Greta Thunberg says she may have had covid-19 and has self-isolated

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Source: New Scientist


HEALTH 24 March 2020
By Adam Vaughan

Greta Thunberg says she and her father, Swedish actor Svante Thunberg, appear to have been infected by the coronavirus.

In an interview with New Scientist, the climate change campaigner said they had both experienced some symptoms of covid-19 after a recent train tour of Europe together. The pair were travelling before restrictions were imposed in several countries.

However, she stresses that neither of them have been tested for the virus, as Sweden is only testing people with the most severe symptoms and those in at-risk groups.

“I came home from central Europe and then I isolated myself from the beginning, because I thought I might as well as I’ve been on trains and so I don’t want to put anyone else at risk. But I started feeling some symptoms after a few days. At the same time, my father was feeling much more intense symptoms.”

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2238364-greta-thunberg-says-she-may-have-had-covid-19-and-has-self-isolated/#ixzz6HcrzbLHv

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1. trump, of course, won't be able to keep his filthy mouth shut about this.

Might as well brace ourselves for some more of his sick gloating.....

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2. I'm gonna be MONUMENTALLY Pissed

if Donny survives this and she doesn't!

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3. I second that motion........................

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4. Update AP: Greta Thunberg said she's recovered on social media:

The Latest: Climate activist Thunberg says she’s recovered, By The Associated Press, March 24, 2020 GMT

STOCKHOLM — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg says on social media that she believes she has recovered from mild symptoms of COVID-19 experienced during a period of quarantine following a European trip.

The teenager called on young people to protect groups at greater risk from the disease. Thunberg says her mild symptoms are “what makes it so much more dangerous” due to the risk of on passing the virus without knowing it.

Sweden only tests patients for coronavirus if they require hospital care. Others are urged to isolate themselves and rest. She urged people to stay at home to slow the spread of the pandemic.
https://apnews.com/e8dacf3176e0bbf479dc05b267489f93

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5. I love this young woman!

So brave and so proud! Best wishes to her.