This was re-posted by a friend of mine who says it is from a close friend's friend living in China. That's all I can say about its authenticity. It's a pretty terrifying account if true:
A friend of mine in Asia has apparently contracted the coronavirus. While I have not seen him in a couple of years, I pass along to all of you his desperate posting. Please take heed:
“For the safety of my friends and family and my love of God, I’d like to let everyone know that I believe I’ve contracted the Coronavirus. I may have gotten a bad dose cuz I’m in pretty bad shape. I would like to tell everyone with the little energy I have what this is like for ur protection.
Don’t believe the media, I was absolutely fine, wearing face mask and disinfecting, and as if from nowhere I almost fainted on the street. I went home and in less than 24 hours I was having horrible respiratory problems and have had 3 mild to medium to almost complete respiratory failures so far. The muscle pain are concentrated in the sternum and feel like sudden heart attacks. Also sitting in a position that puts any weight on the area where your lungs feel strained will cause a feeling like your lungs are locked in place.
I haven’t developed a cough, I had nausea and upset stomach, no sore throat and no fever. In the next 48 hours I developed a fever that goes and comes like lightning. Cold air causes respiratory distress BIG TIME, sleeping agents cause respiratory failure so stay away from Tylenol PM or things to help you sleep. When you are weak, the sleeping agent causes a feeling like you’re about to fall into a coma.
Chopping up onions, what sounds like a dumb home remedy, has actually given some relief. Maybe the acidic elements in the onion help, whatever, I’m breathing a little better, not overthinking it.
It SNEAKS UP ON YOU! That’s my most important warning, pay attention to your body, don’t dismiss any small feeling, it’s sudden. I saw pictures of people in wuhan fainting and thought that those were some ignorant people to go outside when they knew they’re sick. I saw a nurse suddenly collapse and thought well why did she come into work?? No. No no no. It sneaks up on you and you have absolutely no idea how the heck you’re suddenly laying on the floor.
I’m in a stage now where I’m fighting to keep myself breathing. Hospitals are turning people away if they didn’t have contact with a Chinese person first. The numbers we are seeing are impossible to be accurate. No way in hell! If the governments are only testing a select few, then how can people like me who are out there be counted in that number? My neighbor’s kid sounds like he’s going to die from the coughing.
Most important for me is I’m not scared in the spiritual sense. I know who’s got my back and I’m good. I want to take a moment to implore those of you who aren’t quite sure of your own convictions to take a moment and reflect on them, because whatever this thing is feels like more than what we are being told. I was holed up in my apartment for almost a month, ordering from the local market which left the food outside my door, and I left once and caught it. The one time I left there were sick people everywhere, literally like a movie. Please, if you ever had any wonder about your life and the possibility That God exists, now may be the time to think about it and ask Him to speak to you and see if you hear something back i can guarantee you will. This will explode soon and your story might be like mine, thinking no way will I catch it, and then you’ve got it... and it’s worse than you imagined.
Last thing, my mom said “I see now how the elderly are dying from this.” I’m sorry to say yes, please watch over your elders. I’m moving around, fighting with all my heart to keep myself from losing consciousness or from respiratory failure. Every time I feel my lungs lock up, I do everything, pace around the room, lay on the floor, get back up, everything so I can to catch my breath again... I have no idea how an older person will be able to do all that if they catch this. Don’t wait too long to bring them in. God bless everyone. If I feel this might get me in trouble with the government I’ll take my FB down.”
For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
There are a handful of human coronaviruses that are known to be deadly.
There is no specific treatment, but research is underway. Most of the time, symptoms will go away on their own and experts advise seeking care early. People with symptoms that feel worse than a standard cold should see their doctor.
Doesn't sound consistent with the known symptoms.
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The viruses can make people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. Coronavirus symptoms include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever, which can last for a couple of days.
For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
There are a handful of human coronaviruses that are known to be deadly.
There is no specific treatment, but research is underway. Most of the time, symptoms will go away on their own and experts advise seeking care early. People with symptoms that feel worse than a standard cold should see their doctor.
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for sure.. skepticism is a good thing. I imagine we'll get some more fist hand accounts very soon.
