COVID and Me

Despite the seemingly unanimously agreed-upon idea that the coronavirus is done and over with, I can assure you–it’s not. 

Over the past few weeks, there has been more and more talk of the recent surge of different variants of COVID-19. And I was a part of the several hundred thousands that were lucky enough to get it after the pandemic was declared “over.”

I came down with the coronavirus in the beginning of September, and, despite now testing negative, still suffer residual symptoms to this day. Leading up to my diagnosis, I felt vaguely ill and overall worn out, but I brushed it off as seasonal allergies or early semester burnout.

When I was settling in for class and my dad texted me saying he’d tested positive, my most immediate reaction was a sharp gasp and a subsequent, “Oh no.” 

I tested positive soon after my dad had and continued to do so for the following week and a half.

The first few days, I felt symptoms that weren’t too worrisome that felt akin to a mild cough. As time went on, my symptoms worsened and at the climax of it all, I felt achy, miserable, and downright subhuman. I had persistent body aches, a productive cough, and I suffered the loss of my sense of smell and taste.

I never appreciated my taste buds as much as I did when they weren’t operating correctly. Cinnamon rolls are meant to be appreciated as thoroughly as possible.

All this to say, while the coronavirus may not be classified as a pandemic anymore, it is still a very tangible threat that Pitt-Greensburg students and faculty alike need to be wary of and take precautions against. 

You can find COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at your local Rite-Aid, Walgreens, CVS, and Giant Eagle. To find vaccines and boosters near you, go to: https://www.vaccines.gov/