Coronavirus in Montgomery, Alabama, US

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Apr 04, 2020 Update

We Asked: What is currently happening with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak in your area? Please provide as much detail as possible. He replied...

I am holed up in rural Alabama in lockdown for who knows how long. Same story as the rest of the US, only essential services are open including liquor stores...

My girl is in my condo in Quezon City and we are doing the long distance relationship thing. So far so good. We are waiting her visa which is stuck because no one in government is working.

How People are Coping

We Asked: How are people handling the situation in your area? He replied...

Folks are calm and friendly at a distance. Stores that are open are adjusting.

Changing Conditions as coronavirus Spreads

We Asked: How has the situation changed as the Coronavirus has spread? He replied...

Expectations of some positive changes have declined as it drags on and is intensified and extended. We all just wait.

Government Response

We Asked: Describe how the government of the country about which you are reporting is handling this situation. He replied...

I think overall they are doing the best they can given constantly changing information and expectations but clearly it is a mess. They seem to be a step behind all the time.

Supplies and Shortages

We Asked: Is there a shortage of supplies in your location? He replied...

Impossible to get protective gear or disinfectant of any kind unless you want to pay for the scalpers.

Lockdown & Passing the Time

We Asked: Are you staying home? If so, how are you passing the time? He replied...

Just hanging out online mostly.