Positive

Today a close family member tested positive for COVID-19. They're probably the most socially distanced person I know right now. They have been out of their building twice in the last 2 months.

They had had a fever and chills for the past few days, and today checked their oxygen level, which was a little lower than normal, and heard what might be pneumonia in one of their lungs. (They recently retired from the medical field and had equipment on hand to do this.)

Because they are immunosuppressed, their doctor told them to go to the hospital for an x-ray and COVID-19 swab. Pneumonia was found in both of their lungs via a CAT scan (but wasn't visible in an x-ray) and their oxygen level was a little low. They are spending the night in the hospital with supplemental oxygen, and will meet with the infectious disease specialist tomorrow. They're considering treatment with an antiviral drug.

😡 Meanwhile, I have other family members who are mixing infants, senior citizens, people who have been in and out of medical facilities recently, and people who have had life-threatening health emergencies in the last few months. All hanging out indoors together. Wearing the same goggles on their faces. Sharing food. Totally disrespecting the sacrifices others are making right now. 😡