Covid-19: Mom Shares Experience Battling Virus while Nursing 9-Month-Old Baby

• In March 2021, Lucy Karinga discovered that she and her husband had contracted Covid-19
• Shortly after, everyone else in the family tested positive for the virus
• Karinga said this had been the most traumatising experience in her life.

A mom, Lucy Karinga, was only taking her husband for the Covid-19 test when she discovered that she too had contracted the virus.

Before this, the mother of one was concerned that her husband was displaying all Covid-19 symptoms.

"My husband presented all the known Covid-19 symptoms and had gotten very ill. He would sweat profusely, lost sense of taste and smell. He also had a bad flu. This is why we opted to go for the check up," she said in an interview.

Karinga said by that time, she was also having mild headaches and throat irritations.

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"But not as bad as my husband. So we went to the hospital and tested for Covid. The following day we went to pick the results and the medical team confirmed to us that we had both tested positive," she recalled.

Karinga was then asked to bring her entire family for testing.

"This included my nine month old daughter. I was also living with a house manager and my younger sister," she said.

Entire family tests positive for Covid-19

Karinga, the founder and CEO of Ginnah's Closet and a mom of one, said her fears were confirmed when the entire family tested positive for the virus.

"This was one of the most traumatizing moments in my life. We were given medication, bought Zinc and vitamin C supplements as advised by the medical practitioners. We also bought enough food supplies to last us throughout the 14 days we would isolate as a family in our home," she said.

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During the isolation, Karinga's baby had breathing difficulties. Her husband was also very ill and she had to take care of them all.

"When my daughter and husband had difficulties in breathing, I got so scared and did not know what to do. We would, however, steam their faces to unblock," she explained.

Karinga urged people who might find themselves in a similar predicament to have hope.

"Eat lots of fruits, maintain hygiene and isolate to avoid spreading the virus further," she said.

Cleaning after recovery from Covid-19

Karinga said she has since become more cautious and strictly follows all the guidelines during interactions with people.

"I have also significantly reduced home visits to reduce chances of contracting it again."

Karinga and her family all recovered after about a month.

"After recovery of everyone in the house, we did a general cleaning of the house and thoroughly disinfected all common surfaces, toys, beddings, and utensils among others," she said.

Source: Briefly News