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Saturday, June 15

 I tested positive for Covid June 5th. Today is the 15th, 10 days after I tested positive. The period of seclusion (confinement to my room) ends 10 days after testing positive, so I’m free to leave my room. I can, for example, go down the hall to a shower room to get a delicious shower, or go outside to spend time with a visitor. Yay!

Feeling liberated!

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Lainey Cameron said…
So glad they freed you from your room - and fingers crossed for getting home soon now! 🤞🏻
June 15, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Arpita said…
So happy that you are once again free to access the whole facility, and especially spend time outdoors with your friends and beloveds.
June 16, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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