Sick for 50+ days: Houston man tests positive for COVID-19 3 times over 2 months
HOUSTON Since March 19, Christian Bermea has been battling coronavirus COVID-19 from his Houston-area apartment. The 26-year-old said he tested positive for COVID-19 again on April 13 and May 1.
While he doesnt feel as sick as he originally did more than 50 days ago, Bermea said Monday, May 4 he does still have some symptoms.
Im ready for it to be done, said Bermea. I definitely feel a lot better than I did at the beginning, but Im still not at 100%. My smell isnt as good as it used to be, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
Despite not having a fever in several days, Bermea has continued self-isolation.
Fifty-two days and counting, said Bermea. This virus isnt just a physical process, its a mental one, too. Youre almost stuck with your thoughts. Im scared because theres still a virus inside me.
KRIV brought Bermeas questions to Dr. Eric Sandberg from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic asking Dr. Sandberg, if he thinks Bermea is still contagious without a fever, and 52 days after his initial positive COVID-19 test.
A patient like this raises many questions, said Dr. Sandberg. A positive test does not mean youre able to infect other people. It means you have part of the genetic code in your body.
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