First Covid-19 Test

After William’s first ride on the school bus, he went him coughing and then had a fever for 2 days, we decided to take him for Covid-19 test.

We made appointment on Walgreens.com, they asked a few health question and insurance (we don’t have to pay even if we don’t have insurance).  To my surprise, William did not refuse to go at all, I guess because I explained it to him that it’d not be blood test; and that they just collect sample from his nostrils.

The test was done thru the Pharmacy Drive Thru window, the window was not open, they communicated with us thru the telecom and they put the stuffs in the metal box below the window and open that box for us to pick it up.  They gave us 2 zip lock bags: 1 with information about the test which we keep, the other one has the small tube with some liquid on it and a cotton swab which we use to swirl around each nostril 5 times, then put the swab in the tube, break the stick to fit the tub, put in the zip lock bag, drop it back in the metal box.

That was it, painless and fast.  William sneezed right away when we put the swab into his nostrils.

The result came back negative on 7/7/2021 which is 2 days later.

Test type: Diagnostic Lab Test (PCR)

Location

16201 HARBOR BLVD
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Northwest corner OF HARBOR & EDINGER

Result:

Order Number 79012741
Results Summary
COVID-19: Negative
Your results do not detect SARS-CoV-2. A negative test means that the virus was not present in the sample you
provided.
Your results suggest you were negative at the time of testing.*
*Although the possibility is low, a false negative result should be considered if you have had recent exposure to
the virus along with symptoms consistent with COVID-19. COVID-19
This test checks for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (also called COVID-19), a respiratory
illness.
The Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit used to perform this test has been authorized by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization for use by authorized laboratories. The test has not been otherwise FDA cleared or approved. This test is authorized only for the detection
of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. This test is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of in vitro diagnostic tests for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked. NEXT STEPS
Although your test results did not detect the virus, you should continue to monitor for symptoms for up to
14 days after your last possible exposure. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe
symptoms, especially if you experience severe trouble breathing, continuous pain or pressure in your chest, feeling confused or having difficulty waking up, blue-colored lips or face, or any other emergency signs or
symptoms.
It’s important to follow isolation or quarantine precautions as recommended.
If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 or that you have been exposed to the virus, you should
consult your place of work for specific guidance about whether to stay home or continue working. You
should adhere to recommendations set forth by your employer or the department of health, as they may
differ from the CDC’s guidelines.
If you have questions about this test or your results, you can contact the PWNHealth Care Coordination
Team at 315-401-7865, Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, or email covid19@pwnhealth.com. You can also leave a message after hours and a PWNHealth team member will call you back as soon as
possible. For additional information on how you can prevent, treat, or help fight COVID-19, visit
https://combatcovid.hhs.gov.

 

My Brain Is Not Good!

When I got home from work, William ran out to greet me. Tim said he was sleepy because he did not take a nap. The whole ABA session, he kept saying “I’m tired” and refused to walk around the neighborhood like we do every sessions. Ms. Marylou did not give him any demands because he did look so tired.

After dinner, I asked him to go to bed early. While on the bed, on of sudden he said “My brain is not good!”, “My brain is out!”. I was so surprised so I asked, “Who told you that?”. “Ethan” – he replied.

Ethan again? yesterday we found a deep mark on his back and when asked, he said Ethan hit him. The other day Ethan bit his arm. This is not the first time that William said Ethan hit him. The thing is that William does not talk much like Ethan. He would not tell teachers or anyone when he gets hit, unless I ask. And I always ask him several times to see if his answer is consistent. And it is!

I wrote on the communication book about Ethan and requested that the teachers keep a closed eye when Ethan and William together. Looks like they don’t get along well.

About 1 inch long of scratch that William claimed Ethan did.

I felt sad that some one told him his brain is not good, and the worse part is that William believes that. I could tell he did not feel good about that. He kept saying “I’m sick!” since he got home. I pulled his head to rest on my arm while we were lying on the bed and touched his head and said “You’re smart, your brain is good, don’t listen to Ethan”. I hope William doesn’t take Ethan’s words too serious. He’s almost 6 years old now so he’s starting to understand things around him. Bad or negative words/talks like that will do too much damage to his naive mind, I’m afraid.