Classic Blue lagoon movie and Dallas tv series star Christopher Atkins says that Covid changed his life the same or similar way as it changed life of millions of  other people. He is very energetic man, with many interests, always doing something, traveling a lot and living no doubt full life. Actor, director and in fact so called multi talent man is always busy and doesn’t know the meaning of boredom. Now Covid partly changed his life too. But Atkins didn’t want to let it changes his life completely.
Still charming and handsome star was lucky. He didn’t get virus, but he faced it closely. He was in quarantine not just once, but twice and despite of that he is healthy. How it was, what were his feelings, fears, experience etc he spoke about in interview for Estrada.si

How exactly happened that you came into danger because of Covid?
The virus is everywhere here. Seems everyone I’m close with has had it. Nothing terrible has happened to any of them thank goodness. Just flu like symptoms and loos of taste and smell. I don’t know why I haven’t gotten it yet. Maybe it’s the CoQ10 I take (lol). I had to quarantine for 14 days at my son’s place after their babysitter came down with it two days after she was at the house and I was exposed to her. I got back to Connecticut and saw a buddy at the coffee shop and we talked a bit then I left. Two days later he texts me he has the virus. So I’ve been quarantined again. I’m fine. Didn’t get it.

Were you and family on tests?
We take a test after about 10 days of quarantine. All negative. I also test before I see my mother who is in her 80’s. She is now lined up for the vaccination.

You say you and family are in quarantine. Did you decide to go yourself or it was official decision from doctors?
The quarantine is what is recommended by the government. Unless there are serious complications the doctor will only tell you to stay at home and quarantine.

What happened with the nanny? If I understand correctly, virus came through her?
The sitter is in her 20’s. She lost her taste and smell, was run down lethargic, had no fever. Bounced back quick. No problems.

How long you’ll be in quarantine?
I’m out now. They say 5 days after exposure is when you would get symptoms but could go to 14. I’ve done both now.

How are you feeling? What are you doing? What is your day like? Do you have contacts with outside world?
I’m feeling fine! I get out and hike. I can’t handle being inside. I just stay away from people. Now that I’m not sick I’m headed back to the gym and can be around people.

What is your opinion about Covid in America? Is this big problem? What is people behavior generally?
There is tremendous fear that has been instilled in America. The statistics don’t warrant the fear. All the people I know who have had it have had no problems. There is a virus and there are issues for the elderly and people with underlying conditions. People here have been devastated by the lockdowns and panic. It’s very, very sad to see.

Will you get or have already got anti Covid vaccine?
No. There is too much weirdness about this that doesn’t quite add up to me and seeing my friends get it and get over it I’m going to wait.

Do you wear mask, clean and wash hands etc with disinfectant?
Yes. I follow all the protocols. There is that old saying, safe than sorry.

What this experience generally means to you? Did you get any new knowledge, views…? What is your biggest fear in connection to Covid?
The experience is like living in a sci fi movie. My biggest fears are there are more questions than answers. It’s a very strange time we are living right now.

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