URI Employee

URI Employee

Anonymous

When COVID-19 first began we didn't realize just how much our lives were about to change. When it all started we were told to wash our hands frequently, it wasn't so serious (so we thought) it quickly began to get more and more serious, Before we knew it there were cases popping up all over RI. 2 elementary aged students were diagnosed in my hometown, Westerly.. Soon public schools were cancelled and people began to see just how serious this was getting. It didn't take long for schools to be cancelled all together, students were learning from home.. URI made the call that employees who were able should work from home- We have been working and schooling from home for about 5-6 weeks now. Many people are still getting sick, and so many have passed away. Going to the grocery store is scary, everyone has to wear masks, and the isles in the store are 1 way to help stop overcrowding. We miss our friends and family and we have been in our homes for what feels like years. Rhode Island is slowly beginning to open back up, and we are told we will begin coming back to work on a staggered schedule beginning in June. We will work from home on the days we are not scheduled to be in the office. This has certainly been a challenging time, the economy is really taking a hit. We can only continue to hope things will get better sooner than later.

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COVID-19 pandemic memories