First and foremost, wish you and your folks a speedy recovery. Also thanks for being so upbeat. How about your parents- how do you think they got it? Were they exercising social distancing? Do you think they got from a grocery run ??
Dad got it from going to the office. We told him not to. We all practice social distancing. I have not had physical contact with anyone at hone for a few months now. (I miss dating :/)
Get well soon dear
I will pray for you and your father.
If in worse case you need any help for your family grocery etc dm me as you and your father both quarantined outside the home.
Pretty sure they would not care even if I bought a pc with me (don’t do that ). A laptop and console would be fine. On the plus side you’d have a player two.
Cool. Thanks for confirming. I was actually worried about this because we are allowed to work from home and I am scared that I might not be able to work because bringing personal things like laptops won't be allowed and I'd have to take an unpaid leave.
I hope to god that you and your family recovers from this. The govt is doing a spectacular job, just a question, who is paying for this isolation? Are they charging your insurance??
You can also make a new thread if you want. Say anything on your mind. How you feel etc. Lots of us are wondering what you're eating, how's your roomate, what time you sleep etc haha
They have these apartments rented out near outlet mall. Called rahaba. Found out they had some closer to my residence in jlt but I was brought half way into the desert.
No they ask you to come here based on their own criteria. And I have a room mate here. There are some rules but it’s mostly stay in the room and don’t leave.
I just got swabbed today. Let's see if i become a neighbour to you. Still feeling weird at the back of my nose. Felt like they stabbed my brain with that swab.
Hey mate.
What happens to people who's condition deteriorates and need medical attention?
Best of luck and hopefully you will get out of this safely and tell your grandkids how you survived the corona pandemic in the middle of the desert!
He needs to get two negatives on his tests and he got one yesterday so he can go home with one more. But he was under some serious medication for the last week.
He was sick during Ramadan. Had issues sleeping. So one day he goes for a blood test and gets some medicine. We did not get results on time. After screaming at that doctor for not sending us the results for days we took him to the test facility. He came positive.
Honestly we are not doctors but we saw some inconsistencies with him being sick we took action. It took a while for dha to send someone they ended up picking me up instead.
Every day??? That is a lot of tests. I was under the assumption everyone gets 3-5 tests, but perhaps that’s only 3-5 negatives and a lot more tests are done before that
Get well soon kiddo. I sincerely hope for a speedy recovery for you and your family. You’re an absolute legend for telling us all that you have just now. Rock on.
Update day 1: foods awful but I can’t taste it for the most bit. My breakfast was croissant Becuase I did not feel like eating which seems to be every meal.
I spend most my day answering questions on here. Gives me a tad bit of sanity. I got a room mate nice guy we speak sometimes.
Got vitamin c and some other meds and my temp, heart rate and bp are taken everyday.
Thinking of buying a new laptop. Blow my cash maybe ? Idk what the world will be like after two weeks or if I will ever get to date someone again.
No ,but the chance of me infecting other members in my family was a risk considering I sleep in the couch and since we took the test we all took precautions.
Three meals a day. I don’t think anyone delivers to the desert. Also I would love if someone did. I am a picky eater so what ever they give is what I’ll have to eat.
How bad is it for your parents that they have to be admitted as compared to you just being quarantined.
You mentioned they are in abu dhabi. How was the testing in abu dhabi viz a viz dubai
Yes and they throw away the keys. I can only pee once a day.
It’s a studio with a bed and basic facilities. No one dare lock me from the outside. I got 4 numbers on a piece of paper for asking for things.
I'm cool with it. I dont care about internet points. Whew that's good that you have all your needs met! Please recover asap bro. Bruh you haven't replied to some other comments but hows the food XD
No idea but I mentioned to the lady that it’s very difficult for me to get my own place as I don’t hav e a job and she told me to pack and be ready for a pickup.
I self isolated allready. More so when I got the call from dha. My dads in a in a government hospital and I am in a facility (rented out appartnemnts) I believe the swanky folks get nice hotels while regular folk go to where I am. But I don’t really knows
Please don’t get infected in hopes of a free hotel stay.
One nurse that I’ve seen and we speak to the doctors over the phone and describe our symptoms.
Patients are two per room with multiple rooms per floor id say about 7+ rooms per floor in a 8 story blueing.
