Today started out quietly enough and was shaping up to be an uneventful day. My sister was driving up from Montreal to hang with me for the day. We planned to chat, have lunch together, and play board games.
My sister arrived mid morning and the remainder of the morning unfolded as expected. As we were getting ready for lunch, we got word that there was a possible COVID outbreak on the unit and that testing would take place in the afternoon. Shortly thereafter, my nurse stepped into my room and announced that all visitors for the next few days would require full PPE.
OK, not too bad I thought. Full PPE, while uncomfortable, would not deter the people who were planning to visit me over the next few days. My sister and I finished our lunch and broke out a board game. Then, the other shoe dropped! The Unit Manager dropped by to inform me that the unit was going on full COVID lockdown.
For the next 7 days, I can have one named visitor who be screened before entering the unit. Further, I am restricted to my room … I can’t walk the halls of the unit for exercise.
I’ll admit I’m a little bummed as I had lined up daily visits by several good buddies who planned to bring whatever treat I might be craving that day. Oh well, all part of the journey, I guess.
Thanks for listening,
Mike
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