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Transcript/Script((PKG)) CONNECT WITH SATYA
((TRT: 3:13))
((Banner: Connect with Satya Agarwal))
((Reporter/Camera: Lisa Vohra))
((Map: Gaithersburg, Maryland))
((Main character: 1 female))
((NATS/MUSIC))
((Satya Agarwal, Retired Electronic Production Operator,
DRS Technologies))
When I knew about COVID, and I was told you cannot see
each other. It was really hard, and I even cried when Pavan
told me that you cannot come to see mom. And, so I said,
“Why? What's so wrong?” He said, “because of the COVID,
you have to, we have to make the distance.” I said, “I never
thought like that.” I cried that day, but then I say, “No, it’s
okay. For our safety, we have to do that.”
((Satya Agarwal, Retired Electronic Production Operator,
DRS Technologies))
Isolation period, it was really, not feeling good about that. It
was fearful that I cannot see everybody. How can I manage?
How I am going to manage being inside all the time. But,
slowly, slowly, I started and I made my routine. I joined my
exercise class on the Zoom luckily. And I started, I was
going out for a walk all the time. That’s first thing. And I will
wear my mask but even I have to do my grocery stuff, my
little chores. So, I will go. I was not that scared.
((Satya Agarwal, Retired Electronic Production Operator,
DRS Technologies))
I was frustrated because even if I go see my family, I have to
see them outside, six feet [2m] apart. I could not even touch
them. I could not even hug them. So, it was very different. I
never thought like that and sometimes I say, “What is that?”
It made me feel so bad.
((Satya Agarwal, Retired Electronic Production Operator,
DRS Technologies))
I got my vaccination in February, 2021, and I don’t
remember the date. The second vaccination I got on
February 24. And after that, I was more relaxed.
((Satya Agarwal, Retired Electronic Production Operator,
DRS Technologies))
Oh, it felt so good. I could see my kids, my friends. When I
first hugged my kids, oh my God, it was, my, I was full of
pleasure. It gave me so much happiness that I can come
close to them now. And I can mingle with them. I can mingle
with my friends. So, we could play. I like to play cards. I
could go play cards together even if I was wearing mask. So,
I felt, it was really amazing feeling to see my family and my
friends.
((NATS/MUSIC))
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Program NameVOA Connect
NetworkVOA
Expiration DateSeptember 19, 2021 16:53 EDT
Embargo DateSeptember 21, 2021 18:10 EDT
BylineLisa Vohra
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
