As the spread of the coronavirus continues, the latest person to announce that they have tested positive is civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. However, he says that doctors revealed that he is expected to make a full recovery.
He took to Twitter to reveal the news and said, “I just tested positive for COVID-19. I lost my sense of taste about a week ago — a mild symptom, the doctor said. Quarantine has now turned into isolation. Luckily, the taste is beginning to come back. The doc expects me to recover fully, told me to call if I have any chest pains.”
He continued, “Black people are disproportionately victims of COVID-19. Racism pushes black people to the margins of society & there is less of every resource at the margins. This is by design. We did not do this to ourselves. But it can be undone in this lifetime. Healthcare is a right!”
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After revealing his diagnosis, he did ask his followers for recommendations on things he could do while in isolation, seeing as how he feels like he has done it all so far.
“Also, I don’t think I can take any more naps. I’m a little tired of watching TV. I’ve loved FT’ing with my niece & nephew, sister, & friends. I’m obsessed with the HouseParty app and overwhelmed by the IG Live craze. If you have any suggestions on how to remain sane, let me know,” said DeRay.
I just tested positive for COVID-19. I lost my sense of taste about a week ago — a mild symptom, the doctor said. Quarantine has now turned into isolation. Luckily, taste is beginning to come back. The doc expects me to recover fully, told me to call if I have any chest pains.
— deray (@deray) April 17, 2020
Also, I don’t think I can take anymore naps. I’m a little tired of watching TV. I’ve loved FT’ing with my niece & nephew, sister, & friends. I’m obsessed with the HouseParty app and overwhelmed by the IG Live craze. If you have any suggestions on how to remain sane, let me know.
— deray (@deray) April 17, 2020
We’re glad to hear that DeRay Mckesson is recovering, and we’re sending our prayers his way.
TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94
