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Self-isolationHi! I hereby report from self-isolation. I find it hard to believe that just before a month my biggest concerns were about tests or experiments and I even was skiing.
. In the meantime a lot has changed, of course. In Europe, a week earlier than here in the US. A new form of the Coronavirus is now threatening the western world as well. And within days, our lives have completely changed.
Measures at Yale University 
The Yale University has announced the shutdown. The lab where I work
has closed. Any research that is not specifically about Covid19 or its therapies, has been discontinued. And that also includes cancer research. These are hard measures.
I understand how important this is and I'm glad that this decision has been taken. But of course, this makes me a little sad, because months of work is now lost. We are now using this time to prepare our previous knowledge for publication and plan experiments, so that we can publish them as soon as possible and as soon as it is safe to go back to work.
Our current situation 
Unfortunately, such measures have not been taken across the country and I'm beginning to worry about the United States. I fear a similar situation just like in Italy, but the next few days will show how the measures work. Fortunately, my husband can work from home and no longer has to drive to New York City every day. So, we are in our apartment, prepped with enough food for the next two weeks.
On my birthday, we only celebrated in twos and went for a little hike as the highlight of the day. Thereby, we of course took care to go where there are no other people, so that we do not contribute to the spread of the virus. In nature, I even did a little yoga session. That was very nice.
Fake News
What is still close to my heart, is to say how important it is to take the measures taken by the government seriously. Germany and Austria have really taken this seriously.
There, important steps have been taken and I can only hope that the US will take even more measures and follow up.
Unfortunately, I’ve also noticed how many false information and fake news have been shared on social media. It might be tempting to listen to people who act like experts and think that the coronavirus is not as deadly as media shows, or conspiracy theories which state that vaccinations and not the virus are to blame for the many diseases. This is, of course, very far from reality. Such contributions weaken the seriousness of the situation and do not tempt people to life-saving measures and restrictions.
My request to youTherefore I appeal to you: Do not share such contributions. Stick to the information of the Ministry of Health or the WHO. Trust these experts. My colleagues in virology are working tirelessly to find solutions to this problem and I hope we can get a grip on it. Until then, we are doing our part. Let us stay at home if we can. Let us support the people who need help. And keep our eyes open. For as long as it takes.
Saskia's reports
Saskia's report no. 1: What I actually do here in the USA
Saskia's report no. 2: Saskia's work at Yale School of Medicine
Saskia's report no. 3: Tour of the laboratory
Saskia's report no. 4: Home visit over Christmas
Saskia's report no. 5: Plans for the future
Saskia's report no. 6: Current situation in the USA
Saskia's report no. 7: New every-day-life in isolation
Saskia's report no. 8: Yale Campustour
Saskia's report no. 9: Where to begin? What a month!
Saskia's report no. 10: Moving day to New York City
Saskia's report no. 11: The first weeks in New York City
Saskia's report no. 12: Farewell
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