Alexandra Maldonado Lopez

PhD candidate, Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn

Passionate about science diplomacy and communication

I am ill and away from home, but not without a new family

I started having fevers, fatigue, and shortness of breath. I called a doctor and they informed me that I may or may not have COVID-19, but since my symptoms would be categorized as “mild” and I’m in my 20s, I was not given any test referrals. Days of waiting in my room made me realize that I have another support system and that’s here in Philly – and this support system includes my lab mates, PI, and housemates.