COMMENT | I was confirmed as Covid-19 positive on Dec 8, 2020, after a second swab test.

My story began on Dec 1, 2020, when I came in close contact with a Covid-19 patient in the ward where I worked.

As soon as I was informed that the patient tested positive for Covid-19, I was instructed to undergo home quarantine on Dec 2, 2020.

I contacted my family to prepare a room for me so that I can be isolated from them.

Throughout my week-long isolation period, my family put a chair outside my room.

They also separated my daily items such as spoons, glasses, plates and others.

We only spoke through video call or shouting through the door.

On Dec 3, 2020, I took my first swab test. The results returned negative, and I was also not exhibiting symptoms at the time.

On Dec 5, 2020, I started to come down with a fever, a bad headache, joint and eyes pains, diarrhoea and fatigue. Medication did not help.

I started to suspect that I was experiencing the feared Covid-19...