A poster created by a community organization on the island of Taketomi, in Okinawa prefecture, Japan, reading "At least, wear a mask, please." Taketomi is famous for its traditional Okinawan village environment - it's one of the best places in all of Japan for visitors to experience the white sand paths, limestone walls, and red terracotta roofs of a traditional Okinawan village. The island's residents rely very heavily on tourism revenue to get by. However, an epidemic like Covid19 can quickly overwhelm and devastate a local community like this. The rest of the poster reads: せめてマスクを着用して下さい 竹富島に観光で訪れた皆さまへ ＊竹富島はオジーオバーが非常に多いです。竹富公民館員数２８２名の内103名が70歳以上の高齢者です。 ＊竹富島は小さな診療所が１つだけしかありません。醫師１名看護師1名事務1名のみ。新型コロナウイルス感染者がいても対応できません。 To everyone visiting Taketomi Island for tourism: At least wear a mask please. Taketomi Island has an extremely high number of grannies and granddads. Of the 282 members of the local citizens' organization, 103 are elders over 70 years old. Taketomi Island has only one small clinic. There is only one doctor, one nurse, and one admin staff. Even if someone were to have coronavirus, they can't respond to it.

A J-Cast News article on a campaign by Taketomi Island, a small island in southern Japan, to encourage tourists/visitors to at least wear facemasks if they're going to visit the island. This article highlights the difficult position so many places and businesses are in - they need tourists for their economic well-being, but they also need to block the spread of the virus. A dilemma. While many islands are discouraging tourism altogether, Taketomi has apparently decided it's too vital for the economy of the tiny community.

An English-language discussion thread for updates on the coronavirus situation in Okinawa.

A poster created by Kumamoto City in southern Japan, featuring a picture of Kumamoto Castle, which is under repair since a powerful earthquake in 2016. The poster reads: 籠城じゃ。家にいよう。みんなで打ち克とう。熊本市。 We're holed up as if in a castle under siege. Let's stay home. Let's be victorious together. Kumamoto City.

My grandmother Pauline Bell made it into the local paper. She lives in an assisted living community and no visitors are allowed. Family was invited to decorate their cars and drive by slowly honking and encouraging their loved ones from a safe distance!

Article from Honolulu Civil Beat on the disproportionate impact of Covid19 on those of Pacific Island descent in California

Robin Kay Bell marvels at the return of nature during Covid-19 as humans shelter in place.

Poem written by my 82 year old grandmother, Janice Simone Simon who says the pandemic is bringing her down because she is old and doesn’t have much time left and doesn’t want to spend the time she does have left in her home.

One of a series of digital posters produced by the Save Okinawa Project, depicting sites in Okinawa and encouraging people to not visit the islands right now. It reads: おきなわ、休業中 Sorry, We Are Closed 今や人口100万人に対する感染率は全国14位（2020年4月24日現在）。県民も感染防止のために外出を控えたり、休業して頑張っています。沖縄旅行は、今は控えてほしい。お互いに健康になってから、シマを一緒に満喫しましょう。 今、沖縄を満喫できない３つの理由 1）観光施設やビーチが閉まっている ２）娯楽施設が閉まっている ３）医療施設がキャパオーバー（病床数40程度：入院患者数112人） Okinawa, closed for business right now. Right now, our infection rate per 1 million people is 14th in the country (as of 2020/4/24). Residents of the prefecture are also refraining from going out, shutting down operations, trying hard to prevent the spread of infection. Right now, we want you to refrain from Okinawa travel. Once we both are well, let's fully enjoy the islands. Three reasons you cannot fully enjoy Okinawa right now: 1) tourist sites and beaches are closed 2) entertainment venues are closed 3) medical facilities are over-capacity (112 hospitalized patients for each 40 hospital beds)

For the first time since the quarantine started in Peru, children were allowed to go outside for 30 minutes a day.

Meme alluding to the conspiracy theory that Bill Gates created COVID-19 to profit from the vaccine.

Meme making fun of what it feels like to cough in public during the COVID outbreak.

What it means to stay home and what sacrifice means varies greatly by class.

A man hangs himself in Peru after testing positive for Coronavirus and being turned away from a hospital because he lacked the proper referral. Peru has had over 100,000 people die from Coronavirus. Story reports on the Venezuelan funeral workers who collect the bodies of COVID victims.

