Paradoxically, while the pandemic is forcing isolation and physical distance, it is also cultivating the desire to connect and listen to more human voices and experiences. Phone calls have suddenly made a comeback, according to a New York Times report, and every corner of the world there are live streams to invite people to come together, reflect, and truly connect. Egyptian Streets has been accumulating the moments – whether big or small – that were experienced by others. Below are a few human stories of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Family Time And Separations “My husband is locked in Saudi Arabia. He works there, and couldn’t come for vacation. My elder son is here in Egypt and I’m scared that he wouldn’t be able to travel for his study in Canada next month. My kids are at home fighting all the time, and I sometimes want to held in the quarantine hospital to escape from all this craziness.” – Rania Megahed “My eldest son is trapped in Saudi Arabia. He’s fine, but I wish we were together. My two youngest kids are being homeschooled and it’s fine but never the same. I…
Soul-Searching, Family Separations, And Other Human Stories of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