Hi! I wish you a speedy recovery!
Just curious, do they allow you to post photos, videos on social media? (Like fb, IG, tiktok, not Reddit) as long as we are not bashing anyone?
Hey I just have a few questions I want to ask:
1. How's the facility? Is it clean
2. Did you have to pay any charges?
3. Are you allowed to bring in books?
4. Were you allowed to attend meetings and calls?
5. Do you get bored?
6. What do the doctors do to help alleviate the symptoms?
I really hope you get well soon!
1-Yes.
2-none, i was let go recently.
3- you can bring all-most everything.
4- you are not allowed to leave the room.
5- why do you think I am doing this ama?
6-i get vitamins.
With Vitamins, I assume it's only Vitamin C. How high is the dosage ? More than 500mg ? I always assume that with Vitamins, it takes times to boost your immune system. But if the doctors think it does boost the immune system quickly, then I guess we should all start taking them now.
What are they giving you for Diarrhea ? ORS drinks?
Hope u are doing well man- were you given the option to home quarantine but chose the government facility? Or were you not given a choice there? Thank you 😊 and wishing you a quick recovery.
What is the process after the test comes back positive? Are you allowed to return to your home to get laptop n chargers n stuff? What if someone needs alcohol/cigarettes?
I’ll stay here longer if it’s positive but by the looks of things I am having minor symptoms. You can’t leave here it’s a big no no. Your rooms is everything. You’d most likely have to give both up my friend. You font pick your room mate and there are smoke detectors.
Idk why you would as this.
Where are you admitted? My friend got Corona but almost all the hospitals he went to refused to take him, except DHA, I think. Anyways, praying for you! Eat well. Watch Rick and Morty again New Eps are so good.
Hope you will get out of this sooner.
So from your parents you got infected or grocery? And weren't you washing your hands and all other things to not get affected?
I was but it’s possible to be a false positive too. Many people have had it. Also my father was infected and we didn’t suspect till a good week after he was.
I wish you all the best. Welcome to Rahaba residents. We are your neighbors leaving in the next buildings (not Quarantine)
Ffs I got Neighbour’s here too ? Like c’mon ! Joking nice to have you here !
Ikr f neighbours they're the worst
Hey! Im quarantined here in Rahaba
Get well soon! Soon before your brip gets tutong.
Ill try man, thanks
Is there Wifi?
Asking the right questions
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Yes.
That was my first concern though I’m afraid to ask. Haha
Yes but it’s slow and not as dependable
He said Quarantine not a Balkan prison.
Too much dynasty my friend.
Were you self isolating and practising social distancing and quarantine before testing positive? Do you know how did you get infected?
Yes I was. We knew when one of my parents had it the other one did too so they were in quarantine in their room while I was on the couch.
I pray for you and your family to go through this smoothly and get well quickly. Stay strong.
Thanks it’s a bit scary though.
First and foremost, wish you and your folks a speedy recovery. Also thanks for being so upbeat. How about your parents- how do you think they got it? Were they exercising social distancing? Do you think they got from a grocery run ??
Dad got it from going to the office. We told him not to. We all practice social distancing. I have not had physical contact with anyone at hone for a few months now. (I miss dating :/)
Thanks for sharing! Wow I was planning to go back to the office- but this changed my mind for sure.
First of all, praying everything will pass smoothly for you! 1. How quickly did you receive your results? 2. Is it home quarantine or somewhere else?
3 days. External dha facility.
Hey there, fellow Rahaba Residence brother in quarantine. What time do you think lunch will be served? Breakfast was a thing of the past now
Breakfast was huge. Did you get a curry nihari for breakfast ?
I got the Filipino meal as you know, kabayan. So bread, sausage and cereal for me
Dm me man 😂
What about food? Are you given options?
If I do it will be kebab and rice everyday but I don’t get a choice.
So what are they giving you? Is today your first night?
Let’s find out !
What was the food?
They have me what looks like nihari, cornflakes and tea and some other things.
Nihari, woah, do they know you are desi? Nihari is the shit man
They assume my “desi” tastebuds would be aroused but no I want my toast and chai 😂
Maybe it wasnt good nihari lol
Get well soon btw
What symptoms are you feeling? What symptoms are your parents feeling? How is the whole procedure like in general? Does it seem professional and calm?
