Award-winning Health Journalist Purity Museo shared her experience of battling Covid-19, highlighting the stigma that is associated with the deadly virus after spending one month in self-isolation.
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Friends disappeared - KBC’s Purity Museo talks Covid-19 stigma after a month in isolation
When you test positive, people think you are careless & didn't take caution- Purity
KBC's Purity Museo
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In a series of tweets, the KBC channel 1 news anchor narrated that a good number of her friends disappeared after she went public that she had tested positive for Covid-19.
“When I was confirmed positive for COVID-19, I struggled with severe headache, fever, body pains, loss of smell. Two days after the results, I began to diarrhea, experience back pains and witnessed a serious rash on my face. The problem was the stigma. I was called and asked ‘ I hope you did not infect me with the virus!’ I at some point had to switch off my phone. When you test positive, people think you are careless and did not take caution. My job put me a risk of getting the virus. Even experts are getting the virus. Let’s not be insensitive with COVID-19 patients. Anecdotal evidence has shown that stigma could make people hide their status or delay seeking treatment. Friends disappeared” Friends disappeared” wrote Purity Museo.
KBC's Purity Museo
KBC's Purity Museo
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Ms Museo pointed out that while in Isolation, she decided to embark on a journey of writing a book called #YouWillOvercome, with the aim of encouraging those battling the novel Coronavirus.
“COVID-19 Pushed me into NEW WIN! I am an author. What did the pandemic push you to? The book is by the way available. DM to order or go to Instagram page. you_will-overcome. Or simply call, text or WhatsApp 0726311050.
This book is dedicated to all COVID-19 Patients around the world trying to figure out how, when they will overcome the deadly disease. I was positive, I OVERCAME. To all survivors and victims of any forms of injustices. #YouWillOvercome
As COVID-19 patient, the stigma, fear of death has taken toll of me. I decided to use the isolation period to write about my journey. Not only as COVID-19 patient but personal life/career journey as well. I hope it will inspire you and for sure #YouWillOvercome” added Ms Museo.
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KBC's Purity Museo
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She went on to say that she is happy to have recovered from the virus, as the past one month was not easy for her.
“When I tested positive for COVID-19 in October, I could not sleep for two days. I was scared. Now I have tested negative and I have lacked sleep for two days just because am so happy and grateful to God. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night to confirm with my results whether am truly negative. Feels like a dream after a month of isolation” added Ms Museo.
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