My daughter and her fiancée-are sick

My daughter and her fiancée are both sick.

Fever (not too high), cough (more him than her), extremely tired. They’d normally think it’s a flu but it feels different. He has no sense of taste at all and she has no sense of smell (not being congested though).

Losing those senses are symptoms of corona. Like she couldn’t smell litter box at all while cleaning it. My future son’s in law cousin is in the hospital with corona (they weren’t in contact with him) has no sense of taste right now. Like can’t taste anything. So that’s common

Their health services guidelines are saying to stay home minimum of 7 days. If you feel sicker or it doesn’t feel better in 7 days, call ambulance. Other than that no testing could be done and they can’t go no where.

They are both generally healthy, although she does get sick a lot. Now my daughter was recently in the hospital for surgery: ovarian cyst removal but it was before the outbreak so likely did not get it there. They do live in the busy city where it’s impossible to do social distancing unless on a complete shut down, which they are on now. They could get it anywhere, unless maybe it’s not even that (hope so)

So that’s the news. Keep us in thoughts. I am staying positive because there is nothing I can do

Divine, I've got no words of wisdom, but wanted to let you know you were heard
. This has to be scarey for all of you. Will their health insurance allow them to teledoc? Maybe talking to a doc could help relieve their fear?

I am very sorry to hear this. It is nerve wracking because the whole process takes time - before one knows for sure. And it sounds like the resources available are slim. But I guess they need to treat it like any other illness while at the same time keeping up with the Covid 19 recommendations for their environment...wiping down any groceries, leaving shoes at the door etc.

I have an adult son who lives with his girlfriend in a big city across the country from me. I keep calling or texting to ask if they are okay, are practicing social distancing etc. Luckily they live on a street with many friendly neighbors...who would help them out, I am certain.

I would be crazy with worry if I were you. Take care. They are young. They can handle whatever it is they have. But the loss of smell is an ominous sign.

I think they should stay away from NSAID's...just in case.

Sorry to hear about your daughter and her fiance. I will keep them in my thoughts.

It does sound like their symptoms are like the coronavirus. I agree that they should call a doctor--and perhaps make a virtual appointment, And if they start having problems breathing, then call the ER to let the doctors know they're on the way. Okay? It's a comfort to me that the rate of survival is really, really high.

And please, sweetie, you need to stay away from them as much as possible. Please read the message about truths I posted in the coronavirus thread.

Thank you all. Yes they have access to a doctor and have health care. They were told to stay put and wait to see if they get better. There is nothing they can do at the moment. That’s the thing. Just sit and wait.

If it doesn’t get better or gets worse they’ll call ambulance but so far they aren’t too bad.

Their wedding might be postponed, it was booked for the fall but they can’t even plan anything with everything being shut down and now being sick. But that’s no big deal. As long as everyone is healthy. Ugh

Stay safe you all

Thank you. They did call. They were told to stay put. They are breathing ok. They have a cough but it’s not severe.

I have no option but stay away. They don’t live near by. It would require travel and we all know it’s a bad idea now

Thank you. They absolutely cannot be leaving the house in this condition. They were told minimum 7 days.

So they not stepping foot outside. They are stuck up on groceries but if they run out, they have a friend in walking distance who can drop stuff at the door.

Yeah she has loss of smell and he has loss of taste, they say it’s the weirdest thing and completely sudden

Thank you. They did, told to stay put. They strangely aren’t afraid, they are young. I am afraid though

They can communicate with you easily? Text or call?

Oh for sure, we always talk daily. Face time or call or text, depends on what’s convenient at the moment etc Face time or face time audio is preferred method when we are both off, not at work. Thank you for asking!

Oh dear Divine... I am so very sorry to hear this. That must be very unnerving for you. They're young, so they have that going for them, and it sounds like relatively healthy otherwise. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

They are feeling better today. No fever anymore. Still no sense of taste for him or sense of smell for her. We were laughing that it would be better if both had no sense of smell so wouldn’t have to shower 😂😂😂

Glad to hear the good news --and the humor!

I had a scare yesterday in a grocery store. I was in the checkout line when the old man standing behind me coughed without covering his mouth. Then he said, "Don't worry. I just finished the 14 day protocol b/c I was sick with the virus." He looked awful and was shaking, so I didn't believe him. Either he said that to scare me as a twisted joke, or he was being serious. I freaked out and emailed my doctor. Her nurse responded via email to remind me to watch out for the symptoms over the next two weeks. I'm paranoid that I'll get it now.

That’s awful. Was he not maintaining social distance? Was he standing close by??? Some people... I hope he was just running his mouth and wasn’t really sick

He stood about 2 feet away from me. I was so angry. There are stickers on floors now of every grocery store and convenient store, that are spaced apart 6 feet that people in line are supposed to stand on.

Fortunately I am not showing any COVID symptoms. Hopefully, I won't. I go out to grocery shop or to get gas but that's it.

Some people think it’s no big deal and that’s why it keeps spreading

That's exactly what's happening. I see people in small groups outside or in cars or in the grocery stores and I just shake my head in disbelief.

Unbelievable.

On a positive note my daughter and her fiancee are much much better. So glad