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     Hey there I'm Kenroy Steer.I am fifteen(15)years of age.I am from  FisherVille ,I live with my mother Natalee Sterling and with by brother Nathanael.FisherVille is a  small fishing island in the Trinity Region.We have a population of 5,500 and do fishing and Tourism as our main economy.We have over two million(2,000,000)tourist arrivals a year.Today it has been twentyfive(25)days since the Novel Corona Virus popularly known as Covid-19 landed hear and we now have  6 confirm cases here because of the preperation and the obedience of our citizens.
Four weeks before while almost all 27 islands in the region our Prime Minister,Honorable Nathanael Willams called a Pre-pandemic council.This council gather data from WHO and other countries for our Nation.They provided us with tips on how it is spread  and the preventitive measures.This council also decided on banding on tourist from within the region,so they won't disembark off cruises and flights .Mother said that they are doing bulls shit cause not only region people have the outbreak among them but the world.Its an global crisis.And it dont take specific people to contract and spread it takes every and anyone .It did not start here in the United Trinity Region tourists,the same people we are inviting in from iinternational countries brought it to them and them unknowingly spread it among them peers.We participated thou and conformed.On february one(1)was United Trinity act day.This was to mark the day 12years ago when all countries in the Trinity region came together to Unite us as one.As of such our name was changed from just Trinity region to the United Trinity Region(UTR)consist of all the 27 countries.We had two(2) National anthems one locally and the other the Regional anthem of the United Trinity act.The regional board leaders realised that  each countries had some different well needed resources are on that some don't have so they came up with the United Trinity Tradeing Union.This ensure that resources are equally trade and shared among us.
Done with history back to the point.It was a great day.Tourist from all over the world came to celebrate with us and to learn,enjoy, taste and feel the culture and rich heritage of not just ours but of the region.The next day we heard that it was 1.2 million.
Nice music could be heard from over two miles.The streets in the one city we had (Gassa)was crowed.Sweet scents of local food and regional foods filled the city's air so did Joy ,and enjoyment and the weather was just perfect for the celebration.
It was a day of laughters, love,dancing,singing,eating and drinking and coming together.The Blacks and  whites,the rich and poor ,the young and  the old were out celebrating .Including everyone in our family except us.We were partying from home.Mommy said and I quote"we ain't going out into no crowed streets among no outsiders to cetch no virus".I thought it was kind of extra but now I understand her.It was great inspite of the absence of the other region nation because of how bad Covid-19 outbreak is over there.They could not make only the immigrants, here who gained citizenship ,Because of that last year was much bigger.Afterall it weren't suppuse to held.The United Trinity board voted it off until further notice but our greedy government did it anyway saying "the celebration must go on ,with or without the United Triniy leader board.We tried to Keep the Rat out but we couldn't.
The next day after the big celebration.Started the budget debate.It was to go on for 3days where the two houses were debating on how many money was to set aside for the Pre-pandemic council and some things that could be pushed aside or removed completely to make way for the emergencies ,and needs the island will have during and after outbreak  which they say is a must dew to the stiff neckedness of the prime minister  not to close the port and docks completely from the world at large.Nurces,doctors andall other front line ,esessential workers were been prepped.Through the  Pre -pandemic council we wickness two hospitals being made in just four and a hald(4 1/2)days.
Shocking right..?It was to every one.They were designed by some of Fisherville's greatest inventors and architects.Made using some of the most advanced construction technologies here from  cast plaster,plastic and clay.
I think it's creative . It broke records and set history here.Those two(2)was front line for  pandemic and epidemic emergencies only .Tirah National our original was for people with pre-exsisted cases like Cancer,diabetes,suguries and the list goes on .
Medical equipments were imported ...haah ha ..!,we needed those.We were ready.
Schools weren't closed as yet, so I had to attend still.Our tips were broadcast over and over and information was given.Our family watched every press Conferences on live tv and watched every news.
Trusts me I weren't taking it serious.In school I got annoyed of every teacher came in yapping about it.I thought they were exaggerating when I heard them saying that Manasoo äh lost over a thousand people in just 1month ,and still plenty are infected and on the verge of deah any time soon.Even though I weren't taking it seriously ,something in my body moves each time I hear it.I felt pity for the nation of 4,976 citizens.We heard it also about other countries  in the region,that are on the verge of extinction.
I heard of quarantine over and over where you can't go outside nor to any gatherings including school.Thought it was incredible .No school for 14 days  is all I needed.I saw it as a  simple holiday where you can't go out side trust me.
