The bus arrived at the hotel, a 4-star hotel in a rather touristic area. In a very slow rhythm each of us – less than 20 people – got a temperature check and was attributed its room before filling an additional health declaration form. The rooms must have been attributed randomly according to the number of people traveling together only.
There was only 1 clear rule: we needed to stay in the room for 14 days without any contact. Body temperature must be recorded twice a day in an online form to inform the Hotel and the Ministry of Health about it. Short and clear documents were distributed online by QR codes, easily accessible by phone, and describing what to expect, who to ask and call in case of emergency, sickness, or practicalities. They also offered a little bag with reusable cutlery, and a thermometer in case we do not have one.
Once we enter the room, that’s it, quarantine begins!!
The first time I heard the bell ringing I was at my computer. “Yes, I am coming!’ was my answer, and because I was searching my mask it took me a little while to open the door. What I saw was a plastic bag on a table placed just in front of my door. Breakfast was served!
I spent my first day fighting against tiredness of my jetlag, and thinking about the best daily schedule I could possibly make to pass an “enjoyable” quarantine : I am planning to be as efficient as possible, and the days should not be boring and desperate. I am fortunate to have got so far, and even without a balcony, my view was not too bad….
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