Memories of a graduate girl

Warning! This story is entirely fictional; none of the events described actually occurred. Even the name of the virus mentioned is fictitious, just in case. It's simply structured as an interview between a high school senior and a medical journal reporter. Important: This story takes place in a former Soviet Union country, and the age of high school students here corresponds to that of college students in the United States and Western Europe. That means they are already 18. Otherwise, enjoy!