With some churches contesting the Kansas governor's restrictions upon large religious gatherings, thus prompting legal and political battles between the state's executive and legislative branches, many churches continued to spread the Good Word through live online platforms rather than become a COVID cluster like several other houses of worship in other parts of the state.

Since COVID-19 closed bars, local restaurants such as this one adapted by allowing for alcoholic beverages to be purchased on-the-go.

A banner alongside west Wichita's Tyler Road advertising the Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant's carry out and curbside pickup services. Even in this digital age, restaurants used tried-and-true advertising methods to spread the word that despite shuttered dining facilities, their business was ready to serve customers in the "new normal."

The empty Wichita State University main parking lot, with the equally empty Ulrich Art Museum in the background.

Sudden job losses and reduced hours hit Americans hard as the pandemic spread, prompting banks to take measures to mitigate the drastic change in customers' financial situations. The "skip-a-pay" option allowed customers to apply for payment deferments from the safety of their own homes without risking exposure to the virus.

The always-crowded Dillards parking lot at east Wichita's Towne East Square Mall devoid of patrons in the last days of Kansas's lockdown order.

While many businesses and employees were forced to hunker down during the "stay-at-home" orders, others were deemed essential to maintain day-to-day operations in the city. This sign praises the healthcare workers, first responders, waste collection services, and grocery store employees, to name a few, who remained on the job.

It is a picture of an at home preschool graduation that occured.It shows how people attempted to still celebrate milestones during the pandemic. #ASU #HST580

Meme image of black type on white background. "My favorite part of quarantine is that we were all forced to be alone with our thoughts for a little bit and everyone was like 'Absolutely not. I will learn to bake bread from scratch.'" #ASU #HST580

This east Wichita billboard featured many COVID-19 related messages, including this one by Lamar Trailers that expresses gratitude to all healthcare workers battling the pandemic. Northeastern University

Although Sedgwick County Park remained open to visitors, all playground equipment were off limits, thus reflecting the virus's stealthy transmission via children. Should a child contract the virus, they seldom exhibit symptoms but can easily pass it to adults. Measures such as those depicted in this photo therefore proved to be vital in mitigating COVID-19's spread. Northeastern University

A simple drawing showing the need for human interaction that has been extremely limited during the pandemic. The drawing represents a gesture of human affection and caring at a level possible during this time.

A photograph of bathroom tissue in stock on store shelves. An indicator that the initial panic that consumed the United States is passing, with a humorous twist.

The NGLCC's panel discussion emphasizes the uncertain time for businesses, particularly within the LGBT community. It's comforting to know that there are resources available to those who need guidance during these uncertain times.

This is the May cover for Echo, an LGBTQ magazine that has been in print for over thirty-years in Phoenix. The cover reflects the omnipresence of coronavirus, from the man in the face mask to articles about finding peace in a challenging time.

A humorous account of "social distancing" in a bygone era. Intended to be satire.

This Tweet really emphasized the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted some of the normal course of events. This fact is astounding and speaks to the gun violence problem in the United States. It brought other potential benefits to mind such as reduced pollution. This claim was also verified by CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-first-march-without-school-shooting-since-2002-united-states/

This meme shows the humor that so many are using to cope with the stresses of the pandemic. The meme represents, in a humorous way, that there is always a way to engage in activities that are important to individuals.

From the report: "It is distressing, but not unsurprising, to see how the pandemic is impacting vulnerable populations. New research from HRC and PSB now demonstrates the devastating economic impact COVID-19 has had on LGBTQ communities of color in particular."

Photograph of a social distanced church service showing the dedication one congregation has to their faith.

As a response to COVID-19 the Parks and Recreation cast reunited for a "virtual" episode. As a huge Parks and Rec fan, I am excited to watch it. I still haven't got the opportunity because of how busy I am. It's nice to see people providing comfort and humor during these trying times.

