peoples lives that could have been prevented through simple empathy from government leaders. Logical minds told them this could be over with a full lockdown, but the economy took priority over peoples lives.

The pandemic has proven how incapable our leaders are, how little they care about the lives of those poorer than them, and this situation has gone on for way longer than it has needed to be. Many people are angry about the stolen time they won’t get back.

Context: At the moment I am quite anxious about the whole situation, it’s hard to understand what’s going on when there are so many conflicting ideas around it and how dangerous it is or the realism of figures. I’m scared for my family and close friends, and it instills a fear into you whenever they report symptoms as now everyone is thinking that any symptom they get is coronavirus. I am confused about the figures, because social media and news outlets are showing them to be misleading in some aspects, so I feel like I’m in the dark as well as everyone else about whether coronavirus is actually as bad as people are saying. However at this current moment, I am hopeful because today’s figures have shown a decrease in the jump compared to previous days.

Context: I have a young family and older parents, both of whom I'm really worried about. I know I'm in a fortunate situation because I haven't yet been impacted economically and I am trying to enjoy the extra time we are spending together as a family, but I am anxious about the long term implications especially with regard to my children. I am also worried about relaxation of rules which might put my parents at risk. I dont want to stay in longer than we need to as I am keen for my older son who is 6 to be back at school as I feel I'll equipped to deliver a terms worth of school and work full time. I am also concerned that he will miss so many social experiences over the summer. I'm concerned my younger son will struggle to settle back into childcare after spending this extended period of time at home. Both my parents have underlying health issues and I hope they stay well enough that they dont have to go into hospital at any point as I worry they would pick up covid-19 while there. I am also anxious that Boris Johnson is seriously unwell and the lack of leadership within govt if he isnt back soon. Not because I think he is competent, but at least hes not dominic raab.

Context: I feel all sorts of feelings towards the Corona situation, firstly I feel anxious of how long it is going to last, when I will be going back to work, and when I would have some actual face-to-face interactions with my friends. I also feel sad because I had plans for the year, I wanted to start fresh, get a new job, maybe move house, go festivals and go on a few holidays. I also feel slight anger as I had gone to an interview for a new job just before the Corona situation and I still have not heard back from them as their department is closed, that feeling of just not knowing it upsetting, especially when being stuck inside all the time.

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I feel annoyed and frustrated at all of the people who are ignoring the social distancing guidelines and putting more people at risk, especially when we are being asked to simply stay at home apart from a minor number of exceptions.

I am retail supervisor, a key worker, so I am currently still working. I am amazed by the number of people who still flaunt the rules and find it difficult to hold my tongue and not call people out when they do not do as they are advised.

While I am not worried about the personal effects coronavirus would have on me, my grandparents are both in the at-risk category and are shielding for 3 months, I am worried about how they will cope with isolating for so long.

Context: Very Very anxious about work, about juggling family life, about my kids missing out on their lives. It’s impossible to juggle everything and stay sane. We’ve lost our first holiday in 2 years to this, and we can not afford another holiday and we’ve lost all our money on it. I’m Desperate to get outside properly and interact with family and friends. I’m totally sick of this shit situation. I think there’s a point that the economic fall out will be worse than the virus and I’m very anxious about what the future holds financially. I’m worried about my parents health but not about mine. I wish there was a way to tell who’s had it so life can return to normal.

Context: Concerned for the health of others in general and more specifically my close family and friends. Concerned for vulnerable members of society and people who may be feeling lonely and helpless during this time. Concerned about my financial health short term and long term due to the impacts on the economy, a widespread recession seems inevitable. Concerned about long term impacts of the coronavirus even after the worst has past such as restrictions and major changes to daily life. Grateful for key workers, specifically NHS staff for bravely battling on to support others, they deserve endless praise.

Context: I am fearful for my children and grandchildren . I feel i am shielding but the children are back at school . I do not believe the vaccine is going to get us out off lock down any time soon and there will be another spike in the virus. More people are going to die because of this and the government should have acted sooner and closed all borders to foreign travel and travellers . Only good and medical supplies should be allowed across borders. I fear that this virus will last a very very long time.

