Ramadan Without Sua
I'm Positive!

A few days later, at the Emergency Hospital in Ranai, Natuna carried out a mass swab (swab) test. Not just for patients or quarantined TKI, but for medical personnel as well. Because the Corona virus is increasingly spreading and continues to create new clusters. Therefore, in Natuna conducted usab tests en masse ranging from Hospitals, schools, to government agencies.

And so is Ardhita. He became one of the many samples that will be wiped today. Actually, doing a usab test like this is also the first time for Ardhita. Still, he felt unsettled. All because the last two days, Ardhita felt his body feel cheerful and several times fever. However, he could not dodge, inevitably had to take a swipe test done on that very day. Especially for medical personnel is prioritized to do a usab test, all because they are always in contact with patients exposed to this virus.

There are other medics who have worn personal protective equipment up to the helmet, and are preparing to do a usab test. Ardhita and some of her colleagues also deg-degan. Although she is also a nurse, but different stories if they themselves will be exposed to this virus. Especially for Ardhita who feels worried too. He was just an ordinary man.

This swab test should not be done by just any health worker. Those who are entitled and authorized to perform this swab test are health analyzers who serve under the supervision of a Clinical Pathology Specialist. Why so? Because the sampling process requires anatomical knowledge to what extent the swab is inserted into the nose, the goal is to ensure the sample is correct. 

After that, one by one the nurses went forward to do a swab test. While health workers have prepared with a sealed swab. One person will be tested using one swipe test tool. The swab test should only be used once. The swab test tool should not be used several times or reuseable, once worn should be discarded.

Until finally, it was Ardhita's turn. He took off his mask for a moment because Ardhita was not on duty, so he did not wear hazmat clothes. His face began to look up, then the medics began to take samples from his nose and throat. The girl closed her eyes when the swab came into her nose, after the nose was followed by a sample in the throat. Honestly, Ardhita is afraid. This was his first experience doing a swab test, his hands feeling cold, his forehead sweating so much in fear. Terrifying first experience for Ardhita. In addition, the nose and throat also hurt.

In the early days of Corona, the results of a new swab test came out three days later. Practically from today until the next three days Ardhita felt anxious. Looking forward to the results of the swab test, it felt like Ardhita could not breathe freely. Fear of the results that will come out later. 

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Three days later ....

Today the results of a swab test conducted by Ranai Hospital, Natuna were given. While Ardhita felt his feelings were not good. The cannon has not disappeared, besides Ardhita has a dry cough. So, Ardhita felt more anxious.

"Why am I so stubborn. Moreover, I also coughed for a few days. My God, why am I so anxious" Ardhita murmured in her own heart.

Until finally, Ardhita was called by Doctor Handika to his room. He was called to see the doctor.

"Good day, Doctor Handika what's wrong?" ask Ardhita.

"What have you been sick about these past few days?" ask Doctor Handika.

Ardhita nodded her head. "A little less healthy, Doctor. I had a carefree and dry cough," he replied.

"What a shame, Ardhita. Based on the results of the test three times ago, you tested positive. Yes, positive Covid," explained Dr. Handika.

At once Ardhita felt afraid, sad, and also anxious. Given the danger of the Covid virus at that time, it must be now he is not safe. There is no cure. Doctors and medical teams have so far only given drugs based on symptoms that arise and are felt by patients.

"No fever?" ask Doctor Handika.

Ardhita nodded her head. "Yes, Doctor. It's just that the fever goes up and down, besides it's a dry cough" explained Ardhita.

"Well, after knowing you're positive. So, you must be isolated Ardhita. How, you want isolation at home or at this Hospital?" ask Doctor Handika.

Now, Ardhita is faced with her choice. Self-isolation at home with later medical personnel who come periodically, or in the hospital under supervision of care. Honestly speaking, Ardhita's world collapsed instantly. There was fear chained to him now.

"It must continue to look at your condition. Nurses from the Hospital can also visit every three days. So, the decision is in you," explained Doctor Handika again.

I'm positive! I really didn't think I was the one who was exposed to this virus. I who always told Father and Mother at home to maintain health, implement healthy living protocols, and take vitamins, now it is precisely me who was exposed to this virus. What should I do now, God? I was so afraid, why did you allow me to be afflicted with this pain, O Lord. Really, I was so scared ... Heal me, Lord. Heal me. Ardhita murmured in her heart with feelings that were hard to define.

At that time there was no Covid-19 vaccination, doctors and medical personnel only gave drugs to patients based on complaints obtained. Ardhita's fear is growing. Moreover, he sees for himself every patient he takes care of every day. Patients who cry, fear, and lose hope when sentenced to Covid. Now, Ardhita feels it herself.

"I ... isolated myself at home, Doctor," Ardhita replied in the end.

"Alright, Ardhita. You can continue to inform me of your condition. Later I will continue to monitor your condition" replied Doctor Handika.

Ardhita could only nod her head. Now, Ardhita says goodbye to going home, immediately returning home and doing self-isolation. The distance of the house occupied by Ardhita is also not far from the Hospital. Just walk for him.

Once home, Ardhita takes a shower and cleans everything. Then, he sat down slumping on the floor. Her heart was very agitated, and Ardhita decided to call her mother first. For him, it is better to tell his parents first after that Ardhita will contact Dhito, according to him parents and also Dhito are two people who he has the right to tell.

Moms

Rang

“Halo Mom, how is it in Malang?” ardhita asked as soon as her phone line rang.

"Well Nduk ... how?" sahut the mother in her mobile call. 

Ardhita immediately tried to string together the words to convey this bad news to her parents. 

"Euhm, look, ma'am .. three days ago in the hospital was a swab test. The results have come out today" said Ardhita, trying to calm down. 

"Yes ... How did it go?"

Ardhita's tongue seemed to be faint, even her tears began to glow. "Dhita is positive, ma'am .." he said sobbing. 

Hearing the sad news of Ardhita, the cellphone held by the mother fell to the floor. 

"Astaghfirullahalazim .. are you positive?" his mother said as soon as she picked up the phone and put the phone to her ear. 

Ardhita nodded her head, as if she was facing her mother right now. Her tears had broken, soaking both of her cheeks. "Ii .. yes Ma'am," said Dhita with a soft look. "Mother and Father at home do not forget to maintain health and hygiene, always wear a mask when out of the house. Do not be exposed to this virus like Dhita," he said sobbing.

After calling her mother, Ardhita sat on the floor. She cried by hiding her face with both hands. All she did was cry, and not know what else to do. His world seemed to be turned upside down instantly, anxious, afraid, and worried all into one. Nevertheless, Ardhita still hopes he can fight all this. There was a miracle, a miracle that God gave him.