Coronavirus: My Lockdown Experience

The coronavirus, Covid-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis of our time and the greatest challenge we have faced since    world war  Since it emergence in Asia in 2019, the virus has spread to every continent except Antarctica.

  We have now reached the tragic milestone of more than two million deaths, and the human family is suffering under an almost intolerable burden of loss. It has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presently an unprecedented challenge to public health, food system and the world of work. It has even led so many people to poverty and malnutrition because of the lockdown.

  The school admission process has experienced significant changes as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, creating new challenges for school students. Since the onsets of the pandemic, ministry of education and admission officers have been emphasizing a more holistic review process “ without SAT and ACT scores”. More weight has been placed on personal statement supplement because Covid-19 pandemic legacy has impacted their lives significantly, having school students wondering what they should do about the pandemic in the schools. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus means colleges and prospective students alike are in for an admission cycle like no other. Both faces unprecedented challenge and questions they grapple with their respective future, amid the ongoing fallout of the pandemic. Much of daily life has been colored by the Covid-19 pandemic. Virtual learning is the norm of many schools, extracurricular activities has vanished and social lives have stalled for students complying with measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 pandemic .

For some young people like me, the pandemic took away my academic plans.

It negatively affected my learning. The series of lockdown wasn’t also funny as we were forced to remain at home with insufficient food. It’s funny when you are at home, you feed more than when you are busy at school. But on the positive note, I had time to bond with my parents and siblings and learnt new skill (baking) online. I was able to follow up other academic lessons via the local Television and online.

It’s a pity the virus is still prevalent.

The climbing death toll is staggering and we must work together to slow the spread of this virus by following the instructions and preventive practice provided by the health authorities which are; 2ft distance away from each other, washing of hands regularly, wearing of face masks and regular health checkup.

Adhering to safety and healthy practice, it will help keep Covid-19 away from you and I by the grace of God. It will disappear for good.

 Ibiene, is of Christ  the Redeemer’s  Academy.  28 Club Road, Port Harcourt.