COVID Experience

Via Shannon

They both attend the SCV's Sam Davis Youth Camp each year as counselors/medics

"John,Sharon and I all have COVID.I wish to thank the SCDOC for waiting a year into the pandemic to ever test the officers.after all if they tested positive how could they ever staff,the COs have had mandatory OT to help cover other shifts for the past year.N95 masks,faceshields,gowns.temp checks did nothing to stop the spread.when it’s in the institution in theinmate population. 

 

COs are second tier to get a vaccine.so not yet,they have called john every two days to see when he will be able to return to work..DHEC never contacted us about contact tracing...so when you see them promoting it,it’s a lie but they talk a good game.if I sound angry,I am.yes I have gone out but I was constantly washing my hands..with soap,not just hand sanitizer.and all the other suggestions.John had been staying in the other bedroom for months because of him working with covid positive persons.we have sat down to dinner together maybe twice in the past six months.and none of them in the last two weeks.

 

Right now we just feel awful,no energy,nausea is bad but our pulse ox is staying normal.I have contacted a doctor about getting ivermectin rx. As many know Sharon and I are high risk,john does have high blood pressure ,we sure could use some prayers.that we turn the corner soon and start on the mend.we are taking extra vitamin D3,C,and zinc.but none of us have been able to eat much.I haven’t even cooked.canned chicken and rice soup,bone broth w turmeric and ginger,has been about it,john is drinking boost.and Powerade to help stay hydrated."