Just to share my COVID-19 experience: I got ill on the 29th of February. Sorethoath and fever to start with and after 3 days breathing issues (which I still have). They only did the swabs the 13th, mostly because they were worried I had a pulmonary embolus, and the protocol for testing changed, so I become eligible and got tested at the hospital. Eligible? Are we not all eligible? no, we are not. I was tested late when other cures were not working (after 14 days having contracted the virus) and it was negative since after 7 days you are actually out and have only complications to fight with. Doctors said that my illness was the Covid19 since I'm not used to breathing problems at that level of gravity plus a low level of oxygen in the blood. NHS staff reassured they gave me the right treatments (steroids in high doses) which I still have to take since I'm still having issues at breathing. My lungs will take months to get back normal, but I feel very lucky and I handled this well with little stress. I've genetic preconditions. NHS amazing but very overwhelmed, both times I got to the hospital it was crazy, three times I was visited at the GP in their back garden or isolated room. What helps? music, being in contact with your body, rest. I believe whoever had previous serious illness can handle this gracefully and more prepared mentally. Had a great amount of chocolate. Make sure you have a lot at home. This post is not for seeking empathy, cause sadness. It's more for encouraging. I'm very well. Just wanted to say that the infection can be handled, however, we should take it seriously and respect for the community. Fear does not help, but you please do use your brain and stay at home.
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