User blog:Jenna Glenwood/COVID-19: Andere (5.15.2020)


 * Disclaimer: Andere is not a real country.
 * See also: 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Andere

Life in Andere has become complicated due to COVID-19. A total of 592 cases have been confirmed as of today at 1:08 PM CT.

Beginning
It all began January 29, when Mark Hughesburg, a politican, tested positive for the coronavirus after feeling extremely sick the day before when he came back from an event in Sarasota.

Closure and reopening
It's up to the cities to reopen—like how here in the U.S., it's up to the states.

Of course, you are still required to social distance and wear face masks in Andere. Otherwise, you will be fined $50.

In Marene, the capital of Andere, the city is slowly reopening small businesses. These businesses include—but are far from limited to—gift shops, gyms, cafés, independent restaurants, and malls (including the Mall of Marene).

In some other big cities, such as Sarasota and Drawshore, only malls are reopening.

However, there is an incredible lack of social distancing. Photos are all over the Web of Andean citizens—especially teenagers and college students—not social distancing, not wearing face masks, and ditching it all just to party their asses off.

Also, the amount of trash being thrown out has increased about 44%! And TV viewing is up by almost 60%.

Luckily, people are helping their communities. For example, schools across the nation ars serving free lunch to children 17 and under.

As for the entertainment industry, so many theatrical films are being put on digital and on demand.

The end
The end.