Recovered from Covid-19, Melaney Ricardo Can Resume Shooting with Some Requirements

Kapanlagi.com - Melaney Ricardo has finally recovered from covid-19 after being treated for more than half a month in the hospital. Now she can go out again to continue her activities as before.

Nevertheless, Melaney still communicates with her doctor regarding all her activities. Even though she has been declared cured, Melaney still has to maintain health protocols when she returns to activities in the outside world to avoid unwanted things.

"I'm healthy now, today is the first day finally back to work. I'm very excited from morning until last night I couldn't sleep because I was locked up, imprisoned at home for over a month. Earlier, I called the doctor if I wanted to shoot live, what if I use a face shield? He said it's okay but keep your distance so that droplets don't go everywhere. (The doctor said) Still maintain health protocols, but don't be paranoid because if you're paranoid, I won't give permission. So, consult with the doctor for everything. Because my Covid symptoms were medium, quite severe," said Melaney when met in the area of Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, Friday (6/11).

1. Message from Melaney Ricardo

Melaney Ricardo / Credit: KapanLagi - Akrom Sukarya

To the media, Melaney shared various experiences during her treatment. She also gave tips for those who are exposed to COVID-19 to prepare mentally and stay away from negative thoughts.

"Basically, when you have COVID, the first thing you need to take care of is your mental health. Because you hear about so many deaths, but there are also many recoveries. The point is, I always say to take care of your heart because the doctors said from the beginning, 'This is not a race, this is not a marathon.' It's been more than a month, and what we've been hit with is not just physical but also mental. Take care of your heart so it doesn't drop, because when you're stressed, your immune system weakens and COVID bites your body even more. That's the battle against our thoughts," said the 40-year-old woman.

2. Avoid All Negative News

Because she doesn't want her psychological condition to be disturbed, Melaney always closes her eyes and ears to various negative news about COVID-19. She firmly believes that she will recover because her family is waiting for her at home.

"If there are negative comments, it's normal for someone who is sick. But what I mean is that I close my ears and eyes to the news. When I watch TV at the hospital, the running text shows the number of COVID deaths, I immediately change the channel. Basically, I avoid everything that can make my heart fearful. I focus on believing that God will definitely give me healing because my children are waiting for me at home, my parents are praying for me, I cannot not recover. And I encourage myself because there are ups and downs," she concluded.

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