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So many people are getting it, including a lot for the first time who are super careful and wear masks (that i know irl and online). I presumably have it, all the symptoms but haven't tested positive despite being on day 6

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

If you have symptoms and the covid test is negative, try swabbing your throat. .

If you do test positive, get paxlovid.

And it's probably a good idea to get anti virus nasal sprays, on top of masking. I'm alternating between covixyl and betadine.

It may not prevent infection entirely, but it will likely reduce viral load, and may help clear the virus faster. And if you have symptoms test before you use them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I just ordered a thing of covixyl thank you for that

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Yeah i swabbed my throat. Still negative. Doesnt really matter what it is cuz im not gonna go to work or whatever sick.

but it is weird. Would be nice to know for sure whats going on.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The nasal sprays are a great idea, thanks for that! Out of curiosity, how often do you use them? Once daily?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

They say every four to six hours. I use them before and after any potential exposure, or in the morning, at lunch and after work.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

And it's probably a good idea to get anti virus nasal sprays, on top of masking. I'm alternating between covixyl and betadine.

Gonna add them to my arsenal, thanks!