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My name is Dr. Kalkidan, I was the first person to admit the first positive Covid-19 patient from Japan.
It was sudden. We weren’t really expecting patients. They told us to prepare the facilities. I didn’t bring a change of clothes. I came to do the routine exercises. I was terrified. I used to say that I was not afraid, but I thought about how I should love my life.
We had to take his blood ourselves, which meant we had to touch him. I felt uncomfortable leaving because the man kept coughing constantly and saying he was choking. I wanted to auscultate, but that was not an option. I was just scared.
I spoke with friends who had left with poor grades. I couldn’t talk to my mom. I only spoke to my sister. All the regrets and mistakes in life assail you at times like this. I have pre-existing problems with depression and anxiety and it took a lot for me to get back here. I was very angry.
I’m not saying we have to be reckless, but I think we should have some faith. I don’t think we should be so intimidated. I think we exaggerated too much at first. I mean, God works here too, right? I don’t think we should be that stressed out. I think we have committed a lot out of fear.
