Covid at the geripsych

toolbeltexpert

I was just getting ready to go visit and see the sw,when I got a call, they have positive cases at the unit and my wife is positive with no symptoms. I hung up before asking if they were going to treat her duh. Now I can't get thru. They shut the unit down for 5 to 7 days. They require visitors to be masked and I always sanitize my hands and avoid touching my face. I feel fine but if I get any symptoms I'll get tested. That means my dw isn't going anywhere now till next week. Maybe a door for another placement will open.

jmlarue

There are an awful lot of false positives occurring with this regular testing protocol. I wouldn't be concerned unless your wife or you experience symptoms. Take heart. Like you say, maybe another door will open while she's still safely in the unit. Personally, Covid doesn't scare me near as much as living with and trying to take care of a psychotic.

toolbeltexpert

Well I called to check on DW she has a 99.7 fever and they are using Tylenol  and hydration, I guess it was a little early to be hoping she wouldn't get sick. 2 years never got it. I am still good.