Uncle Was Tested Again for COVID Today
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 14, 2020 4:45pm CST
After leaving two messages and being on hold for 15 minutes, I finally got an update on my uncle in the nursing home. He tested positive for COVID on May 7th and went into quarantine.
Today he was re-tested. And the results were positive yet again. He has been running a low grade fever all week and not feeling well.
Nurses are having to feed him. Breaks my heart to know this. They will re-test again on Monday. Hoping for the best.
Never take anyone for granted. Stay safe and take care everyone.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
14 May 20
I hoped the results would be negative 
Ok, we are waiting for Monday..
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 May 20
@LowRiderX Thank you so much for your support.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
14 May 20
@CarolDM Understandably, don't worry ... I hope for good news on Monday
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 May 20
It is sad to know about your uncle with the positive test result. You are right. Never take anyone for granted.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 May 20
@CarolDM let's pray for a better result next time.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
14 May 20
I am so sorry. Thankful for workers who will feed and care for our fragile elderly.
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@divalounger (6117)
• United States
14 May 20
Oh I hope he gets through this. This virus is a bear, but I know some older folks who have gotten through it just fine--they were sick but recovered--hugs
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@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
14 May 20
I'm sure sorry to hear that. I know you were praying he would be negative by now.
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@moffittjc (121656)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 May 20
He's going to have to test negative 2 days in a row before they start the 14-day countdown to declare him recovered. I feel bad that he has to go through all this. I feel bad you are going through it too, and can't be there to support him.
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@moffittjc (121656)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 May 20
@CarolDM But they still won't allow visitors, right?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 May 20
@moffittjc No, it remains on lockdown.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 May 20
We had an outbreak of COVID in a nursing home, 34 residents tested positive! I will pray for your uncle:)
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 May 20
@CarolDM You're welcome, Carol:) I have one uncle and one aunt left, they are so precious!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 May 20
@kobesbuddy This is the only one I talk to. The other one, well that is a long story.
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@LindaOHio (181177)
• United States
15 May 20
Praying that he feels better soon. It's terrible to be sick at that age.
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@LindaOHio (181177)
• United States
16 May 20
@CarolDM Maybe they weren't sick enough to be admitted?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 May 20
@LindaOHio I just thought if they were positive they should be admitted instead of infecting the residents who are not positive. They are in quarantine but I wonder about the employees. Many of those are positive as well.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
15 May 20
i am so sorry. if i can help let me know.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 May 20
@DocAndersen Always a worry for sure.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
15 May 20
@CarolDM that is tough on you, being far away. sorry again
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@rajeev075 (1961)
• India
16 May 20
Keep hope he will recover sooner. As these difficulty time entire world is facing, you need to be strong. Hope on Monday he win over there viruses and test negative for it.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
15 May 20
He's still living so there is hope. Some of the stories of people surviving against the odds should give you hope. Good that he has proper caretakers.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
16 May 20
That's so sad, and bad. I hope he makes it through it.
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