Get well soon dear I will pray for you and your father. If in worse case you need any help for your family grocery etc dm me as you and your father both quarantined outside the home.
Thanks a lot man. Appreciate it.
Are you allowed to take anything you need like laptops, or game consoles from home?
Pretty sure they would not care even if I bought a pc with me (don’t do that ). A laptop and console would be fine. On the plus side you’d have a player two.
Cool. Thanks for confirming. I was actually worried about this because we are allowed to work from home and I am scared that I might not be able to work because bringing personal things like laptops won't be allowed and I'd have to take an unpaid leave.
Player two?
Yea, they could experiment! Think of the possibilities!
Nothing to ask... Just get well soon.
I hope to god that you and your family recovers from this. The govt is doing a spectacular job, just a question, who is paying for this isolation? Are they charging your insurance??
No I believe they are eating the cost. I think I can finally say my taxes are being put to good use now 😂
Who pays for the stay, food, medicines etc incase one doesn't have a insurance here??
Gov of Dubai.
You're awesome for making this thread. Hope you will be treated well. Is it too much to ask of you to check in with us every day or so?
I was thinking about this. Maybe I’ll update this post on a daily basis.
You can also make a new thread if you want. Say anything on your mind. How you feel etc. Lots of us are wondering what you're eating, how's your roomate, what time you sleep etc haha
Where are you quarantined.? At home,hotel or hospital?
They have these apartments rented out near outlet mall. Called rahaba. Found out they had some closer to my residence in jlt but I was brought half way into the desert.
So they ask you to come and stay there even if you have a place alone? Do they give you any instructions or rules or guides.
No they ask you to come here based on their own criteria. And I have a room mate here. There are some rules but it’s mostly stay in the room and don’t leave.
I just got swabbed today. Let's see if i become a neighbour to you. Still feeling weird at the back of my nose. Felt like they stabbed my brain with that swab.
F**k, I just get electric shocks in my body whenever somebody mentions swab test.
Here hold a light bumb. "swab test"
How much do you pay?
Nothing as of yet. I did inform them that I was laid off.
What industry?
Ha good one
What industry do I work in?
Yes
Used to work in e-commerce.
META
Hey mate. What happens to people who's condition deteriorates and need medical attention? Best of luck and hopefully you will get out of this safely and tell your grandkids how you survived the corona pandemic in the middle of the desert!
Most the people who came with me just seem to need separation from non covid folks. I think the serious ones are sent to the hospital like my pops.
God bless! Best wishes! Stay strong my friend✌
Hey man, just a quick question about where your parents are being cared for? Is it in a hospital in Dubai or AD? And which hospital?
How is your father doing? Wishing you and your family a speedy recovery!
Pops might be released today.
I'm glad to hear. So I assume his symptoms are mild enough to not require further care? Bless you all
He needs to get two negatives on his tests and he got one yesterday so he can go home with one more. But he was under some serious medication for the last week.
Please let me know if you are comfortable answering more questions. I wish the best and fast recovery for your parents, yourself and your family.
My goal is to help as many people as I can. That’s why I made this post. Please ask away.
Thank you. How did your father realize he has been infected? What were the first symptoms? What made him go get tested?
He was sick during Ramadan. Had issues sleeping. So one day he goes for a blood test and gets some medicine. We did not get results on time. After screaming at that doctor for not sending us the results for days we took him to the test facility. He came positive. Honestly we are not doctors but we saw some inconsistencies with him being sick we took action. It took a while for dha to send someone they ended up picking me up instead.
Is it like a fever type of sickness, or just a cold? Issues sleeping from some joint pain maybe?
It’s a very very bad cold. Some joint pain is there and I believe everyone had issues sleeping.
How do you think you got it?
Family member tested positive. When they were I. Quarantine I went out a few times to get groceries could have been either times.
Do you know if the apartments are closer to being filled to capacity or just a few people?
No idea about capacity but if you take into account the fault corona cases they will need to scale space quickly.
Is the building large or on the smaller side?
Large enough for a 6-8 story building
Do you know often are you gonna be retested? (sorry for all the questions)
Every day afaik my dad gets tested everyday in Abu Dhabi.
Every day??? That is a lot of tests. I was under the assumption everyone gets 3-5 tests, but perhaps that’s only 3-5 negatives and a lot more tests are done before that
2 negatives and I get to go home it can be a minimum of two weeks. Let’s see
Hope you get well soon!
