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Talitha Wiedman 2nd Grade Teacher South Side  When and how did you hear about the Covid-19 pandemic? I heard about it as February neared an end and my sister-in-law and mother-in-law geared up for a trip to Israel.

Ashley Meers Junior High Science Teacher at Altamont Grade School When and how did you hear about the Covid-19 pandemic? I started hearing about the Covid-19 pandemic going on in China back in January/February when my 8th graders were researching different types of viruses.

Julie Flack Technology Integration Specialist at Effingham Unit #40 Schools When and how did you hear about the Covid-19 pandemic? Honestly, I first heard about it on social media.

Mary Mendoza – Sophomore Effingham High School – Remote Learning Favorite Subject: Math When do you first remember hearing about the pandemic? Some of my friends were talking about the corona virus and I didn’t know what it was about.

Martha Stice – Homeschooling Parent Do you remember when you first became aware of the pandemic? My husband and I were going to Paris at the beginning of February so we were aware of the whole thing going on and wondering if it was going to change our travel.