[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1602488691191{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”slideInUp” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10718″ img_size=”500×500″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_custom_heading text=”“It was really out” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”of my expectations” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”to be diagnosed” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”as being infected” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”by the virus,”” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”as told by a Covid-19 survivor” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:34px|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24|line_height:34px” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][ultimate_fancytext strings_textspeed=”350″ strings_backspeed=”0″ fancytext_tag=”h3″ fancytext_strings=”By Edeline Anne Goh” strings_font_style=”font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;” strings_font_size=”desktop:15px;” fancytext_color=”#ed1c24″ strings_font_family=”font_family:Montserrat|font_call:Montserrat|variant:regular”][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”black” border_width=”3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1602492080055{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][vc_column_text]There was no knowledge of a positive close contact, no recent travel history interstate nor internationally and he abided to every Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) set by the Malaysian government, Kevin* ticked all the boxes when it comes to being low at risk for Covid-19.
So, when he had symptoms of the flu, he did not think much of it. However, as it progressed, he made the decision to go for a Covid-19 swab test and three days later, he received a call from the district health office that informed him that he was tested positive for Covid-19. Kevin shares with us on this recent ordeal and how his decision to never take things for granted spared his loved ones from being infected.
*Pseudonym used to protect patient’s privacy[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][better-ads type=”banner” banner=”10754″ campaign=”409″ count=”2″ columns=”1″ orderby=”rand” order=”ASC” align=”right” show-caption=”1″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1597027682459{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 3% !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_carousel slides_on_desk=”1″ slides_on_tabs=”1″ slides_on_mob=”1″ infinite_loop=”off” autoplay=”off” next_icon=”ultsl-arrow-right2″ prev_icon=”ultsl-arrow-left2″ dots_color=”#ed1c24″ adaptive_height=”on” centermode=”” item_space=”0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10732″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602666916263{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: Do you know how did you contract the virus?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: Honestly, I have no idea how I contracted the virus. I have not travelled overseas, crossed states or met anyone that diagnosed with Covid-19 for the last 14 days prior to experiencing the symptoms myself. However, due to my job nature, I am required to meet clients on a daily basis and I suspect that I might have caught it from there.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: Were there any early symptoms that you experienced? ” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: Yes, I had a fever that went up to 37.2 degree Celsius and a mild headache. However, the symptoms subsided two days later but thereafter I had lost my sense of smell and taste and all the food I ate was tasteless.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: Did you initially think these symptoms were caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: As mentioned, I did not travel overseas or other states nor have I contacted someone that is diagnosed positive with Covid-19, as such, it was intuitive to rule myself out from having Covid-19. I thought it was just a mild fever and headache at first. However in this sensitive pandemic period, I decided to still quarantine myself from the first day I had all these symptoms to ensure minimal contact with my family. I’m glad that I did this because my family members were tested negative.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“I have not travelled overseas, crossed states or met anyone that diagnosed with Covid-19 for the last 14 days prior to experiencing the symptoms myself.“” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10715″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667234358{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp” css_info_list=”.vc_custom_1602664985958{margin-top: 2em !important;margin-bottom: 2em !important;}”][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What made you go for a Covid-19 test?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: I lost the ability to taste and smell upon recovering from the headache and fever, and based on my own research, it is common to experience such symptoms upon contracting Covid-19. Therefore, I went to the health clinic near to my house to do a swab test as an assurance.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What was the timeline like from the time you had symptoms to the time you were diagnosed? ” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: It took around 6 days from the day I had symptoms to the time I was diagnosed. For the first two days, I experienced mild fever, and I visited a doctor near to where I live. The doctor treated my illness as the common flu and therefore I was prescribed with medicines to alleviate the symptoms, such as antibiotics.
