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I am not making my official return just yet. But this is bigger than anything at the moment.
This is a re-post journal when it comes to the COVID-19. I got the green light from
Leefuu to post this. We must stop or at least slow this thing down.
Hello everyone!
I thought I'd post a little journal in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic that is spreading over the globe.
I am a medical assistant in Northwest Indiana, USA, so this is basically US-based. I work in a clinic that sees a lot of patients!
Just to say first, I am not a doctor. I will only be relaying guidelines and information that have been expressed over my clinic, and what the doctors in my clinic are currently stating.
This may differ with other clinics in other states.
The president of the U.S. just expressed that all restaurants and any facilities/gatherings with 10 or more people are cancelled for the next 2 weeks, to see how the virus spreads. This is NOT to scare everyone, this is NOT to spread panic, this is to help SLOW DOWN the spread of the virus. The biggest possible victims of this virus are the elderly, pregnant women, those that are immune-compromised, going through chemotherapy (this is because they literally have no immune system due to it), those with lupus, and many others with per-existing conditions. We are trying to protect everyone, but especially these groups!
We are going through a deadly flu season ON TOP of the spread of COVID-19. In reference to one of the doctors I work with: if you have the flu, even without symptoms, you have the chance of spreading it to 1 other person, who will get infected. With COVID-19, that chance is 1:3. So one infected person, whether expressing symptoms or only shedding the virus with no symptoms, has a chance of infecting 3 others.
We have been triaging people based off of symptoms: high fever, respiratory distress, exposure due to traveling to any high-risk countries or cities in the U.S, or exposure to those who HAVE traveled. Of course, these are the extreme symptoms. You can still have COVID-19 with mild symptoms as well, and I think that is the most scary. It's an invisible enemy.
Follow quarantine instructions, and please only leave your house if absolutely necessary. I know this is a very scary time, this is the shit you see on the movies, but it is very important!
I do not believe these decisions by our government and CDC are drastic. I believe they're necessary to control the spread of the virus to those who cannot fend it off. But I also believe everyone should take a deep breath, follow general hygiene (WASH YOUR HANDS!! Sanitize! stay away from those who are sick, and if you're sick, STAY HOME!) If you are questioning if you have COVID-19, call your physician. There are several hospitals opening up for drive-thru testing now in the area I'm in, and I'm sure they're opening up around the country. Please do not be offended if you are denied the testing; it's not that we want to REFUSE to test you, that's not the case. But there are only so many testing supplies, and those who may be far worse than you (who are DYING due to pulmonary failure) that may need to be tested.
So, to recap:
+ Check out the CDC's recommendations of how to protect yourself during this time: LINK!
+ How to care for yourself at home if sick, as per the CDC: LINK!
+ If you have a high fever, 102-103 degrees F that is not going down with over the counter medication, head to your nearest ER or call your physician's office to get the order to get tested. AVOID PUBLIC PLACES! Symptoms as per the CDC: LINK!
+ IF you do not meet the criteria for testing, but are running fevers and feel generally awful, here are some medications you can find over the counter to help:
>>> LINK! -- I personally like Tylenol. It is a great fever reducer.
>>> If you have congestion/cough: LINK! you can try mucinex, cough drops, warm broth, hot tea, hot showers, a humidifer
>>> Stay home and quarantine for the next 2 weeks!
Some doctors will even to a teleconference with you-- speak to you over the phone about your symptoms-- and call in something for you.
>> Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow or a one-time use tissue if you cough/sneeze.
>> frequently wash your hands with a soap or alcohol-based gel.
>> Avoid crowded places, and avoid hugging/touching others-- as well as touching your face.
>> Only leave your house to get to your workplace, or to go buy essential items.
It has been a stressful day/last week, but I'm sure we will push through! But we all need to do so as one-- because if not, that will not stop the spread of COVID-19. From what I hear, this virus does not like the heat, so we will be seeing less and less cases as summer comes. But we still have a few months before that-- so it's just beginning.
