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Host intro: COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, has rapidly spread from its origin in the city of Wuhan, China to almost 100 countries. With more than 150 reported cases in the state of New York, many individuals and organizations have begun to implement cautionary measures to prepare for the further spread of the virus, Therese Rodrigues, a student at Baruch College, is here to report on this pandemic.
AMBI: Students talking inside of Baruch Cafe
TRACK: The Coronavirus has rapidly spread across the United States, and it is projected that the virus will continue to spread for months. I’m here with fellow Baruch student, Anthony Tellez, here to give his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMBI: Student skateboarding.
TRACK: Where were you when you first heard about the Coronavirus?
ACT: ANTHONY: I was actually at home, because I have various news apps on my phones, I get a lot of alerts, so I was probably at home when all of that went down.
TRACK: And what were your initial thoughts when you first heard about the COVID-19 outbreak?
ACT: ANTHONY: I thought it was a bit crazy, given you know that the focus was solely on China, but, I didn’t think that it would go further than that. I found it amazing that they shut down the whole city of 11 million people. But now that there are cases around the world of people who don’t have a travel history, especially in the United States, I think it’s more concerning.
AMBI: Students talking inside of Baruch Cafe
TRACK: Some New Yorkers are starting to take serious precautions in everyday activities. Hand sanitizers and face masks have been wiped off store shelves, and many feel anxious and unprepared.
TRACK: Now that there are many confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in New York City, how have you and those around you been impacted?
ACT: ANTHONY: It hasn’t impacted me as crazy. I see people on the train with masks, hand sanitizer, refusing to touch the poles on the train. I think it’s a bit hectic given the situation we’re in, but I haven’t seen any major impact in New York City, as of yet.
TRACK: Many CUNY students feel as if there hasn’t been enough done to ensure their safety during these uncertain times.
AMBI: Students talking inside of Baruch Cafe
TRACK: How do you feel CUNY has responded so far to the outbreak?
ACT: ANTHONY: I think they’re a bit- I don’t know- I think they’re waiting around for something to happen to initiate some sort of action. I understand that they’re putting in hand sanitizer, changing the soap, but that’s really the extent of it. I really haven’t seen any major issue- like we’re going to do classes online, or shutting down school at least. I know there’s some petition to shut down the school, but, I’m not sure what their response really is, but I know that certainly, they need to step their game up like the private institutions across the city.
TRACK: CUNY has yet to close its doors and switch to remote learning, a move which many private universities across the state of New York, such as Columbia, NYU, Hofstra, and Syracuse have already done. Some professors have switched to online instruction already, while others refuse, saying that as long as school is open, they will continue their regularly scheduled sessions. Fears across New York City continue to grow, and there is much uncertainty of the extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak will affect the city. Only time can tell. For Baruch College, I’m Therese Rodrigues.