I was at school .When the principal came on the micro phone and announced that Dew to the badly impact and Catastrophe the Novel Corona 2019,Covid-19 . Our Prime Minister,The Honorable Nathaneal Williams has called a National National Corona Watch Party.On such the government will be giving you updates on the corona Virus.Where we  as a nation stand I the case of preparations and readiness for thus Viruses.We will be hearing from Fishvillans living in countries thats is badly impact by this virus.Right here they want we stand he wanted to inform us so that  we can understand and develop a case of maturity in schools that the UTR had lost 12,000 souls in just 2-3 months,including kids our age,younger and older.Kids and people who have dreams and aspirations as just like we do .Dreams to be Doctors ,teachers,Lawyer,judges.Kids who wanted to be the next Prime Minister or Ugan for their country .Kids who have the dream to be free.To go to collage university and get a firm job,either to take their parents and family out of poverty or to give their children the love and things they never got from anyone.People who are more of a fortune than we and also people who are lesser of a fortune.Government officials and workers and ministers are also either dead or dieing from this Covid-19.Good people,bad people.Young,old,black ,whites were killed by this virus.He said he wanted us to take good care and do the right things to enjoy the life we have cause we knoweth not when it will be gone.We don't know if we are gonna be like those children was stripped of their rights to be free,to be alive or if we are gonna be among the thousands who are stranded,in fear ,freting if they are gonna be next.
It was to raise an awareness among us and our peers that this virus has no respect whatsoever for boundaries ,age,status or race .And it did it ,sounds of sorrowfull moaning began.No matter who it was or how much of a bully they were ,were dramatised ,and afraid.Fearful to the point of crying.Afraid to loose loveones,friends,families.And most of all fear to loose the appertunity of growing up.For not been able to see the future of Fisherville or worst make a change to it.
Our three guidance counsellors plus experts in psychology were called up on by the school to give us comforts and to ccounsel us.It was that bad .Trust me I was in a pity full moment a few tears came but I had allittle good time because, Thomas the school's biggest and worsts bully in its history and in our time.It was hard for me to cope.Walking home my mind was disturbed.When I reached home I ran straight to my room and buried my head under the pillow and showered all tbose greifs away.
Mom didn't know I was at home until my feet kicked my bedside lamp to the ground accidentally.She sprang up there and saw me on the bed crying.
She asked what was the problem I told her what they told me at school.
"I DON'T want to die mom...!"she herself started crying and hugged me.
The next morning I woke up to a dead environment.No breeze,No cars out driving by.Normally our neighbour Mr Butcher could be heard playing catch with his dog Rex every morning.Not even that.The place was silent,not even an ant could be seen. 
 It was just dead still,but the smell of grandma Taya's cake baking  was strong was all over the house.I rushed down stairs to great her but it was not grandma Taya but mom.I was shock cause my mom never bakes,she always buy aready  made ones from the bakery .My brother also was up doing homeworks.
"Good Saturday morning it is.Isn't it..?"I asked as my nostrils were been tested and teased by the cake scent.
"Yes son it is ...a wonderful one too..!"mom replied bending over placing the baking tin of batter into the oven.
"What I can't understand is why the place is so silent and dead.Not even a cool breeze" I  said curiosity.
"No problem hun they are just tired .Remember last night was Watch party...?"mom answered I was shock that I forgot watch night . It's now the first of march.My hand was lucky to turn on the television at the right time to hear
"The minister of Health Mr Dean Smith said just this morning the first case of the Novel Corona virus otherwise covid-19 was confirmed at the Williams hospital for epidemics and pandemics.The patients is  a 35 year old man out of North Pole.He was reported to be admitted at Triniy non pandemic and non epidemic Hospital  5days ago with just a fever and head ache.He was immediately transfered to the Williams Hospital for epidemics  and pandemics on the day after.Blood was drawn from him  for testings it came back today positive for the Covid-19 pandemic.The Mister of health is trying to get a hold of all the persons he came in contact with over the last 10days.More informations will be given as soon as more 
data are gathered"they gave us a few tips and ended.
"Mom this is bad..!"I said scraping my teeth against each other and feet trembling.
"Yes Ken it is .But don't fear .Obey the rules and do the requirements.Your aunt Suzet was on television last night.She told us things are running smoothe in Jamaica just 29 confirmed cases so far but they are obeying the guidelines given and so they are getting control of it.She said many people are left stranded there without jobs as most work or get benefits from tourism.And that sector is closed.No ship no planes can enter.Schools are closed there until after easter.They are not quarantined".
We ate breakfast ,got dressed and went to the Supermarket to get adequate stocks on food and supplies enough to serve for at least 2-3weeks as we are asked to do cause we are going into a 14 day quarantine starting monday coming.Schools will be closed.Yippee...!.
I was still happy about that but I am trying to conform.I started listening to what my teachers said to us as they are playing out before us.
Let me fast track.
 

Day before Quarantine:
Sunday we got this shocking news on the television.That the man  who was comfirmed as the first  victim/case in Fisherville has a travelling record.Not him exactly but from the grand celebration of United Trinity act day.He had come in contact with so many people and tourist likewise the other way around.Its hard to trace track because almost the whole country was there and celebrating with them  was 2,000,000 as of such not just NorthPole will be under quarantine but the whole country and days are extended to not 14any more but 17.As a small country and Nation the well being must be place first and as of such all internationals who were here on the Celebration and still here will be self isolated.The quarantine will not just  be any quarantine but but a state of national emergency as plenty more could be affected but not showing any signs and symptoms  but spreading it.We are adviced to not share cups or anyother utencils,to cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.To wash hand after using the bathrooms and before looking after foods.Keep social distance of up to five feet.Eat healthy ,better a plant base diet.To take immune strengthener vitamins(c,d,E ,B12 ),fruits.