Stay resilient everyone, I believe in you!! <3
This is a re-post journal when it comes to the COVID-19. I got the green light from
Leefuu to post this. We must stop or at least slow this thing down. Hello everyone!
I thought I'd post a little journal in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic that is spreading over the globe.
I am a medical assistant in Northwest Indiana, USA, so this is basically US-based. I work in a clinic that sees a lot of patients!
Just to say first, I am not a doctor. I will only be relaying guidelines and information that have been expressed over my clinic, and what the doctors in my clinic are currently stating.
This may differ with other clinics in other states.
The president of the U.S. just expressed that all restaurants and any facilities/gatherings with 10 or more people are cancelled for the next 2 weeks, to see how the virus spreads. This is NOT to scare everyone, this is NOT to spread panic, this is to help SLOW DOWN the spread of the virus. The biggest possible victims of this virus are the elderly, pregnant women, those that are immune-compromised, going through chemotherapy (this is because they literally have no immune system due to it), those with lupus, and many others with per-existing conditions. We are trying to protect everyone, but especially these groups!
We are going through a deadly flu season ON TOP of the spread of COVID-19. In reference to one of the doctors I work with: if you have the flu, even without symptoms, you have the chance of spreading it to 1 other person, who will get infected. With COVID-19, that chance is 1:3. So one infected person, whether expressing symptoms or only shedding the virus with no symptoms, has a chance of infecting 3 others.
We have been triaging people based off of symptoms: high fever, respiratory distress, exposure due to traveling to any high-risk countries or cities in the U.S, or exposure to those who HAVE traveled. Of course, these are the extreme symptoms. You can still have COVID-19 with mild symptoms as well, and I think that is the most scary. It's an invisible enemy.
Follow quarantine instructions, and please only leave your house if absolutely necessary. I know this is a very scary time, this is the shit you see on the movies, but it is very important!
I do not believe these decisions by our government and CDC are drastic. I believe they're necessary to control the spread of the virus to those who cannot fend it off. But I also believe everyone should take a deep breath, follow general hygiene (WASH YOUR HANDS!! Sanitize! stay away from those who are sick, and if you're sick, STAY HOME!) If you are questioning if you have COVID-19, call your physician. There are several hospitals opening up for drive-thru testing now in the area I'm in, and I'm sure they're opening up around the country. Please do not be offended if you are denied the testing; it's not that we want to REFUSE to test you, that's not the case. But there are only so many testing supplies, and those who may be far worse than you (who are DYING due to pulmonary failure) that may need to be tested.
So, to recap:
+ Check out the CDC's recommendations of how to protect yourself during this time: LINK!
+ How to care for yourself at home if sick, as per the CDC: LINK!
+ If you have a high fever, 102-103 degrees F that is not going down with over the counter medication, head to your nearest ER or call your physician's office to get the order to get tested. AVOID PUBLIC PLACES! Symptoms as per the CDC: LINK!
+ IF you do not meet the criteria for testing, but are running fevers and feel generally awful, here are some medications you can find over the counter to help:
>>> LINK! -- I personally like Tylenol. It is a great fever reducer.
>>> If you have congestion/cough: LINK! you can try mucinex, cough drops, warm broth, hot tea, hot showers, a humidifer
>>> Stay home and quarantine for the next 2 weeks!
Some doctors will even to a teleconference with you-- speak to you over the phone about your symptoms-- and call in something for you.
>> Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow or a one-time use tissue if you cough/sneeze.
>> frequently wash your hands with a soap or alcohol-based gel.
>> Avoid crowded places, and avoid hugging/touching others-- as well as touching your face.
>> Only leave your house to get to your workplace, or to go buy essential items.
It has been a stressful day/last week, but I'm sure we will push through! But we all need to do so as one-- because if not, that will not stop the spread of COVID-19. From what I hear, this virus does not like the heat, so we will be seeing less and less cases as summer comes. But we still have a few months before that-- so it's just beginning.
Stay resilient everyone, I believe in you!! <3
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It's probably best to add that public transport should be discouraged
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