Dr. Eli Cohen was a dermatologist working at the Cohen Center for Dermatology when the pandemic hit. He was 50 years old and lived in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife and four children. Dr. Cohen explains his first impression of the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020 and how he, his family, and his office responded to it. He discusses the precautions his office took to maintain the health of his patients, as well as changes to his family life, religious life, and social life, including the increase in his family bonding time. He reflects on his views of the pandemic initially, compared to his views a year later. He discusses his views regarding the government’s handling of the pandemic, and also mentions his expectations regarding the vaccine and the future of the world with this pandemic.

Interviewed by Alexandra Cohen