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Still Covid-positive on home antigen tests on Day 20
I’ve heard people can test positive for weeks or months, but that seems to be on PCR tests, and/or people with underlying health issues or who had severe symptoms. It seems unusual for someone like me. Is it? What might it mean? Data and anecdata both welcome. [more inside]
Covid-19 and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
I have hEDS. For me, it's not too bad. I'm reading an article that (if I understand it) says the spike protein in covid (and the vaccines) damages collagen in a way that isn't an issue for most people but is for people with EDS. I have been getting all my shots. (I am also still masking fastidiously.) [more inside]
Pandemic books, not "pandemic books"
I have recently read numerous "pandemic books" that are so designated because they were written in lockdown. I would like to read some fiction that is set during the COVID-19 pandemic. [more inside]
Zinc supplements for covid-19 recovery?
A friend’s doctor recommends zinc supplements (50mg, 1x per day, along with 2000mg vitamin C) to people who are recovering from covid. This strikes me as borderline quackery even if it is probably harmless, but I am not an expert on such things. What’s the deal? [more inside]
Do I need a PCR test?
I have had a sore throat since yesterday. This morning I have a mild runny nose and a very mild sinus headache. My5 year old son has had a quite runny nose and some phlegmy cough since TUesday or Wednesday. I have negative covid tests. I'm going on a trip on Monday and today is the last day to cancel/change without losing a lot of money. Should I pay for a PCR test or can I assume it's not covid? Also, visit immunocompromised mom sunday? [more inside]
NYCfilter: Recs for Indoor spaced/ventilated/high-ceilinged restaurants?
Looking for Reccs for New York City, Indoor, Covid Safe-er restaurants now cold is upon us? Including but not limited to large spacing between tables/High-ceilings/exceptional ventilation + not crowded?. [more inside]
Covid & Self & Society
If you are answering this question, you have been able to keep your covid caution level (or at the very least, until the past week or so) approximately similar to or more cautious than my own.** [more inside]
Check for recent asymptomatic Covid before getting new booster?
As far as I know, I haven’t had Covid yet. No positive tests and no symptoms. This seems really unlikely, though, since at minimum 70% of the US population has been infected, according to CDC data from July. So if I’ve actually had a recent asymptomatic case, how should that inform my timing for getting the updated booster — wouldn’t it be best to wait 2-3 months as is recommended for anyone who’s had a symptomatic case? Should asymptomatic people try to determine whether they have, in fact, had a recent infection before getting a booster? [more inside]
If you have a sore throat can you rely on a throat swab?
My son and I woke up sick. Me with a very sore throat, him with a runny nose (started yesterday morning) and vomiting. The obvious concern is covid and we cancelled our visit to Grandma for today. But I just did a home test, including a very thorough throat swab (and brain swab). It seems like whatever virus I have is very obviously in my throat, right? If that is negative am I fairly certain it's not covid? Also, are we still going camping on thursday? Yay or Nay? [more inside]
I have first vaccine boost. When will new OMICRON be easily available?
I got first two vaccines (Moderna.) I got one booster. Really need to update next booster but if possible would prefer latest/greatest booster which also addresses OMICRON. Any idea when it will be easily available? (Austin Texas if that matters.)
Still positive after 21 days, wtf?
I had COVID, June 30th was day 0, and I would describe my symptoms as mild-medium miserable. I was prescribed and took the Paxlovid treatment. I have only a lingering light dry cough, and have been fever-free for 9 days. I'm still testing positive on the home rapid antigen tests (I've tried 3 different manufacturers product) and I'm still mostly isolating because there's no guidance that I can find online about what happens after day 10. Am I still spewing plague or what? [more inside]
Household COVID safety
Partner and I (triple vaxxed) share a home with my in-laws (just had 4th booster this week). My partner and I tested positive (first time ever for both of us) for COVID last week. Partner and I then started wearing masks inside and isolated ourselves. It's been over a week and now my father-in-law appears to be symptomatic (dry cough, sore/scratchy throat), but so far testing negative. Need to determine next steps to prevent further spread in our home, as well as re-infection given BA.5's documented propensity for re-infections. Details under the fold. [more inside]
Viral load decline
If you have used rapid tests to guage your infectiousness at the end of a bout of covid, did you get fainter positives before testing negative? [more inside]
Infection risk being around people who are still + after 10 days are up
We're doing our show tomorrow night after it became a super spreader event 2 weeks ago. Supposedly after 10 days you are not supposed to be infectious. One person told me that on day 10 they are still testing positive. How worried should I be? [more inside]
Any experience entering Philippines under current COVID restrictions?
