<p>In February 2020, Virginia Schmidt arrived in Xela, Guatemala for a language immersion program. Little did she know, a month later she would be one of few Americans left in Guatemala after the US announced it would close its borders for an unknown period of time to stop the spread of COVID-19. For more on Virginia’s story, visit her <a href='https://medium.com/@virginiacschmidt'>blog</a>.</p>

Amidst the chaos caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, nobody is left untouched. From travel bans, country-wide shut downs, and lay offs, to self isolation, social distancing, and plunging stock markets, we are all touched in different ways. Questions From Quarantine is bringing you stories on how COVID-19 is affecting the lives of everyday people and how some are making the most of this time of self-isolation and social distancing.