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I am at home at the moment, with my family, and none of us yet have experienced any illness.

However we are all locked down in the UK at the moment and I am sad that I cannot see my usual friends and family.

We are making the best of it by keeping busy, and trying to eat well, but it’s a constant worry there, as I have asthma so may not fade to well.

Seeing the numbers of dead shooting up across the world every day brings me great sadness for those people and their loved ones, and particularly worry that it may also take someone I know.

We are actually quite content at home without thinking of the wider picture, and I feel that we are very lucky. We have enough food and things to keep us entertained, and we all get along very well, so actually spending more time together is very lovely, apart from the low level anxiety whenever we tv ink about what is happening.

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when I am at home or in my local surroundings I feel ok, I am comfortable that i am complying with regulations and looking after myself.
when i think about having to travel again for work, i feel sick and anxious, I do not want to be sitting on crowded trains and getting pushed at tube stations all to get to work, and put  myself at risk.

these are risks I feel are not necessary and my Employer should take that into account. I have been able to do my job at home for a year, so why can I not continue like this

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I am anxious about what the future holds, and worried about family members becoming ill. I miss my family and friends and I find it difficult not knowing when I will see them again. I don’t feel in control of the situation and I worry about how my job will change as I work in the NHS. I am trying to stay positive and take things day by day, and not reading too many news articles. I am at home with my young family and I am enjoying spending quality time with my husband and children.
I worry that the government may not have control of the situation and there will be many more deaths. I also am angry at people who are not talk n the situation seriously and endangering others.

Context: I’m worried about financial problems me and my partner now face, I.e him having to take a pay cut while I’m only getting maternity pay & wondering if we will lose the house and have to start from square one again! I’m scared for my 5 month old son and sad this has been the start of life for him! I’m also missing my family terribly, especially my mum who I’m extremely close to, I’m excited to be able to see her again when all this is over! I’m also really anxious for my friend and her family as her mother has contracted the virus and is currently in hospital recieving treatment, we are all hopeful she is going to pull through

Context: I am anxious about the potential that myself and family will contract COVID.  Generally I am more anxious about my family’s health than my own. It makes me nervous when leaving the house for food etc. I am saddened by the news of deaths that I am constantly hearing. I feel angry at those who still go out and do not practice the distance rules.  However I am hopeful that my family and I will all get through this healthy. Coronavirus keeps me motivated to eat healthier and stay fitter through daily exercise, however this is driven by anxiety of contracting the disease. Overall coronavirus makes me feel anxious and on edge.


Context: Worried. I have symptons - my 14th day with a cough. I should be ok but this disease has a lot of unknowns. I'm better than I was so I am optimistic. I am worried for Boris Johnson our Prime Minister. I also worry about my family though they are fine at the moment. The economy is a worry and I dare not even look at my pension pot for fear how much it has diminished. I fear for the economy in the short and medium term and I feel so sorry for small businesses like garden centres. I am happy that the weather is getting warmer and that I can sit in the garden and also go for a walk and cycle for exercise.

Context: I am very worried about the future.I have 3 part timejobs but i'm not getting paid or furloughed from any of them at present I have diabetes so i'm classed as at risk..My daughter is stuck over 100miles away and a have lost a friend and relative in the past week . My brother lives in the USA where things are getting worse.The uncretainty is the worst part,nothing like this has happended before so no one knows what the future holds. Cant think of anything else to comment on at present, this is like doing an English assisgnment

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I feel frustrated that we are still experiencing the lockdown, but I do feel hopeful about the end of lockdown being around the corner.
I feel guilty as I have been socialising probably more than has been advised, but I have felt this necessary to get through the difficult situation.
I am worried for my family still but I am relieved that my parents, parents-in-law and grandma have had their first vaccines.
Work is stressful but I am enjoying working at home more than I thought I would.
I am excited to start making plans with friends again, to book restaurants and go to shops.