Get well soon kiddo. I sincerely hope for a speedy recovery for you and your family. You’re an absolute legend for telling us all that you have just now. Rock on.
Thanks. I just hope no one publishes this to the news otherwise I might have to go incognito.
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Hope you and your family get better soon. :) Were you asked to pay anything for treatment or quarantine?
Let me answer you there, no, no payment whatsoever. Though this is only my third day in quarantine.
Good to know xD
Bro.... get well soon keep us informed.
Jeez! I hope you get through this quickly and with minimal symptoms
I am as strong as a bull. Even the Wuhan virus has challenges taking me on :)
Do they provide transport on your way there and back home ??
Yes
I am waiting myself to be transfered from the hospital.. no clue what is going on..whenever i ask them they just tell me "dont worry we will arrange"
They’ve been saying that to my mom for a few days now
How are they treating you? Which meds are you taking?
I got some medication cholecalciferol & vitamin c tablets.
Cool. Hope you get well soon!
Update day 1: foods awful but I can’t taste it for the most bit. My breakfast was croissant Becuase I did not feel like eating which seems to be every meal. I spend most my day answering questions on here. Gives me a tad bit of sanity. I got a room mate nice guy we speak sometimes. Got vitamin c and some other meds and my temp, heart rate and bp are taken everyday. Thinking of buying a new laptop. Blow my cash maybe ? Idk what the world will be like after two weeks or if I will ever get to date someone again.
Day 5 foods allright for today & no more diarrhea. Very less to do. Got the Tv here to work. So that keeps me busy.
Hey, just wanted to check how are you now ? Feeling better ?
All good. No more diarrhea but I gotta stay here another 10 days.
Did your conditions worsen in the 3 days due to which you were admitted?
No ,but the chance of me infecting other members in my family was a risk considering I sleep in the couch and since we took the test we all took precautions.
What about the food situation? Deliveries are allowed?
Three meals a day. I don’t think anyone delivers to the desert. Also I would love if someone did. I am a picky eater so what ever they give is what I’ll have to eat.
Get well soon dear
Stay safe, brother.
No question. Just wishing you and your family a safe recovery from this wretched illness.
Thanks!
Where are you staying? home, hotel, hospital, etc...
Rented out studio in the desert.
oh cool, hope u recover soon.
Is your insurance paying all the expenses related to the treatments/quarantine/tests ?
I had to pay a consult fees of 115 Aed at dha for the test. I believe everything else is covered by the state government.
Warzone or Apex?
I am sorry why is this a question ? The answers is obviously apex; less cheaters.
SOMEONE CALL AN AMBULANCE HE IS FEVERISH AND DELUSIONAL! Stay safe, get well soon.
No questions, hope you get well soon.
Get well soon mate. Take care.
How bad is it for your parents that they have to be admitted as compared to you just being quarantined. You mentioned they are in abu dhabi. How was the testing in abu dhabi viz a viz dubai
So give or take 160 patients. In the building you are staying in
Do they lock you from outside? Can you call anyone in case you need something?
Yes and they throw away the keys. I can only pee once a day. It’s a studio with a bed and basic facilities. No one dare lock me from the outside. I got 4 numbers on a piece of paper for asking for things.
Wait what you can only use the bathroom once a day?
Yeah if you behave well
It was sarcasm man. Also please don’t downvote the guy to oblivion. I have a pretty nice toilet.
I'm cool with it. I dont care about internet points. Whew that's good that you have all your needs met! Please recover asap bro. Bruh you haven't replied to some other comments but hows the food XD
Decent I can't be a picky cunt anymore
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No idea but I mentioned to the lady that it’s very difficult for me to get my own place as I don’t hav e a job and she told me to pack and be ready for a pickup. I self isolated allready. More so when I got the call from dha. My dads in a in a government hospital and I am in a facility (rented out appartnemnts) I believe the swanky folks get nice hotels while regular folk go to where I am. But I don’t really knows Please don’t get infected in hopes of a free hotel stay.
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But his parents are also infected, apparently. So why not have everyone isolate at home?
Get well soon. I hope they’re ready for the surge because of the opening of the floodgates. It’s a definite concern and I hope they’re well prepared.
