Health and Well-Being
Covid Virus Finally Infected Me Despite Intense Caution.
Even after receiving a complete vaccination, I suffered agonizing side effects, but I was grateful for not needing hospitalization.
Purpose of the Story
I briefly share my feelings and progress on a recent infection with the covid virus. It was a new experience making me more compassionate toward others.
Unexpected Infection
Since the earlier days of the pandemic, I have read a lot about the consequences of the virus and heard horror stories in the news, and read many articles about it.
Therefore, I have been highly cautious in following stringent procedures created in my country. For example, I wore masks and followed distance and isolation rules.
After two years, the virus finally found me out of nowhere. I got confused.
Recently, I only worked in my home office and met only a few friends, keeping my distance. However, none of those friends got it as they tested it the same day I got it.
The only suspect is a recent shopping experience at a grocery store. I am sure there were a few meters of…