"The family is very happy to be together again. We went through hard times for the days my husband and my daughter were quarantined after they both tested Covid-19 positive," said the wife of a 40-year-old man who tested positive for Covid-19 early this month.
He was the 18th person to test positive for the coronavirus in the province.
After testing positive, the husband was quarantined at one of the health facilities in the province. He stayed quarantined for 21 days, including the days he had quarantined himself at home.
The man has since recovered and is back in Louis Trichardt with his family.
Talking to Limpopo Mirror, his wife said that her husband had had a trip overseas. "Three days after coming back, he started coughing and we visited a hospital in Louis Trichardt. He was tested for the coronavirus and, unfortunately, he tested positive and was quarantined."
Their nine-year-old daughter also tested positive but was quarantined at home.
"I had to be strong to keep the whole family in touch, giving messages of support. I felt if I did not do that, my husband would be stressed and would not heal quickly. Regarding my daughter, I had to explain the whole situation to her before we quarantined her at home," said the wife. She added that she was thankful for the health workers who had attended her daughter and called at times, enquiring how the child was recovering.
The 40-year-old man said his doctor was looking after him well. He used to talk with his family regularly and is happy to be with them again.
"Anyone who ever gets into this situation should be strong and be prepared to be quarantined, so that you do not infect others. Always give messages of support to the family member affected," said the wife in her advice to readers.