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because this starts out just like those urban legends type things where some story is passed on from a "friend" who got it first hand from another "friend".
for sure.. skepticism is a good thing. I imagine we'll get some more fist hand accounts very soon.
I doubt it, China's pretty good at controlling the news.
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The viruses can make people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. Coronavirus symptoms include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever, which can last for a couple of days.
For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
There are a handful of human coronaviruses that are known to be deadly.
There is no specific treatment, but research is underway. Most of the time, symptoms will go away on their own and experts advise seeking care early. People with symptoms that feel worse than a standard cold should see their doctor.
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Why the hostile response?
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yea ok Dr. Lawguy. This sounds like he has pneumonia which is a common manifestation of this outbreak.
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The viruses can make people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. Coronavirus symptoms include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache and maybe a fever, which can last for a couple of days.
For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness such as pneumonia or bronchitis.
There are a handful of human coronaviruses that are known to be deadly.
There is no specific treatment, but research is underway. Most of the time, symptoms will go away on their own and experts advise seeking care early. People with symptoms that feel worse than a standard cold should see their doctor.
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Why the hostile response?
i am sorry you took it as hostile. I thought your reply was flip. Sorry if I misinterpreted it. Colds and flus, while they have a consistent symptom pattern may express ancillary symptoms different in different people. But he sounds like he is struggling with classic pneumonia. That's all i can say. I don't know more. And with little news we can trust out of China it is worrisome. I hope our own authorities are transparent
I doubt it, China's pretty good at controlling the news.
Not when the news is also coming from Japan, S Korea, etc.
i have personally communicated with the person who received this message from a friend. He is second, I am third, I suppose.
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I doubt it, China's pretty good at controlling the news.
Not when the news is also coming from Japan, S Korea, etc.
true but in terms of getting first hand info on mortality, infection rates, deaths, herd immunity etc I'm not expecting to get much truth from China.
true but in terms of getting first hand info on mortality, infection rates, deaths, herd immunity etc I'm not expecting to get much truth from China.
No doubt.
i don't know. you are correct i should have labeled it POSSIBLE Corona Virus first hand account.
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HIV meds are effective because Covid19 is immunosuppressive. Attached is a very technical article about Coronaviruses in general, from the article:
“ The virus is capable of entering macrophages and dendritic cells but only leads to an abortive infection. Despite this, infection of these cell types may be important in inducing pro-inflammatory cytokines that may contribute to disease.”
This would explain the symptoms described in OP’s account.
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Yup.
I pray this is the rubbish it reads like it is.
Producer is either having some sort of breakdown, or is trolling — these posts are a continuation from yesterday’s hysteria. Oyy.
I pray this is the rubbish it reads like it is.
You mock OP for posting rubbish, then you pray it actually IS rubbish - a great illustration of the effect that the fog of incomplete and misleading info is having on the population.
China quarantined a city bigger that NYC, they’re not divulging all the relevant facts. Its no surprise that accounts like OP are popping up on message boards, Twitter, and other non-media sites.
I also pray OP’s story is false - but I won’t mock him because it’s very possible he’s telling the truth.
Love that book
"The walking Dude!
Lol, is this the simo dupe again?
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Lol, is this the simo dupe again?
It’s Denny in Denville et al
And I think that is really dramatic and reads like an outbreak sequel script. If that is accurate, I think he needs a therapist more than a doctor or may have a career as an Instagram influencer.
The vast, vast majority of people aren’t dying from this.
Docs wanted to test earlier for Corona, couldn't due to no local testing and CDC rules. Thanks CDC and Federal government.
I hope for this individual's recovery, but it is now clear this virus is here in the US and spreading locally. This is a pandemic, no one knows what will happen. So far the government response on the federal level will go down in history a scientific and bureaucratic failure of epic proportions. The time bought by the draconian methods of China has been squandered.
South Korea has tested 30 thousand plus, they have setup drive thru testing, UK preparing home resting, Ontario Canada has tested more then entire USA. What a fucking joke. Local labs at state level still held up by CDC.
Patient even was transferred to another hospital. So he was sick for a while, went to two hospitals and had the virus.
The US still cant test on a mass and effective level.
The virus is in control now, we should all hope it is not as bad once it is spreading wildly.
