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Since the beginning of pandemic, many lives were being affected with the unknowledgeable symptoms, and this is why I wan medications, and procedures to take care

running nose from her younger brother and a weary feeling of her fathers body created a speculation of the virus. “Since my family was getting sick at the beginning of the year, we didn’t think

anything of it because we were in a colder season and everyone gets runny noses all the time. I decided to get tested two weeks after my family was sick and at first I came out negative but I went to take another test and I came out utterly positive. I was honestly terrified,” said Sanchez. It was not until Sanchez’ father’s symptoms got worse that her family would soon feel defeated. Not only had she lost her sense of smell and taste, but she lost what it seemed like a sense of family through their isolation. “You’re completely isolated from your family and it definitely takes a hit on your mental and physical health,” said

of those who encountered the Coronavirus. After almost a year and a half, our nation has progressed in the understanding of the virus that now many are trying to heal from. However, as COVID-19 continues to take a levy on our nation, Sophia Sanchez, junior psychology major describes how her experience with COVID-19 changed her

Want to hear from students who represent who we are celebrating. Chris Hofschroer assistant dean of students

perspective on life and how she heals now after her families two week’s of isolation. In her experience with COVID-19 , Sanchez and her family tested positive for the virus early January, 2021. With the cold winter season in progress, the symptom of a

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