BACKGROUND
BY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
WHAT IS THE CORONAVIRUS?
According to the World Health Organization, the "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness."
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COVER THIS TOPIC?
Considering the coronavirus has changed the course of my life, I thought it would be compelling to cover the virus as it will be a historical event in history. Adjusting to living at home with my parents has shed light onto the differing ways that individuals are being affected by the virus. Although this time has been exceedingly unsettling, it has given me a newfound sense of gratitude for my life. Covering this pandemic is not only important for future generations, but important for myself as it will serve as a sort of time capsule inciting deep reflection and understanding.
BY FREEPIK
WHO ARE YOU INTERVIEWING AND WHY?
For my project, I will be interviewing both my grandfather and my mother. Given that my grandfather, age 84, falls in the at-risk population, I believe his narrative is essential in shedding light on the virus's impacts. Additionally I interviewed my mother, age 58, because her narrative is instrumental in understanding the impacts of the virus on the retail industry. My interviews provide great insight into the cross-generational impacts of the virus.
DO YOU HAVE ANY BIASES? IF SO, HOW DO YOU PLAN TO SET THEM ASIDE?
Considering the coronavirus has had a rather negative impact on my life, I would consider my attitude a bias in my project. With this in mind, I will be presenting my findings in an exceedingly objective way that displays all of my information as both factual and comprehensive. Additionally, both my primary and secondary research will help alleviate this bias.