"Queen of all, charming and lovely blooming, 
Blessed Hygieia, mother of all, bringer of prosperity, hear me.
Through you vanish the diseases that afflict men, 
And through you every house blossoms to fullness of joy, 
And the arts thrive; the world desires you, O queen, 
And only soul-destroying Hades ever loathes you. 
Ever youthful, ever beloved, you are a heaven for mortals. 
Apart from you all is without avail for men: 
Wealth, sweet to those feast, and giver of abundance, fails, 
And man never reaches the many pains of old age, 
For you are sole mistress and queen of all. 
But, goddess, come, ever helpful to the initiates, 
And keep away the accursed distress of harsh disease."

With this Orphic Hymn to Hygieia and the emblematic exhibition Health, Illness, Treatment from Homer to Galen that was presented in 2014, the Museum of Cycladic Art invites guests to explore their website for a series of online activities.

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• I’m buying toilet paper, bottled water, face masks, surgical gloves, and rations for the next six months. I’m hiding all these rations and developing a plan to fend off my neighbors. If I hear that hospitals are short of face masks and surgical gloves, I’ll ignore it. I need to keep these things for the future. Things are probably going to get ugly–I need to take care of myself first and worry about my community later.

• The virus is increasing in my area so I’m going to leave and go outside the city to sit things out for a while. And if the new place gets too many cases of the virus, I’ll leave there too…My plan will be to stay a step ahead of the virus and leave whenever I notice the number of confirmed cases is getting high.

• I’ll check the local and national news from the big mainstream sources every hour to get an update on the spread of the virus. I’ll update my Facebook feed each hour with whatever I learn. And I know if I add lots of exclamation marks, more people will read what I wrote so I’ll make sure each post starts with "READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!".

• I know the virus can travel through the air so I will stay indoors with the windows closed and the blinds down until the virus is contained. Despite the fact I have a private, enclosed backyard, I won’t use it or even look at it. You just never know..

• Self-isolate/shelter-in-place means I can work from home. Apart from that, I can still go out and do my regular things. I’ll try to rally my running group for a run and since most restaurants are closed, I’ll invite my friends over to my house for dinner. If I do this right, shelter-in-place can be a great socializing tool!

• I feel 100% fine. There is no way I have the virus. And if I get the virus, then I get the virus. I’ll risk it. I’m healthy and young so I’m going to carry on with my business as usual. Vulnerable people should stay in but since I’m not in that category, I’m going to take a more relaxed attitude.

• I don’t personally know anyone who has the virus. I understand it is an issue, but I don’t think I have it in my community or my social groups. And keeping our mental wellbeing is important too. I’m going to continue to hold my events until someone I know falls ill.

• I’m taking self-isolation seriously and not going out unless it is a mission-critical task. I’m keeping my immune system healthy, keeping a rhythm to my days and staying as productive as possible. This too shall pass, but it might be months, not weeks…

• I’m studying the virus growth trends but not obsessively. I want to stay informed, but I understand focusing on bad news I can’t control over an extended period of time is bad for my immune system. Instead, I’m exercising extreme self-care. I’m eating well. I’m making my environment comfortable and nurturing. I’m working out and staying connected with people who are close to me through video and calls. In fact, I’ve even reconnected with some people I haven’t spoken with in a while. I continue to be mindful of my news sources as I read about the virus. I’m not getting pulled into sensationalism by going mainstream news sources to get an update on the coronavirus. That would be misguided. I’m triangulating sources between the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and my own county or country’s health organization to stay current on the spread of the virus. And when I want to hear a doctor’s perspective, I follow someone who is posting on the situation daily, like Dr. John Campbell.

• When I get invited to do something by someone else, I remind them that I am staying in because I understand the gravity of the situation. I remind them:

• I understand the virus can pass through the air but I’ve done my research carefully and I understand I go outside, alone and maintaining appropriate distance from other people. I’ll try to use my own yard as much as possible but if I exercise the right precautions, I understand I could take a walk outside while minimizing my risk.

• I’m trying to find ways to be useful and of benefit during this period. Lots of people are struggling. I wonder if I can help them.

• I’m realistic this virus has ushered in a new way of life. I’m focusing on how I can succeed and thrive in this new environment. I’m researching new ways to do business online, and I’m using this time to sharpen my skills. I’m not focusing on when we can get back to “business as usual” because I understand there no longer is business as usual. I’m staying open and alert for opportunities that are heading my way as a result of this new world we are in.