We learned that possibly bats and pangolins or pigs in Wuhan had spread the virus to humans; some surmised it was an escaped Bio Weapon. In America we were advised to social distance and greet each other by tapping elbows. Masks were optional at the beginning.

Sequestered and sheltered in place, cars were parked and planes were grounded. The air cleared.

We were told by President Trump, the virus was “no big deal, just like the flu”, and by Easter all would be over.

NYC was in crisis and called for medical reinforcements. Nurses traveled throughout the land, lending their hands and hearts.

Hospital beds were in short supply in NYC and the Navy sent the S.S. Comfort to New York City’s harbour.

We learn how lethal and contagious the Coronavirus is and are asked to shelter in place to limit infecting each other.

How will the homeless safely ‘shelter in place’ and wash their hands?

The virus spreads like wildfire through congregate settings. Many of
our elders reside in these homes.

In the age of Covid we come to understand the privilege and preciousness of having clean water.

The virus spreads through our immigrant and undocumented communities and within prisons and through detention centers at our boarders; places where social distancing remains impossible.