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Quick thread/update: It’s now day 8 of my #covid19purgatory saga and I still haven’t heard any results yet. I did, however, have a very constructive call with a representative from Howard County General’s patient relations team. 1/N
She was extremely apologetic about what I’d experienced, and we talked for a good 20 minutes going through the details of everthing that’s happened so far. 2/N #covid19purgatory
She didn’t have any information on my results, but she talked about the procedures that should be in place, and listened to my suggestions on how to avoid this happening to someone else. 2/N #covid19purgatory
I can’t get straight answers as to how my #covid19 sample got bungled in the first place. I can’t get straight answers as to which lab has my specimen, its current status, or when I should expect a diagnosis. 31/N #covid19purgatory
I can’t get a straight answer who will tell me my results - the state, the county (hah, which one?), the ER. Though at least *someone* in Howard County health dept is trying to figure it out for me. 32/N #covid19purgatory
I can’t get a straight answer about whether to send my kids back in to school, as technically I haven’t been diagnosed yet, and they remain healthy. But it’s not worth the risk. 33/N #covid19purgatory
I speak with my county health dept contact at lunchtime and the end of her shift. She tries to get the lab results, but there are none. She’s extremely sympathetic and frustrated for me. 25/N #covid19purgatory
So now it’s Wednesday night and my #covid19 test results still aren’t back, despite having taken the test LAST THURSDAY. Tomorrow is my #covid19purgatory weekaversary! 25/N
Now I know things could be worse. I still have a nagging cough but otherwise feel fine. My family is extremely board and cabin-feverish, but otherwise fine. We can get groceries delivered. We have good health insurance, so we count our blessings. 27/N #covid19purgatory
THREAD: Last Thursday I was admitted to the ER w/ #coronavirus symptoms, including chronic cough, shortness of breath & lung pain. I was given a #COVID19 test and told I’d have the results within 48 hrs. Nearly a week later, I still don’t have the results. 1/N #covid19purgatory
I’d been sick for the better part of 2 weeks and hadn’t gotten better. I went to a walk-in clinic, described symptoms and discussed my history. Someone from an affected country had recently visited my office. 2/N #covid19purgatory
The nurse looked at me and whipped out a #covid19 protocol sheet. After going through every detail, she called a local urgent care clinic to order a chest xray. They said I should go straight to the ER instead. 3/N #covid19purgatory
