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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI know four very close people who have the "sniffles" today.
All are vaccinated.
To a person they just think theyre under the weather.
Lines for tests were blocks long yesterday but only one of them attempted to get tested.
Im staying in, staying away and staying safe as I can.
Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
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SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)This new variant is spreading like wildfire!
I'm home, too, with no intention to go out anytime soon.
former9thward
(32,738 posts)MarcA
(2,195 posts)Of course, I really don't want those either. Serious question:
Do masks help prevent the spread of "common colds" and the flu?
former9thward
(32,738 posts)Which is why I have seen many people in far eastern asian countries wearing masks in pre-Covid times. That is not part of American culture though and never will be.
Blues Heron
(6,019 posts)Im not giving up my mask unless you pry it off my cold dead face!
radius777
(3,759 posts)LisaL
(46,021 posts)Since home tests are sold out everywhere, how can one know?
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)jimfields33
(17,314 posts)Ten people all vaccinated. Should be safe.
ismnotwasm
(42,250 posts)Covid has plateaued in Seattle for the moment, but every hospital is very full. Lots of normal (not Covid) droplet isolation though. We didnt have that last year.
Right now it depends on where you live, and the vaccination status of your community. There are a number of breakthrough cases from what Im reading.
Stay safe, mask up, avoid inconsiderate assholes
beaglelover
(3,807 posts)Due to my allergies. Since Im vaxed and boosted if I get Omicron I probably wont even know it! Oh well.
ProfessorGAC
(66,955 posts)I have a cold. Peaking today (congestion) but was sneezing more yesterday.
I went to doctor, tested negative, and all of the problem is in the head; nothing in bronchial region.
Doctor said drainage was clear so it's not a sinus infection. No fever at all, either. (97.8° on our ear thermometer, which is normal for me.)
Just a cold.
Bad timing, as it ruined my cooking plans.
Feeling better than I did a few hours ago, but it's definitely not over.
bif
(23,209 posts)She's in town for Christmas and she and her fiancé are quarantined in one room in our house. One weird Christmas, that's for sure.
FakeNoose
(34,021 posts)We need to be sensible about this. At least take your own temperature. If it's normal - 98 degrees - there's little chance it's Covid. If you're already vaccinated, and have been using a mask and social distancing, and if you aren't experiencing a sore or scratchy throat, no cough or difficulty breathing - it's probably not the virus.
Why overload the Covid testing sites when you most likely don't have Covid?
If you are NOT vaccinated, not wearing a mask not social distancing, well ... Make sure you've written out your will and you've given your funeral and burial wishes to a family member or a close friend.
JCMach1
(27,698 posts)I also had almost no cough, but crashed with Covid pneumonia.
It's an extremely idiosyncratic illness.
FakeNoose
(34,021 posts)Always there are exceptions, and especially with Covid, we don't even know how far this can go.
I just learned that my nephew in Minneapolis has Covid. We had a family zoom-call yesterday and he didn't come in to the call. So we were all concerned and my sister spoke with him this morning. You just never know.
LisaL
(46,021 posts)Omicron causes cold like symptoms, such as scratchy throat, sneezing, headache, fatigue. Fever is not one of the most common symptoms.
BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)No breathing problems, but body pain like nothing Ive ever experienced.
LisaL
(46,021 posts)Covid doesn't always cause fever. In fact fever is not even one of the most common symptoms of Omicron.
FakeNoose
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MerryBlooms
(11,840 posts)The 3 folks I know that have it have tested negative for covid at the hospital. We've been masked while interacting, so far, 2 weeks since they've been symptom free, and I'm not sick. Whew.
Tree Lady
(11,791 posts)In your area. We were masks in public so should be ok.
tavernier
(12,665 posts)She is pregnant and has had only one vaccination. My grandson had it last week so no doubt got it from him. He was fully vaccinated but got pretty ill for 3 days. She said her symptoms have been mild. We are hoping for the best.
radius777
(3,759 posts)to avoiding infection. Too many people are still wearing inferior or dirty masks that don't fit their faces properly. Many people also remove their masks or pull them down while talking to people, while wearing them when nobody is around. Just observe people even in a blue area and you'll see why the virus spreads.