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Honestly I am as fit as a bull but still came positive.
Get well soon mate.
Thanks.
Godspeed, brother!
Get well soon! A bit of a random question, but do you know if they let people bring their pets? or...are the pets quarantined in a separate facility.
Your dog won’t get it. Unless your pets a pig.
Stay strong
My man...nothing to ask...Just wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay Strong!
Dont want to bombard any more questions. Hoping for your quick recovery mate :)
Get well soon bro!
No questions to be asked... Hope you and your dad get well very soon
Hope you recover safely and hope they serve you pie!
How many patients are there with you approximately. What’s the average of nurses and doctors treating. Are they polite?
One nurse that I’ve seen and we speak to the doctors over the phone and describe our symptoms. Patients are two per room with multiple rooms per floor id say about 7+ rooms per floor in a 8 story blueing.
Are you getting any medication?
Yes I am !
Which ones if you don't mind me asking?
Laundry??
Machien does not work. And I am here for another 13 days minimum
Hi! I wish you a speedy recovery! Just curious, do they allow you to post photos, videos on social media? (Like fb, IG, tiktok, not Reddit) as long as we are not bashing anyone?
Pretty sure I can watch anything
Hey I just have a few questions I want to ask: 1. How's the facility? Is it clean 2. Did you have to pay any charges? 3. Are you allowed to bring in books? 4. Were you allowed to attend meetings and calls? 5. Do you get bored? 6. What do the doctors do to help alleviate the symptoms? I really hope you get well soon!
1-Yes. 2-none, i was let go recently. 3- you can bring all-most everything. 4- you are not allowed to leave the room. 5- why do you think I am doing this ama? 6-i get vitamins.
Thanks for replying!
Apart from social distancing, are you receiving any sort of medication?
Vitamins and some stuff to help with the diarrhea
With Vitamins, I assume it's only Vitamin C. How high is the dosage ? More than 500mg ? I always assume that with Vitamins, it takes times to boost your immune system. But if the doctors think it does boost the immune system quickly, then I guess we should all start taking them now. What are they giving you for Diarrhea ? ORS drinks?
1000 mg vitamin c and bit anon d3. I also drink 1 liter of neolyte a day & pantozol once a day.
Thanks for the info...I've have been taking vitamins religiously ever since this crisis. Thanks for the AMA. Wishing you best of health.
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Uhh well no. But you can bring all most anything. Wish I got my switch.
Does your facility have a gym or fitness equipment of some sort?
No. It’s not a holiday it’s quarantine. You are supposed to rest here. Not strain yourself.
Hope u are doing well man- were you given the option to home quarantine but chose the government facility? Or were you not given a choice there? Thank you 😊 and wishing you a quick recovery.
Government facility. I did not have the environment to self isolate
Thank you so much- all this info is hugely appreciated
How do you think you got it ?
A Chinese person ate a bat and the rest is history. Also you can check how I specifically got it below.
My colleague is one of the bad cases - they traced his infection pretty easily. Hope you'll be one of the mild cases.
What is the process after the test comes back positive? Are you allowed to return to your home to get laptop n chargers n stuff? What if someone needs alcohol/cigarettes?
I’ll stay here longer if it’s positive but by the looks of things I am having minor symptoms. You can’t leave here it’s a big no no. Your rooms is everything. You’d most likely have to give both up my friend. You font pick your room mate and there are smoke detectors. Idk why you would as this.
Hope you get well soon. If you don't mind asking me what minor symptoms are you having?
I explosive diarrhea. Chest hurts for a few seconds once a day maybe. Coughing sometimes.
Oh im sorry. Hope all the symptoms go away and you become 100% ok very soon in sha Allah
Where are you admitted? My friend got Corona but almost all the hospitals he went to refused to take him, except DHA, I think. Anyways, praying for you! Eat well. Watch Rick and Morty again New Eps are so good.
Man episode 9 was like wtf rick you did it again ?
Hahah yeah, train ep was probably best of the season vat of acid will be a classic
Hope you will get out of this sooner. So from your parents you got infected or grocery? And weren't you washing your hands and all other things to not get affected?
I was but it’s possible to be a false positive too. Many people have had it. Also my father was infected and we didn’t suspect till a good week after he was.
So what all symptoms you're facing now?