We started seeing soldiers ,Police officers  moving into Northpole where we live.Not just here but in SouthPole and Docasta East and and City West.They started creating their baces .Trucks ,vans ,cars for the Fisherville Defencd Authority and the Fisherville Police Union rolled in on streets also helicopters flying  around.Also accompanying them where Doctors and nurses working with the Para Medics.They outlined there perimeters and began going around interacting and communicating with the residents of the communitys, city and towns.Businesses are adviced to close by 6 o clock.This evening.We see Charitarised agent officials to offer to the poor food daily for the 17 days.I Got a chance to visit and counteract with some of my class mates.Work was given to us to  by the class teachers for each  subjects.I already felt my head bursting.
First day in quarantine.Not too bad.No Mr Butcher but we can hear Rex louds bark in the morning to go outside.Residents were hanging over their  balconies.peeping through their windows looking out on the emty streets.No bars ,shops stores open.Empty roads, all there was were 
Sodier ,Polices,Para -Medics.Some how my views on this short holiday  started changing .All the things we know and use to are no more.Early morning football.Late night walkings,sleep overs,Sharing are no more.Not been able to go out 
side at all  even dogs are more free than us at this moment,but also kind of fun .To be able to get up late in mornings .Eat breakfast  and go back to bed if you want or watch tv straight back.Mom bought some wonderful movies  and board games for us to watch and play together.
Day two.Still nothing.
Day three still nothing.
Four,five and six the same.Its started to get annoying to me.I don't use to be indoor so long.Today the seventh day .We  watched normal tv the whole day.The other days before we only watched ;Lets talk in the Mornings ,a informative talk program that comes every early morning.We also watch  News morning and evenings.We learnt that 5 other confirmed cases throught out the first 7 days of operations in the National quarantine and complete ports lock down and 19 in self isolation waiting for results. 
We were listening to  a talk programme called "Lets Hook up and Chat. The United Trinity is falling".We learnt that  the possibility of a United Trinity  survival after Corona is 1.2 percent.Many Trinity countries or on the line of being extinct or fewly exist which place  the region of 3,000,000  at high risk  of being empty after Covid-19 is gone.There is not one country in the region and the world at large that has no cases,atleast one.The survival of the Region will be on the few little who will leff stranded.Seven  countries are on population red alert .Manasoo äh,St Paul,St Patrick and  Welton,Marshal island,Paaloh , Sirlam fisher beach,Tamelah Temple and 
She's A Maneater.Another 8 sailing among the fault line of been on "PRA"population red light. The region has lost 2.8 million souls over the last 3 months.
Right now our country is the safest. Thanks to the Pre-Pandemic council board.Our first second and third ,and fourth have trace that  back up to the grand celebration day.The  5th is a15 year old boy from Southpole .He's the nephew of Case 3,the 6th is a 45 year old woman from Docasta East  she's came in contact with the 2nd case.They are close close friends.She visited him at his home to deliver a bag of mango.She spent the night .That's how she got in contact with the virus.She was tested and her result came back  positive for the Covid-19 on wendsday .All them are isolated at the Williams Hospital for Pandemics and Epidemics and are been treated.They contacting all the persons who came in contact with these with these person.The SouthPole  High 100 schools students and  12 teachers and other staffs are being tested and waiting for report.
My freedom was completely cut and also my vybz.The  love and earger I had for this quarantine to happen is gone as Prime Minister  Nathaneal clamp down more on the restrictions.Nine(9) persons were locked behind bars because they disobeyed  the law and rules given and was cought out on the streets.We started getting house sick .Not use to be in our house for so long.I wanted to see my friends ,I missed them badly especially Shara and Tamara,Miguel and NeKo.
Most of all I missed school ,If I was at  school I wouldn't even get so much work in the first place.I am overwhelmed.The house is hot.It went on until now I'm speaking.Still boring as hell.We were loosing our mind.We were so tired of home.No matter how much games we play ,or movies we watch even my lil bro  or anything we do can take that stigma of homesick away.
When can I go out side...?I am in quarantine and our Prime Minister move it from again now from 17-64 days.
I am getting crazy.
help..!We need help..!
To break this emptiness in me I feel like to yell at myself in the mirror or roll myself all over the ground.The annoying sounds of  helicoters at nights ,vibrating every thing in the house and their bright lights and the police Blue shining through the curtains so disturbing.
To all my friends and families I miss you very much.I feel like I am dieing .Its like I'm trapped in a 350foot cage.
Its terrible.I can't take it anymore .It feels like the persons who are Positive Corona victims will even live longer than we are.
Hahahah...!trust me ,if this virus don't kill us all the quarantine surely will.
Never knew it was this bad.I hate it.
When the hell can we go outside..!?.
I miss inhaling fresh air and feeling the cool wind against my chin .
ITS terrible.Maybe you know what I'm going through cause you are in the same condition.Love you friends ,miss you freedom.
                     Done by:Kenroy McLean