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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

Please do everything you can to protect yourself and others meow-hug

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[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

I had it for the first time about a month ago. Shit sucks. I would like to never have that happen again.

[-] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Stay home and dunk on the fresh supply of libs if you are able rat-salute

[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

I just ordered a thing of covixyl thank you for that

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 years 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 2 years ago

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 2 years 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 2 years 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!

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

I think my mom might have it. She somehow dodged it when everyone else at home had it. She got tested and it came back negative, but she seems to be going through a lot of what I went through. No severe symptoms, but also not doing great.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'm running out tomorrow to stock up on tests, I might have it as I've been feeling a bit off, but not like when I tested positive last September so hopefully not. covid-cool

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

yup i got it for the first time recently, sucked ass. fwiw i used an instant test as soon as i had symptoms and it came back positive.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I was going to go to a really cool event tomorrow but after what happened to my BF and several of my friends staying home after being exposed- I'm going to pass.

It stinks, but I am grateful that I have the privilege to stay home.

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