Bad news
@Babale (1866)
Semarang, Indonesia
November 10, 2020 6:26pm CST
Today I received bad news that my older brother was ill and after being examined by a Covid-19 reactive doctor with features of cough, runny nose, fever and sore throat. Now undergoing a swab test to confirm whether it is positive or not against Covid-19. I was very scared because every day I met him and his house was opposite mine. What should I do now?
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@popciclecold (37904)
• United States
15 Nov 20
@Babale You should check, there maybe a place you can get s test.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Nov 20
Just breathe. Pray for your brother's improved health, and do the best to take care of yourself. Just because he got sick, doesn't mean you will, too. Before you even learned the word 'COVID' you'd probably think it was a bad cold or infection. That's all COVID is. Everyone can get sick and everyone will eventually. You'll be fine as long as you stay calm and take care for yourself.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
14 Nov 20
Nature herbs are no harm to use - Echnacea Purpurea and Elderberry . many have uses them and also camomilla and limeflower, I have uses them all - echinacea should be uses best in the beginning of a flu or preventing it.. Maybe you find other products in the health stores.
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
15 Nov 20
@Babale - herbs are, created by God and also mentioned in the Bible.. if you go to jw.org, you can find it with the search in the Library
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
15 Nov 20
@buenavida I think honey is also important to consume to improve health, it is also found in our scriptures as a medicine for all diseases.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
12 Nov 20
@Babale That is a valid point.
I would remind you that many of the people who catch this thing show no signs or very minor ones. However, and more to your point, since the outcome of a positive test would likely be self-quarantining for now, why bother testing. I suggest you educate yourself on current symptoms and keep an eye out for any symptoms. Don't hesitate to seek help should something pos up.
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@popciclecold (37904)
• United States
15 Nov 20
Get tested as soon as possible. I hope your brother will be ok.
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
15 Nov 20
My brother's swab test was positive, but after checking his overall health there was no significant problem in his lungs and other internal organs, only complaining of a cold. Now allowed to go home and undergo self-quarantine at home for 14 days. Tomorrow our whole family will have a health check and hope that nothing is reactive.
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
21 Nov 20
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I hope he gets the medical care that he needs. Keep us posted.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
11 Nov 20
Do a self-quarantine for now. Until the test result of your brother comes out. You may have a test for your self ASAP if you want to.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
12 Nov 20
@Babale Are you living with her? Better have her checked asap and to be sure, isolate yourself from her.
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
12 Nov 20
@jrlcentral Of course. Previously, my brother and I took turns every day looking after and caring for my mother, who due to her health could not get out of bed. Now that my older brother is in self-quarantine, it is my left that looks after and cares for him. This is difficult.
@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
11 Nov 20
Thank you. I hope I don't need to do a Covid-19 test and hope my brother's test results are negative.
@jefferson126 (3120)
• Shenzhen, China
11 Nov 20
don't overly worry,he was not confirmed,only underwent a check.if he is confirmed,it is regrettable but you must separate from him,he must be isolated.good luck to him.
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
11 Nov 20
Now we can only communicate via WhatsApp. It's strange because we were actually separated by a wall.
@udinwardoyo (256)
• Indonesia
11 Nov 20
I am sorry hear that, Brother. Stay relax, calm, and pray. We have our God.
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@Babale (1866)
• Semarang, Indonesia
11 Nov 20
I still have to wait for the test results from my brother for the next two days. If the result is positive, of course we and our family will have to do the test, if it is negative then it is not necessary, because the cost of doing the test is very expensive, around $ 90 per person. So far I have been fine, only a few colds.
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