Slayer Guitarist Quarantined Himself After Showing Symptoms Of COVID-19

Gary Holt (Instagram @garyholt_official)

JAKARTA - Guitarist Slayer and Exodus, Gary Holt, believes he has contracted COVID-19 or the corona virus. He is currently quarantining himself at home with his wife, Lisa, because he is suffering from all the symptoms of a virus that has stopped the activities of much of the world.

In a post on Instagram, Holt uploaded a photo of his grandchildren, which he will not be able to see for a while as he is struggling to recover.

"So I was locked up with @ lisaholt777, suffering from all the symptoms of the coronavirus," he wrote, before adding the quirk of a 'metal kid', "no beer!"

Describing the symptoms he is currently experiencing, this thrash shredder explained, "It hurts a little, today is better after repeatedly waking up in a night's sweat. Monitor yourself better, and sadly, won't be able to visit my grandchildren until "I was symptom free for seven days. Ugh. Time to watch movies, watch TV shows, and wait for this to end!"

Holt has not said whether he will receive official tests to confirm that he has the coronavirus or whether he has consulted a doctor and mapped out a suitable plan of action.

Regardless, health and White House officials recommend that anyone showing symptoms of the coronavirus first consult a doctor by telephone appointment. This is important to do before venturing into public health service buildings such as walk-in clinics, general practitioners' offices or emergency rooms, which can put other people at risk.

Most people who develop symptoms are advised to self-quarantine until the symptoms go away. While others, require hospitalization and care.

The World Health Organization (WHO) website states, "Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, infection can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. "

We hope that everyone - not just Gary Holt and Lisa - will recover from all the symptoms of the coronavirus soon. And the world continues to unite to fight this pandemic.