This is most likely happening across the country , due to still using CDC test criteria.
Melinda Lilly is with
Madi Ellis and
4 others.
22 hrs
I am posting this to bring awareness. You will see a story on KXII tonight at 6 and 10.
Madi became ill on Tuesday night. Bought her over the counter medicine. However, she got worse and was running fever. Mykel came home on Thursday to take her to Tmc Er in Sherman. They told him that she needed to go to TMC Denison.She was tested for flu and strep which were both negative. Then chest xrys. She was told by the er dr that he was pretty positive she had the Coronavirus 19 but they had no tests. The paperwork given said to call the CDC or health department.
No numbers given on release papers. So I called the Grayson County Health Department mutiple times. No one answered. So then called individual extensions that would pertain to this. Many had full mailboxes and I left messages on others. No call back.
So then I called the CDC number I found on their website. I spoke with Nicole. Told her of the situation. She gave me the number to the Texas State Health Department, 512 776 7111.
I called that number told lady of situation and she transferred me to 211. That gentleman got all the information and told me unfortunately he couldnt help but gave me another number for a line directed for this virus.
That lady told me that Since the er didnt give a script. Just release papers and quarantine note , she would definitely need to be checked out again. That would be better to go toward Dallas since more tests available. She also said to visit
cdc.gov (which I did to make the first calls)
Also Google 211 Texas and do clinc searches. Put zip code in and see if could find clinic
That is how Madi ended up at Parkland. They were very kind to her. The dr told her he is postive that she had the virus but would only test if she was admitted. She was not. Also advised If she got worse to return. The RN spoke to Madi's mom, Kari and told her all of this infomation.
Now I am not trying to cause mass hysteria or placing blame on hosptial that I trust and use frequently. I have personal relationships with some of the great employees there at TMC.
However, that is 2 hospitals that she has seen. In both places they said they are postive she has but wont test.
This morning I called Red River Er to confirm that they have test. They do. Christy talked to ER dr there and explained the situation. He said that she has it and to take it serious. That if she started having problems breathing when walking across the room then to bring immediately.
The concern is that how are accurate numbers being reported for Grayson County when this is happening and no test being done.
I have seen mutiple people that have had this happen to not just locally but nationally. I cant account on them being 100% true but I can for Madi.
Here is another reason it's very concerning. Madi is a hostess at a local restaurant, Logan's in Sherman. She has been in contact with many of people this week. She has greeted and given guest the menus, silverware etc.
Anyone that has come into contact with Madi since Sunday or Monday needs to self quarantine immediately. This is very serious.
We do not know who or where she was exposed. No one we know has been sick or said anything.
Mykel can not return to work until she test negative or being on quarantine for 14 days.
I am working. I have an amazing job that I am able to work at home from. I am not sick but am prone to catch everything. However, if I start feeling bad Dr Cooper said to call and they will get me a script.
My house is on quarantine. We have enough food for about a week. We may need someone to help us out until we can find out for sure what she has.
Please do not leave any nasty comments or joke. They will not be tolerated.
This is a very serious matter. I have seen all the stuff posted. It's fun and games until it is someone you love and you are at risk as well.