Marisela’s instructions to the inspector and the student were nonchalant and apathetic. There was no need for an autopsy; the prevalence of COVID19 test swabs in the warehouse was sufficient proof that the cause of death had been inhalation of virus bacteria activated in the test kits, and Maria Chavez knew too much about those matters for it to have been an accident.
Tag: Outbreak
Coronao, 3-28-20
The storm is here, but it intensifies in intervals. Crashing as do waves, increasing in strength, naturally waxing and waning as does the tide. There has been a period of ebb for several days. We know the next wave is coming, but we do not know when, or what destruction it will bring. The undulating breeze seems to indicate the next wave will be upon us sooner than we think, and when it ultimately breaks, it will take with it much of what we have known, cherished, and held dear.
Coronao, 3-27-20
At the core of my being is a desire for a visceral, complete dissolution. Something that tears from bottom-up. Something that alters every aspect of reality.
Coronao, 3-26-20
Over 83,000 cases have now been reported in the US, surpassing China and becoming the country with the most cases in the world. In New York, I hear they are experiencing the beginnings of duress caused by mass hospitalization. Here in New Mexico, we have had only one death. We have not yet felt the full impact of this pandemic, but I have no doubt that we will.
It will come in waves.
Coronao, 3-23-20
If I’m not moving forward, do I still matter? Or do I cease to exist?
Coronao, 3-22-20
Day… 10? Cases keep rising. People keep dying. It’s the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine.
Coronao, 3-20-20
I may die. People I love may die. That is an easier truth to accept than I thought it would be. The truth is, this is bigger than me. It is global, perennial, cosmic. It unites us all. We are all rendered vulnerable. When I think of it in this light, I can’t be angry. All I can do is deal with what is in front of me, what’s in my control.
Mt.Angel 