A diabetic and hypertensive Rusape couple has fully
recovered from Covid-19 after extensively making use of home remedies and
spending a month in isolation.
During their month-long isolation, surfing the Internet,
watching television and working in the garden kept them going.
“We have fully recovered and have far surpassed the period
required for isolation. All of the symptoms are long gone and we will continue
to abide by the World Health Organisation (WHO) safety guidelines,” said the
man who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of stigmatisation on his
children’s part.
The couple managed their symptoms at home as they fought
Covid-19, with two of their children forbidden from coming into close contact
with them.
“We supported each other as we were isolating ourselves at
home. It was very difficult to tell how or where we contracted the coronavirus.
My wife started feeling unwell on July 19 when I was away on business.
“On July 23, my children contacted health officials. They
came and tested her for Covid-19 and other health conditions. Her sugar level
was high as she is a diabetic patient. They recommended that she goes for sugar
treatment. She was taken to Makuma Medical Centre where she was admitted and
put on drip.
“I joined the family and attended to her for about three
days before her Covid-19 results were out,” he said.
The woman was eventually discharged on July 29, with health
officials advising her to self-isolate at home.
When the whole family was tested for Covid-19, the couple’s
two children tested negative while their father tested positive.
The family turned to home remedies and prayers while
adhering to WHO guidelines.
“We made use of the home remedies. My wife and l would
steam ourselves for three to four times per day. We would also take some lemon
concoctions.
“While l don’t remember when exactly I started experiencing
Covid-19 symptoms, I remember experiencing a heavy body, nausea, a hard cough
and difficulties in breathing.
“The virus has symptoms that are associated with other
ailments but the cough is distinct, it is violent and uncontrollable,” he
said. “My wife and I are diabetic. I am
also hypertensive. However, we did not panic during the whole time. Encouragement
from pastors, friends and family members kept us strong. We advised friends and
relatives not to come into contact with us and even instructed our other
children who were not at home at that time to stay away until further notice,”
he said, adding that supplies were being dropped outside to avoid contact.
But the couple’s illness depressed their children.
“They were more affected than us. At some point they were
stressed about the prospect of death. As for us, we never entertained such
thoughts. We were looking forward to winning the battle, there was no other
option for us. No depression or fear crept in as we were sure that God would
protect us and see us through,” he said.
The Covid-19 survivor has crucial advice for the public.
“Covid-19 needs serious home management. When one is
infected, home management is the best option, unless if they are critically
ill. In addition, WHO’s guidelines must be adhered to, especially on the need
to wear face masks and observe physical distancing.
“Do this for personal safety, you are not doing it for the
police,” he said.
Makoni District Medical Officer, Dr Tendai Nyafesa,
confirmed the couple’s recovery in an interview on Wednesday.
“The couple has fully recovered. They were certified to
have fully recovered last week,” said Dr Nyafesa.
Zimbabwe’s number of confirmed Covid-19 cases stood at 6
251 as of Wednesday, including 5 001 recoveries and 179 deaths.
The country’s recovery rate stands at close to 80 percent.
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