CLEAN : Surviving COVID-19: US nurse recalls 'the apprehension, the fearfulness'

The transcript details a personal account of a healthcare worker's experience during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins with the worker's exposure to suspected COVID-19 patients in the ER, followed by a shopping trip where initial symptoms like a dry cough appear. As symptoms worsen, the worker is taken to the hospital, leading to an emotional breakdown due to fear and uncertainty about the illness. Over the following weeks, the worker experiences a slow recovery, marked by persistent symptoms and isolation from family to prevent further exposure.

What prompted the narrator and their husband to go out for provisions?

• They needed to go to work.

• They wanted to visit friends.

• They saw images of panic buying on TV.

• They ran out of food.

What symptoms did the narrator experience that led to hospitalization?

• Mild headache and fatigue

• Severe cough and shortness of breath

• Loss of taste and smell

• Nausea and vomiting

How did the narrator feel emotionally upon arriving at the hospital?

• Defeated and emotional

• Relieved and calm

• Excited and hopeful

• Indifferent and detached

During the recovery period, what was a persistent issue for the narrator?

• Loss of appetite

• Difficulty sleeping due to coughing

• Constant headaches

• Nausea

What precaution did the narrator take to protect their family during recovery?

• Wore a mask at all times

• Cooked separate meals

• Moved to a different house

• Stayed in their room to minimize contact