First Nelly announced on Saturday morning that she was a Covid positive
"close contact" which meant we all had to figure out how that effects us as a
family, with school and work. Suddenly I felt caught off guard not knowing who
to turn to, who to contact for advice. Luckily we were given a Health &
Safety guideline brochure from work at the beginning of the school year and I
turned to that, finding detailed procedures for any Covid scenario imaginable,
links to websites and a Covid Hot Line phone number. To begin with we decided to quarantine
ourselves until further notice from the authorities.
The Covid Hot Line declared that Nelly Bo was to self isolate for 10 days and
to do a Covid test 5 days from latest contact with the Covid positive person. A
lady called and confirmed Nelly Bo's status, interviewed her regarding the
transmitting situation and told us the federal council of Switzerland would
contact us with more information and send a "Covid situation certificate" to
show for school and work. They also told us that as long as no one in the
household are showing symptoms, the rest of the family can just continue their
life like normal. Hmmm... doesn't make sense to me but ok... I'll follow
the instructions given right?
We waited and waited and no one called. We called the Hotline again on Sunday
and then once more on Monday, receiving the same information as before
(at least they were consistent in their information) but still nothing
from the authorities. Nelly started to get nervous and stressed about missing
out on school, falling behind on the big test week before mid-term break,
teachers chasing her and wondering why she didn't come in to school, wanting her to
validate her absence... not being very understanding or patient. On Monday Jay
took Nelly Bo and Luca Bo to get tested and 24 hours later we got the result:
NEGATIVE. Phew!
Knowing that Nelly Bo hasn't caught Covid from her friend felt good. She
still has to fulfill the full 10 days of isolation, however in a household of
five where we dine and hang out all the time, share bathrooms, towels, open
doors and cupboards, grab jam jars and milk bottles... you get it. I'm not
surprised that this virus spreads so quickly as it is almost impossible to
avoid if someone in your family gets it. Even if she spends most of her time
in her room she will have to leave it to go to the toilet, get food, take a
shower... And then I'm continuing going to work and... I don't
know. I'm just confused. Luckily Nelly Bo is negative, but even before we knew
that, the authorities told us to go to work and school... Is it just me who
thinks that is weird? Shouldn't we all have isolated ourselves until we received the test result?
Anyway, after days of waiting we found out that the Covid department currently
is overwhelmed by new cases and can't keep up with all reports and that is why
it took four days for the authorities to finally confirm that Nelly Bo was put
in self isolation following the federal protocol and regulations. Finally she
now has a document validating her absence from school. What a roller coaster of emotions its been. Crying one day. Feeling ok another. Just to fall into tears again because of not knowing or getting any answers...
Yeah, what can I say. Covid is like that annoying mosquito in the room that
you can't see. It goes quiet and you think that now it is gone, things are
good, I won't get bitten. And then when you least expect it it comes back annoying the hell out of
you buzzing in your ear, putting everything to a stall, winding up that inner
fear and confusion once more.
This "new normal" is not an easy life. I escape
to my yarn basket and my Blanket Of Hope WiP (see previous posts on this project below)... It feels like the only thing I
can do. And I really want to finish this blanket before the end of the year.
Snuggle up under it. Feel the comfort of every stitch that has helped me to stay sane,
calm and to breathe through this messed up year. I couldn't have done this without my yarn and hook... So far we are lucky to not
have lost any loved ones, no one of us has yet gotten sick... I just wonder though if it
is just a question of time... My thought goes out to all of you who already
have been victims of this virus in some way. I can't even imagine the stress and pain you've been through... but keep on fighting, staying safe and look after each other. As they all say: This too will pass. I just wonder
when?
Previous posts and tutorials on The Blanket Of Hope:
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Dear Annette, confusion and incoherence seems to be the same in your country, and mine, and this one, and this one... As my best friend often says, there is one thing that we know well in these days, it's that we know nothing.
ReplyDeleteTonight, I learned that the little subburban music school where I teach piano will be closed for at least 4 weeks... No Covid case there, no sanitarian problem, but we have to follow the new restrictions. Sighs. And sadness.
When all this will come to an end ??? I'm tired of never being able to plan, to organize "ahead"... I'm missing my grown-up kids and grandchildren... Sighs and sighs.
Keep crocheting, working with your hands(gardening and sewing for me) will help your mind with some peace. Stay well !
It is all so confusing. I am glad to hear that Nelly Bo tested negative, and I hope these 10 days pass quickly. I live in the UK, and my son has just gone away to university. Covid is raging at UK universities, and half the flats in his dorm are under quarantine. He is not, but I am just waiting for him to catch it. Luckily, students don't seem to be getting particularly bad symptoms, but who knows? Some days, I can't see a future without this virus and I get upset and anxious; other days, I just forget about it the best I can and get on with life. It doesn't help that our governments don't know what they are doing and change the advice and rules every other day! Thanks goodness for yarn and crochet and families and sunsets.
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the test results. Thanks for letting us know. Sending virtual hugs to all over there. Beautiful blanket!
ReplyDeleteI love your Blanket of Hope idea. Wonderful therapy for sure. What is the yarn you are using...it looks so cuddly? Stay well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blanket Annette, I love how you've added that single round of white in every square, it has such a calming effect without dominating any of the other colours - genius!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your worry, it's not an easy time to navigate by any means. Just can take it one day at a time and focus on the present moment I think.
I've had my Little Lady (16ys) back to home schooling/self isolating the past fortnight because 3 girls from her year group tested positive. She had absolutely no contact with these girls at all, yet was told to self isolate and not go out at all....honestly, it's all a little cray-cray if you ask me.
I try and immerse myself in my own little creative bubble and keep my mind and soul happy and free of worry, I'm pretty good at doing that LOL! keep on creating, enjoying the simple things in life, and all shall be well xxxxxxxxxxxxx ps love love love having you back here, pleeeeease stick around?!
What a relief that Nelly Bo tested negative. What a worrying time it was for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHello, I've just popped over from the Attic24 blog and I'm loving what I see here! The photos and crochet are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are right about all the rules and guidelines we are supposed to follow now: very confusing, inconsistent, contradictory... Here in the UK even the Prime Minister has got got it wrong and he's in charge! A Scottish MP traveled to London after testing positive... How are we supposed to get it right when the people in charge get it so wrong! Oh, and it's almost impossible to get tested at your local center, with some people being told to travel hundreds of miles away!
My Father and I did a Doorstep Present drop at my sister's house the other day, it was nice to see her and her partner - we hadn't seen him since January! Mother couldn't come for health reasons and hasn't seen her daughter since August. We have no idea if we will be able to see them at Christmas. It is all very sad and crappy.
I am however looking forward to getting to know your blog, a new shaft of light in these dreary days:)
Hi Annette I too have come from the lovely Lucy's blog in Attic 24 to discover another beautiful blogger. It is indeed the roller coast of emotions that require much self care at the moment. So glad I clicked the link, you write so eloquently, until next time
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