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I learned this morning that I had my closest known Covid exposure yet on Tuesday night. I'm testing negative and have no symptoms. What can I do now that might help my husband and me keep it that way? I'd love specifics on whether and how to do DIY saline gargles/rinses, a reliable source for Enovid if it's advisable, scientifically-sound supplements or vitamins that at least don't hurt, etc. [more inside]
posted by daisyace on May 16, 2024 - 21 answers

My work requires us to be in the office, but outside folks are required to test. I was going to be in charge of escorting a new person into the office, and he tested positive for Covid on the 15 minute rapid tests. He immediately left, but I'm now left feeling unsure of the proper steps to take here, and how to protect myself and my partner. [more inside]
posted by Carillon on Oct 7, 2022 - 11 answers

Housemate had covid last week. Is testing negative this week but still has symptoms. Risk for me? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jul 1, 2022 - 10 answers

For most of pandemic I've been working with the public, face-to-face, including a year at a COVID testing site, in and around Seattle. I wear proper masks and eye protection now, but there was a long spell where I was wearing just a cloth mask or a single surgical mask, and the people I encountered at various jobs often weren't in masks. Has my constant but low exposure to COVID helped me fight it off? Or did I just get lucky? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jun 10, 2022 - 36 answers

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]
posted by jenfullmoon on May 27, 2022 - 11 answers

My employer has decreed that now that Covid is over (oh, you sweet summer children), all employees are required to eat meals in "designated eating areas." I have been eating at my desk (off the clock) where I'm able to socially distance from my co workers, as opposed to a crowded communal lunch room. I'm looking for ideas of how to eat lunch and not risk exposure. Additional info below the jump. [more inside]
posted by Larry David Syndrome on Mar 19, 2022 - 25 answers

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]
posted by Alterscape on Mar 15, 2022 - 10 answers

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]
posted by jenfullmoon on Aug 27, 2021 - 15 answers