Docs wanted to test earlier for Corona, couldn't due to no local testing and CDC rules. Thanks CDC and Federal government.
I hope for this individual's recovery, but it is now clear this virus is here in the US and spreading locally. This is a pandemic, no one knows what will happen. So far the government response on the federal level will go down in history a scientific and bureaucratic failure of epic proportions. The time bought by the draconian methods of China has been squandered.
South Korea has tested 30 thousand plus, they have setup drive thru testing, UK preparing home resting, Ontario Canada has tested more then entire USA. What a fucking joke. Local labs at state level still held up by CDC.
Patient even was transferred to another hospital. So he was sick for a while, went to two hospitals and had the virus.
Right, the CDC is telling MDs not to test.
The virus has existed before. It is not new.
How the hell do you quarantine entire cities when there have been 15 cases in the entire country?
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No worries, the right person is in charge now.
It's basically a rehash of all the talking points this schmuck has been telling the board for the past two weeks and yet, it doesn't seem to sound like other actually documented cases or accounts.
The troll is strong with this fuckwit.
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Docs wanted to test earlier for Corona, couldn't due to no local testing and CDC rules. Thanks CDC and Federal government.
I hope for this individual's recovery, but it is now clear this virus is here in the US and spreading locally. This is a pandemic, no one knows what will happen. So far the government response on the federal level will go down in history a scientific and bureaucratic failure of epic proportions. The time bought by the draconian methods of China has been squandered.
South Korea has tested 30 thousand plus, they have setup drive thru testing, UK preparing home resting, Ontario Canada has tested more then entire USA. What a fucking joke. Local labs at state level still held up by CDC.
Patient even was transferred to another hospital. So he was sick for a while, went to two hospitals and had the virus.
Right, the CDC is telling MDs not to test.
The virus has existed before. It is not new.
How the hell do you quarantine entire cities when there have been 15 cases in the entire country?
Who said quarantine at this time? The US would not even know where to quarantine, the nation is flying blind. The CDC did reject the request to test based on the current criteria. I mean the ability to screen and test to accurately assess the situation while perhaps there is still time to mitigate or stop the spread. South Korea and Italy have growing spreads, they can at least mass test to get a clearer picture of what is going on. South Korea has tested tens of thousands, based on my understanding, as of right now in our beloved USA, tests still have to be sent to the cdc via fucking mail to be done. Now that it is confirmed there is community spread, are tens of thousands of tests going to be mailed to the CDC?
There was a letter given to UC Davis hospital staff, where the patient is, stating what I wrote above. They even mention the hospital does not control the testing process, implying they were denied permission to test.
How about all the health care workers at two hospitals working on this guy without even knowing he has it? They theh go home without knowing etc.? The virus is here, has been for weeks and the USA will be incapable of tracking and testing its spread.
This poor soul is the only community case walking around the US? Unlikey, this thing is everywhere and the US ability to test and track seems closer to Iran to me then South Kore, Italy, UK, and so on.
Why did none of these other countries have an issue creating a viable testing capability? The US was like a backwater nation with this.
It is out, if it is like what is happening in SK and Italy it will spread like wildfire and everyone is in uncharted waters now.
Today and the next fee days there will be people showing up sick with pneumonia all over the US, having been spreading it all over for st least a few weeks.
Again, SK has a punchers chance to slow or reduce spread due to being able to track and test. This process has already revealed over 1500 cases in less than one week.
By the time the US can even sniff what they have done tens of thousands will be infected.
This is serious stuff, there should be a wartime like response.
Let my Cameron go!!
tested negative for flu
Maybe I am a nut with this thing, but, Korea is over 1500, one case in Italy became hundreds.
Why wouldn't this person lead to more cases and the inevitable people who will be showing up this week in hospitals have infected many many more. This coming up positive today after being sick or at least a week, AND was in two hospitals and no one knew, proves to me this virus is out there, likely all over the US
In my opinion, there is no one on Earth who knows how this is going to play out. It would fill me with more confidence if the US could actually know what is going on and would have had the ability to be aggressive with that knowledge in the early stages. That ship has sailed, if this thing really makes ten percent or so of people need oxygen etc. it is going to be very bad.