Plague vs. COVID-19

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The plague that hit Athens during the Peloponnesian War and what is happening RIGHT now really aren't all that different. What is happening right now is scary and real and unknown, just like the plague in Ancient Greece. During the Peloponnesian War, no one was safe from this plague. The great and mighty Pericles died from this plague. COVID-19 has demonstrated this as well. For example, Tom Hanks, Prince Charles, and Colton Underwood from The Bachelor have all tested positive. COVID-19 and the plague have both proven that no one is immune to either. The ancient plague and COVID-19 both spread very, very fast. One of the reasons why the plague spread so fast was because the city of Athens was too crowded. Not many people took care of themselves well enough and many did not have good hygiene. COVID-19 has spread very quickly too. For example, just on Monday, March 23, 2020, there were about 41,000 confirmed cases and 573 total deaths in the United States. As of March 26, 2020, however, there are 69,210 confirmed cases and 1,046 total deaths. This is frightening. Everyone is scared and worried. I'm scared and worried! What we need to remember during this time is this: we need to wash our hands, practice social distancing, and be aware of others around you. We all have to work together to fight the virus and stay safe. We all need to stay home as much as we can and only go out when we truly need to.

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  1. Mr. SchickMarch 27, 2020 at 2:02 AM

    You summed this up REALLY well, Maddie, especially the part about washing / distancing / staying home. Try not to worry too much, and we will all get through this!

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