Three hours back, my wife started comlaining about severe bodeache - something unusual as she said. And with that, she also has severe throat iritation. This followed up after we heard yesterday about our close family member ( her maternal uncle) being tested positive. He came to our house 4 days back and was tested positive yesterday. He has developed complications, but not very critical though. Going through all the medication and staying isolated.
So I had to decide what should be done. It's difficult to decide in such cases - we feel the pinch, when it comes to our own family or self. Called various friends, some even doctors and everyone told, it's better to do a test. I advised her to stay isolated till we decide the next steps. Some advised to take her to a hospital. Kids being at home, it's difficult to handle the situation, as they get more panic. My daughter was more worried about how they will stay without her and what they will eat. After talking to several friends, I got a nearby lab contact, who take the sample for both antigen and RTPCR test. So I called in them and he came and did the antigen test half an hour back. Thank God, the report came negative as you can see in this video. I also enquired about how a positive report looks like and he shared a image with me.
In case of positive, there would be two lines like the above. I also enquired if we should go for a RTPCR or not, and he said its not needed as the antigen is 80% accurate. We will still be watchful to see any development - she does not have fever yet, but as per doctors with whom I spoke, they said, she should be watchful about any unusual things - like loss of taste or smell or any breathing complication. The doctors have advised antibiotic and pain killers still. The only peace of mind we have is that, we both have taken the vacination ( double doses). But still kids are at risk.
I hope things will be fine, but let's see - if she feels ok by tomorrow.
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