…because she was the closest relative that I was about to come in contact with.

August 08, 2023 | 18m 19s

This storyteller shares their experience taking precautions and eventually becoming ill when caring for someone with COVID-19

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:40 - 49

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):3xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Caregiver,Participant

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Immune System; Lungs and Breathing

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Infections, Injuries and Wounds

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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