I don’t think I’ll feel ‘normal’ again until we don’t have to wear facemasks in public again. That has been stressful and makes me feel claustrophobic.

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I’ve been very relaxed about the whole
Situation up until this week where it is starting to make me very nervous how it is developing. I am worried for the older people in my family and I am also worried that many people are still not taking this seriously. I really hope that we can still exercise as I am a keen runner and need to run for my mental wellbeing and I don’t see how it effects the spread of I am alone and away from public. I have just heard that the prime minister is in intensive care now which is another reason for the whole country to panic

Context: I am extremely anxious and worried about the current situation as I am separated from my son and daughter.  I don't know when I will next see them, this causes me great distress. I have daily conversations with my daughter, normally I can reassure her but this is something where I am totally out of my depth.  Trying to be positive when I don't know myself how this will end.  I feel sad when I hear the news and I struggle to concentrate on anything. I am continuing to work from home but not sure how long I will be employed for as I only started the job last month.  I am extremely worried how we will all go back to normal life without catching the virus.

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Overblown and a tool being used by various world governments to control the population and economies.
COVID is a dangerous virus, but unless you have a pre-existing illness or condition or are in the unlucky percentage to be affected by it (like the flu), people recover or don't realize they even had it in the first place.

Life needs to go on, as the current social, business, and government actions are killing not just economies the world over, but the Western way of life.

I say this as someone who may be vulnerable to COVID compared to healthy people due to an undiagnosed, suspected kidney condition: it sucks for us/them, but life needs to go on.

Context: I feel very anxious and worried about the future. I feel upset that I cannot see my family, other than my mother who I live with. I feel like it's going to go on longer then any of us are currently expecting and this worries me greatly. I feel scared that some of my family may catch the virus and possible die, especially my grandparents who are old and currently sick. I know that I won't be able to see them for 12 weeks which is upsetting. It's currently everywhere and unavoidbable no matter where you look. It's online and on the television constantly which means you can't get away from the constant stress and anxiety it causes.

Context: Very worried for certain elderly and compromised relatives. Can’t see a good ending to this. I’m fearful that elderly relatives will need to stay in isolation for many months to come until a vaccination has been developed and don’t know how they’ll be able to stay inside for so long.   Anxious about getting enough supplies when supermarkets are struggling to keep their shelves stocked. Can’t see an acceptable way forward because as soon as restrictions are lifted the virus will pass to the vulnerable. Anxiety that the fabric of society is disintegrating.

Context: I am frustrated that we are still in this situation. I am fed up working from home and having too much time on my own.  Not seeing my work team can be challenging waiting on people to action things. I am annoyed that people still break the government's restrictions which are in place to protect the NHS and keep people safe. However, I am looking forward to being able to see family and friends both in my local area and further afield. Being restricted for so long allows me to value my freedom a lot more.

Context: I am very concerned about it all to be honest.  am scare for my at risk loved ones, who are more likely to get it and suffer badly because of it. I am worried for myself, as i don't want to get ill either. I am scared about my work, and how it will affect the running of it going forward. I am scared about my place in the world. I am sad that i cannot see those who mean the most to me, and about all the plans that i have. Not only are they on hold, delayed or cancelled, but i a scared my motivation will never return.

Context: I'm feeling less worried about it now than was before, especially as it seems now we have been through the worst of it. It's nice to know the end of it all is in sight and eventually life will go back to normal. However the idea of normality at the moment is quite overwhelming, and it's going to take a while to get used to it again. I'm worried about the job market as I graduated last year and am yet to find a job in something I want to do. I'm also worried about not having COVID as the excuse to not be able to do things or use when im putting something off.

Context: I suffer with anxiety and feel that the current situation has made this 100% worse. It feels like it isn't going to end anytime soon and that concerns me as I miss seeing my friends and family. It upsets me that some people are still acting like nothing is wrong and are going about their daily business, this is only going to draw the process out for a longer time. I avoid watching the news as it is all negative and upsets me. I worry about my mum as she works for the NHS and is still having to do home visits. I also worry about both my nan's as they are feeling very lonely at this present time.

