FAMILY MATTERS
Doha Teen Says:
"Covid Was a Blessing in Disguise" By Kiana Nicole S. Hubalde, age 17
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et's cut to the chase. Covid-19
When my family and I first got the official reports of the virus and a potential lockdown, we were undoubtedly afraid. came as a surprise to everyone. My dad bought face shields, face masks, I know for sure it surprised me rubbing alcohol, and hand sanitisers, and we even stocked up on groceries when I heard that school was to avoid going out. To be very honest, I had no idea what was going on anymore. Since the pandemic, I had cancelled, because we had our exams the no idea what day it was, and I felt so bored at home. next day. I mean, don't get me wrong, I was
Finally, after what felt like forever (it was actually about eight months), my family and I went out. The be taking our exams at that moment. But what thing is, my dad already felt sick at that time, but he tested I didn't expect was that I wouldn't be returning negative the week before, so we disregarded the fact that he wasn't feeling well and to school at all. I think I speak for everyone when I thought it was the common cold. A few days after we say that this pandemic has been both a pain in the went out, my dad said that he couldn't sleep
quite relieved when I heard that we wouldn't
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