https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/975663437/march-11-2020-the-day-everything-changed

March 11, 2020, marks the day that the world noticeably shifted from normal to an uncertain reality of a highly infectious virus, mask wearing, and regular testing. Schools began to shut down and vacations were canceled, and anything that allowed for gatherings was put to a halt. While the citizens tried to make sense of all this chaos, other bans were implemented to like preventing travel from Europe and China in hopes to stop the spread. Despite these efforts, it was not enough to keep the virus at bay.