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My COVID-19 update.

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Thank God I’m alive. I can’t say I’m negative now because I do not know my status. It’s been 19 days since my alleged exposure and 16 days since I self-isolated. I already got a call from the local health department yesterday and they basically said that the data was only transmitted to them yesterday. Imagine the number of people I would have exposed from the virus if I went out which I basically could do because damn no one was watching me. Also, there was no guideline given by any department whatsoever. Imagine if I were not in the medical field. Or not just on the medical field because people in the medical field be violating quarantine protocols as well. Shady. Well just imagine if I didn’t know and follow the protocol and stuff. Imagine if I didn’t care about my neighbors, community, and country. But your girl knows better and believe it or not, I actually kinda care. So there’s that. Thank me later.   How could you possibly control the number of cases if you guys fail t...

On the Frontline

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Been on the frontline for almost 2 weeks now. It’s been really tough for us since as you know, the weather in the Philippines is not that great and even though we have the air conditioned inside the laboratory, I find myself sweating a lot more inside the suit. The weather is a factor because for some reason, we can’t get the laboratory temperature below 26-28C and it’s actually supposed to be at 20C. So it’s either the weather or the aircon. I’m so sorry for those who healthcare workers who have it worst. Public hospitals for example. I feel you.  First day of duty. Second Day Third Day Fourth Day Fifth Day On the fourth day, two of the former medical technologists paid us a visit and brought food! I only one of them because you know, I being her replacement and I only heard stories of the other one and yeah it was really nice seeing them both to be honest. That's all I have to say now. So far I am safe and I hope I will be safe throughout this pandemic. Mostly for my family. HAPP...