I'll be entering the Philippines from Europe, on a US passport, and the posted entry requirements are confusing. Has anyone made a similar trip recently? [more inside]
Did you take Paxlovid when you had Covid?
Curious about how people responded to Paxlovid, and if it helped relieve their symptoms. [more inside]
Help me evaluate the COVID risk of returning to the office
Yet another COVID risk assessment question. tl;dr: Given that my toddler is in daycare, is my risk profile already so high that I shouldn't worry about the additional COVID risk from me returning to the office? [more inside]
COVID exposure risk timeline
I have a low tolerance for COVID risk and I'm trying to figure out how long to remain cautious about close contact with someone who had a risky encounter. [more inside]
Best writing on the COVID-19 pandemic?
I'm looking for non-fiction articles or books about the COVID-19 pandemic that people have found particularly insightful. Ideally, this should be as big-picture as possible: What does the pandemic mean for society, history, science, and the world? [more inside]
PCR test after a positive infection - what to expect?
This is a question about getting a PCR test for possible Covid re-infection after a recent (November) positive test. Are false positives something to worry about? [more inside]
CDC say wha?
Should I wait until I have a negative result on a rapid antigen test before leaving COVID isolation--even if it's been 10+ days? Everything I am reading says to go by a symptom/time-based strategy for ending isolation. However, it's my understanding that a rapid test is supposed to measure infectiousness and if I'm still testing positive then I must still be contagious... right? Are there any legitimate sources discussing this? [more inside]
Grandparents & great aunt exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID. Next steps?
So I’m freaking out. I just found out my grandparents and great aunt (all around 85) have been exposed by a visiting relative. Is there any intervention besides monoclonal antibodies available? We’re in the US. [more inside]
UK: Walk-in first Covid jab if not with a GP?
Is it possible to go to a walk-in centre in the UK, queue and get your first Covid vaccine shot that day if you haven't been registered with a GP for decades but are provably legally resident in the country? What requirements might there be and what should be expected? Context is someone who is generally avoidant and legitimately anxious of medical settings as well as "having to justify [them]self" but equally has continually masked and Hands Face Spaced since the pandemic started. Someone who genuinely wants to get their jab and would be over the moon if e.g. Nurse Christmas knocked on their door to deliver it today, but might be discouraged if they felt "turned away"
What are COVID safety considerations for taking delivery of a car?
A car will be delivered to me tomorrow. The person doing the delivery will be driving in the car for about 4 hours. What should I do before I drive the car to protect from COVID exposure? [more inside]
ELI5: what happens if you're identified as a contact of a COVID+ person?
Asking for a friend - my friend (Person A) recently discovered that their friend (Person B) received a positive COVID-19 test and identified Person A as a recent close contact to the state's contact tracing program. (This is in Rhode Island.) How long does Person A have to get a COVID-19 test? Will the state contact Person A? (They haven't yet.) Person A and I are both fortunate that this hasn't happened to them yet since the pandemic began, so we have no personal experience. Thank you!
How can someone get both negative and positive PCR result 3 hours apart?
My friend, UK-based, took a COVID-19 PCR test yesterday. At 6:30 this morning she got an email to say the test came back negative. At 9:30 she got another email to say the test came back positive. What might be going on? [more inside]
Excess covid vaxx for booster seeking folk near nyc?
Where are excess or almost-expired COVID vaxx shots in/near NYC? [more inside]
What's the latest on what to do if you have covid?
If you test positive for covid, what's the latest on what might help to prevent a severe case/complications. I remember sleep on your stomach (and don't lie down except to sleep if you can avoid it). I remember breathing exercises. Are those still a thing? Is there any vitamin it's worth taking at that point or did that ship sail once you have the positive test? Medications to get from family doctor to prevent serious disease? [more inside]
Whither Moderna?
Where did the Moderna vaccine go? [more inside]
How long do I keep testing after exposure?
On Sunday, I was next to a person for hours who got diagnosed with Covid the next day. How long do I keep testing to see if I got it? [more inside]
Suffering with nasal congestion in August for the first time ever...
Does anyone know if this a possible side effect of either covid19 OR the moderna vaccine? I have awful hay fever much earlier, late spring early Summer, but I've never suffered with nasal congestion (that's the only symptom) like I am this year.
Third Shot? How dumb am I?
It's estimated that 10% of the population are getting a third shot. Should I go and get it now (regardless if it's a higher dose than the booster might be?)