The Utah Pride Festival has been moved to September of this year. However, they will be participating in a Global Pride event later in June. Different regions in Utah have made similar adjustments for their pride celebrations. I wonder if pride events rescheduled for later in the year will end up being cancelled due to a second wave of COVID-19. The uncertainty is scary, but the sense of community that is being fostered by Pride events helps alleviate some of the stress of feeling uncertain or disconnected. #ASU #HST580

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Utah Pride Center was forced to lay off much of their staff. The impact of the pandemic on local LGBTQ resources makes me worry for some in the community who would otherwise have jobs or be getting help. #ASU #HST580

Working at a school during COVID-19 has felt like a whirlwind. The transition to an online format with no notice and a sort of "learn as we go" training has been tiring. I'm grateful that things worked out and that schools were still able to provide quality educational opportunities despite being shuttered. Turning in my keys for summer was bittersweet. It'll be nice to take time to reflect and decompress over the summer, and plan for a potential return in the fall. It was a very odd first year in education, and an odd way to end the school year. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the future and what will happen next, but if educators can survive this year, they can survive anything. #ASU #HST580

The Trevor Project notes concerns with physical and social distancing as it relates to LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project also highlights their 24/7 crisis line and various mediums for contact which LGBTQ people can call or use if they feel they are in need of help or support. I feel extremely grateful to have an organization like The Trevor Project already established during times like this. I know what it's like to struggle with mental health issues, and I have been fortunate enough to have great support. I know that is not the same case for everyone, and I'm grateful that The Trevor Project can help those in need. #ASU #HST580

Surveys conducted by the Human Rights Campaign and PSB research demonstrate the vulnerability faced by the LGBTQ community during this crisis. LGBTQ people of color are disproportionately impacted by unemployment amid COVID-19. It's hard to process that these issues are present during an international crisis. At many times, it feels like the LGBTQ community is fighting a two front war. #ASU #HST580

The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis from areas related to health, healthcare, and job benefits. This flyer feels gut wrenching during a crisis, and it demonstrates how much further the LGBTQ community still must go before full equality is actually realized. #ASU #HST580

On a flight from Denver, CO to Boise, ID there were roughly 15 people on the entire plane. This flight would normally have every seat full. Masks were required for everyone who boarded the plane, drinks and snacks were not served, and people were seated at least 1-2 rows apart from each other.

The COVID-19 pandemic is unique in the way it disrupted a world more globalized than ever before in history. The Marshall Scholarship is funded by the British government as a living gift to the American people in honor of the Marshall Plan, which helped rebuild Britain after World War II. The scholarship allows young Americans representing a cross-section of academic fields a to study for a graduate degree at a British univeristy. The 2020 Class of Marshall Scholars, the second largest class in the program's history, class will be among the scholarship's most diverse, represent a wide diversity of cultural, academic, institutional and socio-economic backgrounds. Over one-third of this year's class are from minority backgrounds and 61% of this year's class are female scholars. The pandemic has thrown much of the traditional process of the scholarship into re-evaluation, as questions of how the scholars will travel to the UK, whether they will need to quarantine upon arrival, and how their academic programs will be altered still loom large. This scholarship is a life changing opportunity for these individuals, with the pandemic threatening to drastically alter a program that has generated transatlatic leadership in mutlifarious fields whose work has sustained the Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for decades, one of the most important and dynamic international relationships in the world.

[Curator's Note]: Discussion of death in a family and the subsequent funeral amid COVID-19 pandemic.

As restrictions begin to lift in North Dakota and Minnesota there are many items that are still in short supply. People are bracing for another surge in the Coronavirus and are buying up freezers to help preserve their food in case another stay at home order is given.

Touching base with students and honoring their diligence, grit and determination in their learning process

In anticipation of Golden Week - a roughly one-week-long holiday which typically sees a lot of Japanese domestic vacation travel - low-cost-carrier Peach Aviation made plans to restart flights to Amami and Ishigaki Islands. Fearing the spread of the virus to these vulnerable island communities, many petitioned for the flights to be canceled, and not restarted. After some considerable efforts, the airline finally decided to cancel their reopening plans.

KHON news report on the closing of the Like Like Drive Inn, a 67-year-old iconic Honolulu mainstay. This is sadly but one of a great many small businesses that are going out of business as a result of this crisis.

Countless events were canceled or postponed this year, all around the world. One was the opening of the long-planned National Ainu Museum of Park, a Japanese national museum exploring the history and culture of the indigenous Ainu people of what is now northern Japan. Though originally planned to open in late April 2020, the opening was postponed to May 29.

New England Journal of Medicine article on federal government stealing or otherwise blocking distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the states that needed it most.