Newscasters are talking about a disease from China. I chuckle. Here is a name I can remember. It sounds like a beer!

China offers information worldwide about this virus

I hear that South Korea has the disease. Still too far away to affect my life.

The World Health Organization offers a test for coronavirus to all countries. Every country takes it, but one — the U.S.

A cruise ship brings the virus to our shores. I’m safe. I hate cruises.

Trump previously disbanded our “team of scientists” who would have reacted to this threat. We have no plan, no team.

I read up on precautions. Wash my hands. A lot.

Trump calls the virus a hoax at a rally and he states we have 13-15 cases that will soon be zero.

This is serious. The virus is very contagious and lethal to people my age.

Trump takes over daily briefings to the public. Our top scientist, Dr. Fauci, is caught putting his head in his hands as Trump tells another falsehood.

I have a nightmare about getting sick. My fear? That coronavirus attacks your lungs, and I won’t be able to breathe.

Trump says there are tests for everyone who wants one. He says that governors should find ventilators and safety equipment for nurses and doctors because HE is not a delivery service. Plus, you better appreciate me.

I stay at home. We stock up on groceries using the “senior time” to shop. I wonder when we will hear that someone we know has died of the virus.

Trump wants to end our lockdown. He argues that the “cure may be worse than the disease.” Pundits who agree say that elders should be willing to die to save the stock market.

My hands are raw from so much washing.

CAROL MEDLAND,

Alcona Township