Also, a vast majority of the confirmed cases being reported involve minor symptoms, and I've heard that many of those who contract this had a compromised immune system beforehand (i.e. they may have been getting over a cold when they got this virus). I've even had my own experience that's lasted about two weeks so far, in which I came down with something I've never experienced before. My experience is similar to those who were confirmed to have contracted the virus. I suspect I may have come down with a mild strain of this thing. But I haven't been tested (nor feel any need to), so I don't know for sure.
I was diagnosed with a upper respiratory infection earlier this month, caused by some kind of virus. Although, I don't remember experiencing symptoms of any viruses, I only felt fatigued at times beforehand, mostly when I was outside going for a walk. Whatever I had seemed to go straight for my respiratory system. Ever since, I've felt fine overall, never really felt ill or anything - my energy level was normal, had no fever, and my appetite remained unchanged for the most part. I've mainly experienced breathing difficulty (feeling like my bronchial tubes were inflamed), minor chills and aches, fatigued off and on, frequent coughing and mild shaking fits. The symptoms would also hit in waves, usually when I would wake up; it's been more annoying and inconvenient than anything.
The only reason I share that is to offer encouragement and hopefully to put everyone at ease. I'm tired of hearing about this virus and seeing all the panic. Just do what you know you should do to be safe, and if you contract this thing, make sure to to drink a lot of fluids and get plenty of rest. Requesting prayer, eating some chicken soup and taking Vitamin C would also be wise.
We keep hearing about all the deaths being reported from the coronavirus, but there are countless more recoveries also taking place we don't often hear about. I even read a testimony of a sister in Christ who contracted a more serious strain of the virus in Washington, but made a full recovery through faith, prayer and overall being smart. She even had an autoimmune disease, yet still recovered without complications; even her children who lived with her only experienced minor symptoms and were fine the next day.
As Christians, I think this is a great opportunity to offer hope and encouragement through faith in Christ to those living in dread of this pandemic. God is allowing this for a reason - most likely to get everyone's attention and show them their need for repentance, not to wipe out mankind. He is in full control. As we enter spring and as the weather begins to warm up, this thing is going to die out anyway.
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