Greta Thunberg wrote a disturbing message to her Instagram followers on Tuesday evening: The 17-year-old Swede is certain that she has contracted the corona virus. In her post, she appealed primarily to young people to take the virus seriously.
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and UK: Greta Thunberg spent a lot of time touring Europe in February and March. In the individual countries, she spoke to politicians and accompanied Friday for future demonstrations. There was always a BBC film team working on a television series about Greta’s life.
During her travels, she was probably infected with the corona virus, Greta wrote on Instagram. About ten days ago, she noticed the first symptoms: “I felt tired, had chills, sore throat and cough. My father had the same symptoms, but more severe and with a fever. ”
Greta Thunberg is feeling better again
In Sweden, you can only be tested for Covid-19 if the symptoms are so severe that medical treatment is necessary. This was not the case with Greta – so she has no confirmation that she was actually infected. “But it’s very likely considering the combined symptoms and circumstances.”
(Photo: © Utopia / Vipasana Roy)
The 17-year-old has spent the last two weeks in quarantine in a rented apartment. She’s fine now, she wrote on Instagram. At the same time, she warned against underestimating the virus. It is particularly dangerous that the symptoms are easily overlooked.
“We have an enormous responsibility”
“My last cold was much worse than that. If it wasn’t for someone else who had the virus at the same time, I probably wouldn’t have guessed anything.” Young people in particular could only have very unobtrusive symptoms and carry the virus unnoticed – and spread it. “We, who do not belong to a risk group, have an enormous responsibility. Our actions can make the difference between life and death for many others. ”
The most important measure to interrupt chains of infection is to stay at home. If you have to leave the apartment, keep a good distance from your fellow human beings and wash your hands regularly.
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