Has anyone else actually had symptoms? I _think_ I've had the virus, but I can't be certain because testing is simply unavailable for most suspected cases in my area. Unless you have trouble breathing, are a health care worker, or have been travelling overseas, the health system is saying stay home in self-isolation for 14 days.
For me, the symptoms were fairly mild: went to bed on Mar 16th feeling fine, then woke up at 5am with a moderate fever, diarrhea (very unusual for me), a painfully sore throat, a headache, muscle aches in my arms, and strangest of all, a very strong bitter 'soapy' taste in my mouth. Most of the symptoms lasted about 3-4 days but the sore throat hung on for a week.
For the last week I've felt completely fine. As testing is just not available, I have no idea if this was COVID-19 or some other bug. Unless there is wide-spread antibody testing I'm not sure I'll ever know for certain.
I've been staying in my apartment and avoiding other folks. In theory I'm done with 14 days of self-isolation on Tuesday, but I'm planning to continue keeping to myself and working from home.
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Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
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