Thread by @LeaningEmma

Just found out @leaningshane has #COVID19. Both packing while waiting for the CDC to arrive. He’ll go to hospital and I’ll be taken to quarantine. We’re OK, but not looking forward to the next three weeks. #Shanghai

Schnauzers are safe. Thankfully our community manager allowed Bodhi and Finn to leave the compound last night (after a spritz). They’re enjoying a staycation at a foster home in #Shanghai. 🐶 🐶

Keep reading #COVID updates and then remember I’m living with one. Had a Homeslice 🍕 and waiting for the CDC. #Shanghai is battling hard tonight, told there are a few in front of us.

Baymax chauffeur to quarantine. @leaningshane (#COVID positive) still waiting. Sleep tight #Shanghai

Not home but not bad. Let’s get this done. #Shanghai

So that’s that. A few of us thought deliveries would be allowed, but it’s a no-go. If you want it, pack it!

Today’s menu.

Less than 24-hours and I’ve turned into @BearGrylls. Reusing my tea bags.

Arrived at my door. Told it’s Chinese medicine to “increase immunity.” Haven’t had it. Any ideas?

After testing positive for #COVID19 @leaningshane is on his way to hospital in #Shanghai. Told to put on a Baymax and go to the ambulance. Tough to watch, harder to do. ♥️

Not good. @leaningshane is at hospital. Cold, no running water, a soiled toilet and no paper. A wire frame and thin sheet to sleep on and shut away with 3 strangers, unable to communicate. Hard to see my love like this. Expected tough, didn’t expect this. #Shanghai #COVID19

Doing what we can to help from a distance. Don’t want special treatment, just basic care. #Shanghai is fighting hard and our city’s medical resources are exhausted.

Keeping in touch and keeping OK.

As the only British citizen in #Shanghai to have #COVID19 @leaningshane just called The British Consulate to inform them of his situation and the state of supposed care. They couldn’t be less interested. @ukinchina

Today’s menu. 🎃 thingie pretty delish.

Will sleep well knowing @leaningshane is OK. But the fight to have made it so shouldn’t be anyone’s. Thoughts with all those in less fortunate situations. Here’s hoping #Shanghai gets what it needs to better care for those who need it. #CovidIsNotOver #COVID19

Morning #quarantine workout with @leaningshane and @POPSUGARFitness. Jiā yóu! 💪🙌

Situation in #Shanghai. Source said “We are asymptomatic and everyone around us is sick and coughing.” #COVID19

Just received the message I didn’t want to get. #COVID19 #COVID #Shanghai

Exhausted but keeping in good spirits as we wait for me to be transferred to hospital. Our thoughts are with you #Shanghai.

“Uncertainty” is the word I keep hearing across #Shanghai. Not knowing what’s next or how long this will last really takes its toll.

Just arrived at the #Shanghai World Expo Center. Doing OK but not sure what to expect once the masses hit.

No shower facilities so it’s a bucket and flannel job.

Portaloos, plastic cups and overcrowding. Like a really shit festival.

No hot water, no soap, no loo roll.

Me and 6,999 roomies.

Near 4:00am and not slept a wink.

Enjoying a foot soak with my neighbour 🥰.

Lovely to catch up with my @shanghaidaily colleague and friend @AndyBxxx. #Shanghai

Zǎo

🤦‍♀️ Apologies. Between everything else, I’ve gotten my lines crossed. Actually at Jiahe Xinyuan, Jiading - a temporarily converted residential facility.

1of4: Quick update on the last 48hrs: Shane has been at JiaheXinyuan, while I was at the Expo site. A difficult and isolating time for us both, especially not being around other English speakers at a time in need.

2of4: Added to this, I live with mental health illnesses (detailed in my work and disclosed during regisration at the site). Because of this, we asked about the possibility of a transfer, and on Monday I was taken by ambulance to Jiahe.

3of4: I arrived to find that our room mates at Jiahe, Hao Jiong and Xue Jiao, were also reunited. To stop confusion, I’ve deleted tweets where I used the wrong hospital name.

4of4: Now it’s time to rest and recover. After two negative test results we can go home. Thank you for all the support, it’s kept us going through a challenging experience. Our hearts and thoughts are with our Shanghai community at this time.

Tested this morning. After two negative tests, patients can go home. Fingers crossed for all🤞.

A couple of friends going into quarantine. Obvious aside, some things to pack👇

1. Cup
2. Coffee, tea etc.
3. Earplugs
4. Hand towel
5. Medication
6. Sleeping mask
7. Snacks
8. Toilet roll
9. Warm clothing
10. Wet wipes

Latest on #Shanghai lockdown from Alex and @AndyBxxx. Listen from 7:45 for a personal update and discussion on #mentalhealth.

#Mentalhealth services in #Shanghai, including one free online counseling session for people struggling during lockdown or quarantine ♥️. @shanghaidaily