I fortunately was stocked up on supplies for the first 10 days of symptoms (after which I thought I had recovered but still was quite careful). However I don't have the luxury to stay inside for 6 straight weeks at a time, nor would it be prudent for recovery and good health to be deprived of fresh air for so long, in my opinion. Of course I am still quite self isolated even when I do venture out, use a disinfectant wipe to touch doors, wear a makeshift mask, hold my breath and cross the street before passing other pedestrians when I walk, and manage to not come in close contact with anyone.

And I am far more careful than most, including the person I believe I contracted it from, and I have still possibly exposed some people incidentally. This is why I believe that any idea of containment and contact tracing is absurd in any semblance of a free country, and the only way the pandemic ends is if everyone gets it or an effective vaccine is developed. However, almost everyone will probably get it before the vaccine is developed.