Following my visit to the doctor, I decided to self-quarantine as a precaution. I ate all meals in my own room during these two days to minimise contact with my family. On the third day, I recovered from the fever and I felt great. However, I realised that I lost the ability to taste and smell. I did a swab test as an assurance on the same day and at the point of testing, I was still convinced that I did not contract the disease. On the forth day, I went back to the doctor to address my concern on not being able to taste and smell. The doctor said the antibiotics prescribed were very strong and potent. Therefore, it killed all the good and bad bacteria in my body, which made me unable to taste or smell. The reassurance from the doctor convinced me that I was not infected by Covid-19 but somehow on the fifth day, I started to feel tired and unwell again, which was very unusual to me. At night, I developed a fever and I knew something was not right. On the seventh day, the team at the health clinic notified me that I tested positive for Covid-19.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“Following the visit to the doctor, I started to self-quarantine as a precaution. I ate all meals in my own room during these two days to minimise contact with my family.“” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10712″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667248327{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What came to your mind after you were told that the Covid-19 test was positive?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: The first thought that crossed my mind was – “Where did I catch the virus?”. On a personal level, I have been wearing masks and following the SOPs mandated by the Ministry of Health at all times. I would say that it was really out of my expectations to be diagnosed as being infected by the virus. Aside from that, I was worried that it might have spread to the people around me especially my parents. Older people don’t have as strong an immune system so they are more vulnerable to infectious diseases. Plus, unlike any other disease, they would be quarantined if they caught it and I would be able to stay by their side to take care of them.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What happened after you found out that you were tested positive?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: I immediately contacted my manager and shared my test results across. As a preventive measure, my company ceased operations and closed down immediately to carry out disinfection work. Then, I contacted my family and friends whom I have close contact with for the past few days and they were appointed to go for a swab test at the nearest health clinic. On the same day, I was sent to a quarantine centre in Hospital Sungai Buloh for further monitoring. I’m glad that my close contacts were tested negative for Covid-19 but they have to be quarantined for two weeks at home.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: How does it feel like to be treated in an isolation ward?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: It was a whole new experience to me, as I have never been hospitalised before. As I was experiencing only slight symptoms, I was still able to read books and watch movies to entertain myself because we are not allowed to step out of the ward. Most of the patients were alright based on my observation, apart from one that was seriously ill. He slept on his own bed throughout the day and constantly told the medical staff he suffered pain in his chest. The staff used some medical devices to help him but he was sent to another ward shortly for further treatment. Our temperature and blood pressure were measured a few times in a day and the results were monitored by the doctor to make sure that we are fine. Also, X-Ray screenings were conducted if necessary.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“The first thought that crossed my mind was – “Where did I catch the virus?”” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10709″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667248327{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What were the changes you felt in your body?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: There weren’t any major changes that I felt as I had mild symptoms. I could not imagine if I was the guy who suffered from the severe conditions and this illness might leave its mark even after recovery. However, I am still coughing since I was discharged from the hospital.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: How long were you hospitalised for?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: I was hospitalised for 6 days. After discharged from hospital, I’m advised to quarantine myself for another week as requested by doctor.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: How did you stay positive while being infected by this deadly virus?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: I am an optimistic person and I took this as a learning experience. I always believe that when you lose something in life, you will gain something eventually. I am grateful to have my family, partner and friends to support me during this challenging time. They texted me almost everyday just to make sure that I am in doing alright. There were also a lot of strangers who saw my post on social media and had sent their blessings and well wishes to me. I was also aware that feeling down might aggravate my illness and therefore, I had to keep myself positive all the time.[/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“I am an optimistic person and I took this as a learning experience. I always believe that when you lose something in life, you will gain something eventually.“” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10735″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1602667248327{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][info_list font_size_icon=”24″ eg_br_width=”1″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: Do you fear about people straying away from you after you’ve been discharged?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]Kevin: Not at all. I wouldn’t have shared my experience on social media, if I was worried. I feel empowered to see people sharing the post I have written, which I believe will help other people who don’t understand this disease substantially. I believe that by sharing my story, they will have a more comprehensive understanding on this issue and therefore, more awareness is created and preventive measures taken by the public. I am looking forward to meeting my friends and colleagues again once I am fully recovered.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”1Twenty80: What would you like our Malaysian community know with regards to Covid-19 and your experience?” list_icon=”Defaults-comments” animation=”fadeInUp”]1Twenty80: I sincerely hope everyone will take the initiative and responsibility to take care of their own health and avoid attending unnecessary gatherings. Practice social distancing and be sure to carry a hand sanistiser and wear a mask wherever you go. I also want take this opportunity to voice out my appreciation to the medical staff in Hospital Sungai Buloh because I was given a lot of attention and care from the doctors and nurses when I was hospitalised. They risked their lives and sacrificed their time for me and other patients to serve at the frontline and that was something I am very proud of them too![/info_list_item][/info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”“They risked their lives and sacrificed their time for me and other patients to serve at the frontline and that was something I am very proud of them too!“” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23ed1c24″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”appear”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/ultimate_carousel][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594189719583{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”READ MORE” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”custom” border_width=”9″ accent_color=”#dd3333″ el_class=”read”][bs-grid-listing-1 columns=”3″ show_excerpt=”1″ title=”” icon=”” hide_title=”0″ heading_color=”” heading_style=”default” category=”2,155″ tag=”” count=”3″ post_ids=”” offset=”” featured_image=”0″ ignore_sticky_posts=”1″ author_ids=”” disable_duplicate=”0″ time_filter=”” order=”DESC” order_by=”date” _name_1=”” post_type=”” taxonomy=”” _name_2=”” cats-tags-condition=”and” cats-condition=”in” tags-condition=”in” tabs=”” tabs_cat_filter=”” tabs_tax_filter=”” tabs_content_type=”deferred” paginate=”none” pagination-show-label=”0″ pagination-slides-count=”3″ slider-animation-speed=”750″ slider-autoplay=”1″ slider-speed=”3000″ slider-control-dots=”off” slider-control-next-prev=”style-1″ ad-active=”0″ ad-after_each=”” ad-type=”” ad-banner=”none” ad-campaign=”none” ad-count=”” ad-columns=”1″ ad-orderby=”date” ad-order=”ASC” ad-align=”left” bs-show-desktop=”1″ bs-show-tablet=”1″ bs-show-phone=”1″ custom-css-class=”” custom-id=”” override-listing-settings=”0″ listing-settings=”” bs-text-color-scheme=”” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1594697216061{margin-bottom: -10% !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”5.0″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:60|text_align:right|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”Out of” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594696759538{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”5 Stars” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594697016740{margin-top: -6px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1594780415864{margin-bottom: -10% !important;margin-left: -4% !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_custom_heading text=”5.0″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594784592259{margin-bottom: -1% !important;}”][vc_column_text]
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