We Can All Bear Witness to Corona

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It is said that a writer's duty is to 'bear witness'.
The same may be observed of all art, be it penned, visual or aural, so it is no surprise that for many people, the biblical psalms are an intense part of the mental landscape that enriches their lives. Their spiritual value aside, the verses attributed to King David evoke the terrain of the countryside as he would have known it while a shepherd boy.
I consider this, not only on learning of the vast amount of fine new writing triggered by Corona but also being aware that today, Sunday 10 May sees the opening of the 'digital edition' of the four-day Jerusalem Writers' Festival.



As I wish those taking part every success, I hope  both celebrity speakers and audience will not miss the chance to discuss how the pandemic is affecting them and the best way they may offer their testimony to future generations.


Those following the progress of this 'Coping with Corona' project may ask how and why it began.
The idea sprung from an academic study,"Immigrants' Health Literacy and Behaviors During a Pandemic.", being conducted under the aegis of  the Anglo-List, a Haifa-based international website offering guidance on immigration and relocation  to English-speaking immigrants.


Completing the survey made me think about how the 'Covid Generation' may be viewed centuries hence and I began seeking personal accounts from those in the midst of the experience.
So this is being viewed as a long-term exercise and I repeat that it is open to anyone with  a  link to Karmiel and area of any age, religious affiliation  and ethnic background, so long as they are able to write a few words in English.  Children not yet in high school are welcome to contribute in art form should they prefer. 






Last night, Saturday 09 May, the 006 Karmiel live  news site reported that according to the Israel  Ministry of Health, 53 Karmiel citizens had thus far suffered Coronavirus, of whom 42 had recovered.




© CoronaFizz (10 May 2020)

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