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I understand the need to self isolate to protect ourselves and others but I feel sad that I can't see my friends and family.
I am living with my partner but I feel lonely.
I am classed as vulnerable so I can't go to the supermarket and it feels like life is on pause.
I am lucky that I can work from home, I have a house and I am not on my own but the uncertainty is worrying.
I'm scared that someone I love will catch Covid 19.
I have anxiety about when lockdown will end and how it will end - if life will be the same or not.
I worry about lockdown ending too soon and a second outbreak happening - but how do we know when the right time will be?

Context: I am worried about my mother who is over 65, and also feel sorry for her as she lives alone and hasn't seen anyone in ages. I am worried about caring for my baby. I want to go out and meet friends and go places. I am bored. I feel sorry for anyone who dies and their families. I am worried about the financial situation in the future and how we will survive financially in a few months time. I am worried I will lose a lot of work and also I was planning on looking for a full time job and I do not think I will be able to find one. I also feel sad for all the nice plans we had for travel and meeting up with friends that cannot happen

Context: I feel quite pessimistic in all honesty. I just feel extremely worn down. My living situation and finances have suffered a lot due to the crisis and I have become increasingly depressed and anxious over the past few months. I feel quite hopeless about the future and my prospects, despite having graduated my MA and feel that there is very little to look forward to.  Coronavirus is not my only concern, but it seems to have negatively impacted every aspect of my life. Health, finances, employment, standard of living and future outlook. To be frank, I'm more concerned about my mental health and state of mind than catching the blasted virus at this point.

Context: It's a unfortunate situation and has taken a toll on everyday life for normal people and has caused fear amongst them. At times I'm frustrated since the weather is just becoming beautiful and it's wasted indoors. At the moment I've come to accept the actions we have to make to combat coronavirus and I'm thankful for medical professionals who still work and get infected to treat their patients. I'm not really angry or sad but bored at times. Sometimes I feel frustrated since my education is affected aswell. I cannot study on my own will so it's hard to maintain discipline whilst being at home during the lockdown

Context: I feel anxious due to the fact that I know people who have weak immune systems. I myself would most likely be fine if I caught the virus, but I'm worried about people I know surviving. I'll be honest I've summed up my thoughts as much as I really can without just stretching what I've already written so I'm writing this to meet the character limit. I feel that five hundred characters is far too much unless you are expecting people to do exactly what I am doing. I just have nothing else to say but still need to get to the limit.

Context: I am very anxious about my future financial situation and commitments, if I am made to be on furlough too long. I am also concerned by the level of power the government is able to wield during the country's lockdown and fear it may develop into a police state. I am also missing my friends and colleagues during this time and my freedom to go and do what I want. I am also fearful that China will recover while the rest of the world is still going through the worst of it, which can leave us in an incredibly vulnerable position that China may wish to take advantage of.

Context: Whilst I am sure the Govenment is doing it's utmost best, with Boris Johnson being in hospital the country must be worried.  People who do not stay at home and follow the rules (not guidelines) are very selfish.  We all need to work together to beat it, or we will be back to square one when the rules are relaxed.  I am lucky as I have a garden, and a dog who needs an hour's walk each day, but am missing seeing my elderly Mum and other close relations.  What is annoying me is other people down my road not following the rules.

Context: I am very hopeful and optimistic about the Covid-19 situation at the moment. With the vaccine rollout in the UK going very well, there is light at the end of the tunnel at last!I am hopeful thinks with return to some semblance of normality soon albeit with a lot of economic pain still to come. I am very hopeful that my financial situation will improve in the near future as this pandemic has affected my work very badly and I have suffered quite a lot over the last year. My anxiety levels have reduced with Covid cases going down at the moment and I believe a lot of my work will come back in the next few months as restrictions are eased gradually.

