Margot's voice trembled as she replied, her smile fading, "Uh, y-yes, that's me." A flicker of concern crossed her face as she anxiously asked, "Is there something wrong with the report?"

The doctor shook his head, reassuring her, "We don't have all the results yet, but for now, please rest in the ward. We will need to test others who have been in contact with you, and they will be taken to the isolation ward as a precautionary measure."

Margot's eyes widened in surprise. ...