"I'm addicted to the radio. That's why people call me radio mama," Ada says with a laugh. Recently, a program caught her attention. Working Together Against Corona, funded by the European Union, gave her the in-depth information she needed to navigate the complexities of the pandemic better.

"It was hard to find the right information; there were so many rumors. The program made it easier to access reliable information."

What makes the show unique? Listeners like Ada can interact directly with the program's guests, often experts in the medical field. "That's what helped me gain confidence in the show. I was able to ask questions about the myths surrounding the pandemic, and it's done in a way that helps people understand."

Now, at a new stage of the pandemic, most of Ada's questions are about vaccines. But, again, she is faced with a myriad of information, often conflicting. "I've had questions about the number of doses, availability, access, and effects. Whenever I had doubts about what I saw on social media, I could discuss it with knowledgeable people on the show."

Unlike Ada, some people are still skeptical about the disease. "They often say they haven't 'seen it with their own eyes to believe it. When people see me with the mask, they keep asking why." A denial that, unfortunately, people sometimes cling to until the end. "I lost two people I knew. One of them said he had malaria, but he was having trouble breathing, which is specific to COVID-19. Once he was hospitalized, he tested positive."

So Ada pleads for people to continue to take precautions by sharing what she learned on the show. Her dedication has ripple effects. "Some people are starting to see meaning in the information I relay. It's changing their mindset about COVID-19." The date is set, "most of my friends will probably tune in tomorrow, as will I."