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 feel better about the general situation since the rollout of the vaccination programme. My personal situation is still difficult because my family are abroad and I don't know when I will be able to see them. I am also worried that I will not be able to find a job in the current economic climate. But the vaccination makes it seem like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, as long as people take it up. I understand now that we will all have to come to accept the 'new normal', and at the moment I am more worried about the climate crisis than I am about the Covid crisis and I hope that the agenda will return to fighting the climate emergency soon.

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I just have no hope whatsoever anymore and its led me to not care about anything.

Im not even looking forward to be able to go out again or see any of my friends because i'm so anxious i wont fit in any more and am no longer attractive due to every other girl spending their lockdowns doing makeup and putting up naked pictures for everyone to see.

I have became silent and numb. I have considered self harm a lot and have a new extreme hatred for myself.

Although i go into work in Tesco every day with a happy face and everyone views me in the way i've always been viewed as this happy bubbly person, but when i come home at night i just sit there staring at the walls feeling extremely sad. I was supposed to be off this week and am now choosing to work instead because i know ill just stare at the walls and cry.

Context: I find it quite stressful and although I sleep and function normally it's at the back of my mind constantly. What worries me most is the financial aspect of it. Every time I read the paper and look at the latest numbers i feel sad and worried about the health of my family. In a weird way I also find it fascinating - the impact of the virus on the world is really though provoking and I often find myself thinking 'I wonder what will change after...' I really hope there is some silver lining somewhere.

Context: I cry every day, and feel hopeless a lot of the time - the complete turmoil in routines and permanent uncertainty is really difficult as someone who's struggling to cope healthily with anxiety and an eating disorder, and my little time in nature each day is the sole source of solace at the moment. I deeply miss and worry about my family and feel terribly sad for everyone facing similar feelings and far worse. I am doing what I can to help, including volunteering, and trying to focus on work, though I feel frequently distracted, unable to focus, despairing, and though I can't concentrate a troubling amount of the time. I feel sorry for the country and world in the long-term as well as the current time. We need each other and connecting only online or by phone feels exhausting and draining too much of the time. I am grateful and feel lucky to have beautiful countryside around me and the ability to walk and run in it. It is one of the few calming presences in my days. I know there are many facing far more awful situations and feel guilty for struggling so much.

Context: The entire COVID situation is just completely and utterly frustrating and surreal. I would never have thought in a million years life would be like this. At the moment, I feel stressed and full of anxiety especially knowing this situation is not ending any time soon and the uncertainty is killing me. The uncertainty of things being able to go back to normal- whether that will ever be the case. The anxiety of what is to come- can this happen again? There are so many strains and other viruses that could potentially cause a pandemic again. It stresses me out knowing that I feel sad and lonely and very self isolated as I haven't met any friends and family- in fact I feel more disconnected to the people around me more than other. I am worried about my health and future prospects, knowing that all my plans for the future can be destroyed by it. it scares me knowing that so many people I know have died from this virus and no one is really safe.

Context: I feel frustrated at how it's been dealt with by the government, how the public have been irresponsible and how rude they can be. But on the other hand the situation has also shown how the public can be kind and caring. I suppose you could say it shows the true colours of people in power and the public. We can only hope that people's memory aren't too short and that lessons cab be learnt from this and hope that the same mistakes aren't repeated the next time this happens. I, like many, am very much looking forward to being able to hug my family and to see live sports, go to the cinema, go to a restaurant like before the pandemic. I feel China have a lot to answer for and why aren't the questions being asked now by other countries.

Context: Well, I feel anxious. I have kids and I'm worried about them and my husband. It's hard times for all of us and I'm trying to keep myself calm because of them but I can't help being worried about the coronavirus. I really hope that everything will be ok and we will be back to normal soon. Still, I am sad about all the people who lost someone they love. It's hard for the kids as well. My biggest one knows everything about the coronavirus but my little one doesn't understand why she cannot go to school and why she cannot spend time with her grandparents and her friend. We are all in this situation and I pray that it's going to be over soon.