I'm a 54M and a parent of three younger kids. I've shed 80lbs in the last 3 years (currently 185) - BP is normal, resting HR is 50. I'm in good health, but not an athlete. [more inside]
COVID safety: unmasked office edition
I have to go into my office one day next week. This is non-negotiable. How do I keep myself as safe as possible for the day, beyond wearing my KN-95 mask? Snowflake details inside. [more inside]
How can I get a color copy of my vaccine card printed on a wallet card
I'd like to get a color copy of my vaccine card printed on a hard plastic wallet card like a school ID. Bars, restaurants and theaters are starting to require them, and I'd like to not have to hand people my actual card or my phone. [more inside]
Another COVID risk question: unvaccinated babysitter?
How comfortable would you be with an unvaccinated teenager babysitting in your house? Her family is anti-vax, but some of them already had COVID last year, although it is unknown if she had it because she never had symptoms and was not tested. [more inside]
On returning to the gym
UK Mefites - are any of you going to the gym? What have your experiences of using the gym been at this point during the pandemic? [more inside]
Parents are leery of the C19 vaccine. Help.
My parents are wary of getting vaccinated for various reasons. I'm looking for how to present it as a reasonable decision. [more inside]
How to avoid "wasting" the COVID-19 crisis?
SARS, MERS, COVID-19... The next viral outbreak is inevitable. What should nations be doing to prepare? What should individuals be doing to encourage these preparations? [more inside]
Risk Analysis: Hotel Sharing with Unvaccinated Person
I am attending an out-of-town family event at the end of May. My parents and siblings will be there, and my siblings and I were planning on sharing one hotel room. Now I find out one sibling may not get vaccinated. I (fully vaccinated person) am not comfortable sharing a room with an unvaccinated person. Does this boundary make sense? [more inside]
Fighting Misinformation One Meme At a Time
Some members of my extended family keep posting anti-COVID vaccination shit on their Facebook pages. What are some good pro-COVID vaccination memes, articles, arguments etc., that I could post on my own page that might help them reconsider, or at least make me feel like I tried to help them see the light? The material I am looking for needs to be accessible for people with a high school education or (functionally speaking) less, so technical articles from medical journals won't work for my purposes.
Vaccines and communicability.
I wish to know if one can be fully vaccinated and past all the vaccine milestones and still spread a disease. Obviously if I touch a puddle of Covid or breathe in a breath full of Covid I can spread Covid that way, but can my body (in general) still spread it through snot and whatever?
What's going on with the second COVID shot?
I'm due to get the 2nd Covid shot soon (TEAM PHIZER) and have been warned that I should count on feeling sick for a day or two afterwards. Why is that? I've read various explanations, but it's not making logical sense to me, can you break it down for me, real simple like? [more inside]
Recreational Travel Against California Travel Restrictions
I'm in the Bay Area, and I know lots of people in my work and social circles who are traveling for recreation - the classic case is traveling up to Tahoe to ski or play in the snow or just hang out in a cabin & enjoy being someplace else. Californians are under a travel restriction to not travel more than 120 miles from your home. I think traveling given the public health restriction is a wrong and selfish thing to do, but maybe I'm being too harsh? [more inside]
Tokens of appreciation for vaccine administrators
Should I bring a token of appreciation, like a thank you card, to my vaccination this week? [more inside]
How to Reality Check Covid Concerns?
I think I need some perspective about Covid and what a reasonable level of precaution is these days. The world is opening up again but I feel unsure about how safe I should feel - can you talk some sense into me or give me some resources about this? Details of my situation inside. [more inside]
Surplus Vaccine Signup - is this legit?
Can anyone vouch for this surplus vaccination waitlist: https://hidrb.com? I've done some very basic checking by searching for some of the principals and haven't found any problems. The site is mentioned in the Times and some other legitimate press. I ask because they require one's birth date and some general health and employment information.
Is the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine safe for those at risk of HIV?
Is the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine safe for those at risk of HIV exposure? Back in October 2020 there was an article published in The Lancet highlighting a possible risk of increased susceptibility to HIV from adenovirus-5 vaccines like the Chinese and Russian Covid vaccines. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is derived from adenovirus-26. Is there a reason to be concerned? [more inside]
Covid-friendly first date ideas
What have folks been doing for COVID-safe initial in-person dates? [more inside]
Should I get the vaccine right now?
My BMI technically allows me to get the vaccine now, but should I? [more inside]
How worried should I be about secondhand smoke and Covid-19?
My neighbors keep smoking and I can smell it. Is it unsafe for me to be outside while they do that? [more inside]
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