Issue 52 Jul/Aug 2022
When Covid Got to Me W R I T T E N B Y : N G S I E W T R A N S L A T E D B Y : P H O E B E
Y E N C H E A H
Precautions could not ward off the unexpected June 4: One morning before returning to my hometown, I did a self-test to ensure my health and safety before leaving; after all, my mother at home is 92 years old, and the harm Covid-19 virus could bring should not be underestimated. June 6: At noon, when I returned from Muar, I felt unwell along the way. My back hurt so badly that I thought it was a recurrence of an old injury, and I quickly took painkillers when I returned home. In the evening, I felt worse, so I went to a nearby clinic to consult a doctor. After the young and handsome doctor on duty did an RTK test for me, he confirmed that I was Covid-19 positive. Therefore, my husband immediately informed our family members to also do self-tests, fearing that they may have been infected by me.