Bjonda Haliti, a Coronavirus patient has gone on Twitter to give detailed narration of how she is surviving the virus while being in self-isolation.
In a series of tweets, the 22-year-old expressed that she is sharing her experience especially with those around her age to help bring awareness, and to relieve any anxiety some may have due to the pandemic.
See her tweets below:
I’m 22 years old and I tested positive for COVID-19.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
I’ve been debating on posting, but I want to share my experience especially with those around my age to help bring awareness, and to relieve any stress/anxiety some may have due to the pandemic.
Day 1: It started with a mild DRY cough and a slightly sore throat. I was very tired that night.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
Day 2: I felt a lot of pressure in my head to the point I would have to cough softly to avoid the discomfort. That night, I experienced the chills and had a fever. One main symptom that stood out to me, my eyes physically hurt. They were tender and sore.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
Moving them was uncomfortable. Doing some research I discovered this was just a migraine, but it didn’t go away at ALL. I slept all day.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
On the third day, Haliti said her energy level was very low, still ran fevers and her symptoms were dry cough, migraine, fever, chills, some nausea.
She decided to go to the doctors where she tested negative for the flu and strep, and the
doctor said she probably had just an infection, prescribing her antibiotics and 800mg of ibuprofen.
She stated that;
I made sure to stay extremely hydrated and stocked up on vitamins and probiotics. That night, I still ran fever.
Day 4: Finally no more fever, but a new symptom showed up: shortness of breath. It was uncomfortable, it felt like I had bricks on my chest. I tried the self diagnose test I read online (hold your breath and count to 10) which I successfully did with no complications.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
Day 5: Symptoms: sore throat, cough, shortness of breath. I went to the same doctor and I was very adamant about getting tested. Doctor said my vitals were “unremarkable” but I wasn’t going to take no for an answer! I also requested chest X-rays, everything came out normal.
— Bjonda Haliti (@baeonda) March 18, 2020
Haliti added that she was advised to continue self quarantine, and would receive her results in 5 to 6 days.
On day 10, her symptoms were mild cough, mucus, normal energy levels and the lab results came in as positive to Coronavirus.
Presently, Haliti says she is in self-isolation, explaining that;
I am continuing to self-isolate and take care of myself. Today I am feeling great and healthy! I will need to retest in order to be cleared. That’s if I can find a doctor whose willing to retest me. Haven’t had any luck so far.
Since she shared her story, Haliti said she has been flooded with messages of support.
However, in response to question on how she contracted Coronavirus, Haliti said;
I don’t know. But I did go out on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and my cough started on Sunday. I believe I was exposed to it at the bar/club one of those days. That’s my guess. Hence the importance of social distancing!
As the virus continues to infect several people globally, Social Distancing has been encouraged by governments and the banning of large gatherings and closing schools.
