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General
How is the situation in your city/ country? Is there a 2nd wave yet?
Good! Depends what you call a second wave, numbers are rising again
How did the atmosphere in your country change within the last months?
Hard to say, can´t really find the right words. In general good but sometimes I was shocked about what other people have done. (Demonstration, randalism…)
How are you and your family?
Good.
What was the biggest challenge for you within the last months?
Dealing that much with myself.
Measures
When did you realize how serious the situation is?
Middle/end of March. I had to stay at my parents house for 14 days because we had contact to a person who was infected.
How did your government react to the crisis? Which measures/restrictions were taken first?
I think they did a good job!
Are you satisfied with the measures of your government? What was good/bad?
Yes.
What would you like to say to your government?
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Which sentence of a virologist/politician did you memorize the most?
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The Virus
Do you know anybody who was infected with COVID-19 or even died?
Yes.
Have you already done a Coronavirus test or have you been in quarantine?
I was in quarantine but not tested.
Are you afraid of getting infected with the Coronavirus?
No.
The lockdown
How long is/was your lockdown and what was allowed/what wasn´t?
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Did you spend the lockdown time with somebody and what did you do during this time?
Together with my boyfried, we were playing games, talking to friends via videocall, studying.
What did you miss the most during the lockdown? What helped you?
Friends and Sport. Videocalls and home workouts helped.
Changes
How did your work situation change within the last months (shorter hours, working from home, etc.)
I lost my studenjob in March.
How did your social life (relationship/friendships/dating) change due to the Corona crisis?
Everything was via videocall or telephone.
What impact has the Corona crisis on your financial situation?
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Social distancing: How does your daily life look like at the moment?
Try to hold the social distance to other people, which is not really easy in full buses, subways and trams.
Perception
Who are to your opinion the heroes of this crisis?
The people who help others and people who follow and accept the rules to save others.
What did the crisis show you?
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What will you appreciate more after the crisis?
Meet my friends in person.
Which images will you never forget?
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Which stories/incidents/experiences touched/shattered you the most?
People died without saying goodbye to their families.
Perspective
What are you afraid of right now?
Second lockdown.
What gives you hope?
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Are you planning to travel within the next months?
Yes.
If they find a vaccine, would you take it?
I don´t know yet.
What can we all learn from this crisis?
Stay together and look for others.
If you could give 2020 a headline, what would it be?
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