The pandemic coronavirus outbreak has led to a scary number of cases globally and they are only increasing with each coming day. The deadly virus which originated from China has led to a lot of questions in the mind of people.
But if you’re wondering what getting coronavirus is really like, you might want to take a look at this Twitter thread by a 22-year-old woman in America who has been struck down by the contagious COVID-19.
It’s worth bearing in mind that coronavirus can manifest itself differently in different people – some may get severe symptoms, while others can be completely asymptotic. But in the interests of raising awareness, and “to relieve any stress/anxiety some may have” about the pandemic, California-based Bjonda Haliti decided to share what she experienced.
The symptoms began, explained Bjonda, just like you’ve heard on the news. With a “dry cough”. Which, just in case you weren’t sure, the NHS describes as “tickly and doesn’t produce any phlegm (thick mucus)”.
The “mild” dry cough came accompanied by a “slightly sore throat”, as well as some tiredness, the young woman shared. The following day it progressed to a headache and sore eyes, then a fever, and eventually – on day four – shortness of breath.
Twitter user Bjonda was sick for around 10 days in total, at which point she received the test results that showed she did have coronavirus. She self-isolated throughout, and continues to do so, but says she feels “great and healthy” now.
But the most important thing remains to follow the advice of the government during this pandemic time; if you or someone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms (a cough, a fever) isolate for 14 days. If you don’t have symptoms, avoid going out as much as possible and exercise social distancing.