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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 
I haven't caught covid ever, but every time I get the flu a part of me freaks the fuck out
Plus I wonder if there are new strains that just don't show up on the shitty little home tests.
Fuck, why can't the West at least do proper fuckng tracking?
I don't give a shit about my freedom to #pretendeverythingisnormal, I want the freedom to NOT GET FUCKING SICK AND DIE/BE PERMANENTLY DISFIGURED
I’d take China level lockdowns 3 months out of the year if it meant the other 9 it was actually safe. This is hell.
I had it for the first time about a month ago. Shit sucks. I would like to never have that happen again.
Stay home and dunk on the fresh supply of libs if you are able 
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.
I just ordered a thing of covixyl thank you for that
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.
The nasal sprays are a great idea, thanks for that! Out of curiosity, how often do you use them? Once daily?
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.
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!
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.
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. 
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.
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.
