The Covid-19 Thread: News, Preparation Tips, Etc

[Kanky]

I’m getting sick and tired of some relatives and friends taunting me about being cautious. In their minds, I should be carefree and hanging out because I was sick already. One cousin even told me that I was sick enough that my immunity should last longer, so what am I afraid of. But who knows how long that will last. And even though I am fully recovered, I never want to experience pain like that ever again, so I’m still being extremely cautious.

People have been reinfected with second cases more serious than the first.

 

[Black Ambrosia]

I don't know if anyone saw 60 Minutes on Sunday but they did an interesting segment on Covid-19 long haulers.

I saw it. It was eye opening. What surprised me is that most of these people weren't even hospitalized when they got covid. They thought they dodged a bullet but months later they still haven't recovered.

 

[shahala]

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People have been reinfected with second cases more serious than the first.

That’s what I have been hearing! And that’s why I’m being careful! My doctor said it’s very rare for a reinfection to occur especially for someone who was really sick the first time, but I’m conducting myself like it can happen again.

 

[Transformer]

This just hit my household. DD, healthcare worker, tested positive on yesterday. Notified tonight. Which means she had it on Tuesday morning, she had 12 patients today. She is tested every Tuesday.

 

[Black Ambrosia]

This just hit my household. DD, healthcare worker, tested positive on yesterday. Notified tonight. Which means she had it on Tuesday morning, she had 12 patients today. She is tested every Tuesday.

Have you and the rest of the family been tested? I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

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[ThursdayGirl]

A coworker of mine got it and spent about a week in the hospital. Positive force in our community, but admits he didn’t tKe it seriously enough.

 

[dancinstallion]

That’s what I have been hearing! And that’s why I’m being careful! My doctor said it’s very rare for a reinfection to occur especially for someone who was really sick the first time, but I’m conducting myself like it can happen again.

People are being reinfected with different strains. Yes it is very rare to be reinfected with the same strain but there are about 3-4 strains that I know of.

 

[Maracujá]

For the History buffs among us:

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/f...h6tTV7tyuwIz5lBKXAp_f48qLCM9TcbRl9yMWnhytIeNY

 

[Evolving78]

I say this all the time. It was all about liability.

 

[TrulyBlessed]

This man said do as I say, not as I do lol

 

[Transformer]

Have you and the rest of the family been tested? I'll keep you in my prayers.

Son has appointment today. DD will be retested tomorrow. Hubby and me have an appointment at 9am tomorrow.

 

[yamilee21]

The five radical right-wing members of the the Supreme Court decided that the United States needs more stories like Hina Patel’s. The “freedom” to practice religion is not more important than the society’s general public health and safety. These justices are neither “Christian” nor “pro-life,” not that their hypocrisy has ever fooled anyone.

 

[Black Ambrosia]

Son has appointment today. DD will be retested tomorrow. Hubby and me have an appointment at 9am tomorrow.

What's the turnaround time for the results?

 

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[Transformer]

What's the turnaround time for the results?

At Righttime Medical - 2 - 5 Days
We used a State of Maryland Site and they list 48 hrs.

 

[vevster]

Force of Nature users I love using it to dry mop areas I feel need sanitizing. It works well!

 

[Everything Zen]

This man said do as I say, not as I do lol

I’m glad Cuomo got called out on it too. I get it bc he’s been so cautious this entire time while everyone else has been traipsing around and not being cautious but you just can’t do it. Like I said my father got really angry with me for staying away for five months, bc I explained to him that my SO was being reckless. Fortunately we have been spared. I have caved a few times but I did visit a few times this year bc he needed emergency glaucoma surgery so I ended up staying with them to help my mom care for him. Other than that I basically stay isolated.

 

[vevster]

‎The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.: What Does Food Have To Do With COVID-19? on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D., Ep What Does Food Have To Do With COVID-19? - Nov 27, 2020

podcasts.apple.com

 

[Everything Zen]

I’ve heard about COVID being a vascular disorder and the formation of micro blood clots before and now the 60 minutes interview re-confirmed everything with the long-haulers. So I’m thinking what about treatment with a baby aspirin?

Aspirin use reduces risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease had a significantly lower risk of complications and death compared to those who were not taking aspirin, according to a new study.

www.sciencedaily.com

"We believe that the blood thinning effects of aspirin provides benefits for COVID-19 patients by preventing microclot formation," said study co-author Michael A. Mazzeffi, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at UMSOM. "Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 may want to consider taking a daily aspirin as long as they check with their doctor first." Those at increased bleeding risk due to chronic kidney disease, for example, or because they regularly use certain medications, like steroids or blood thinners, may not be able to safely take aspirin, he added.

 

[Everything Zen]

Normally I stay away from touting natural remedies as the end all be all, but I found this one to be interesting especially since she was using aspirin. I agree with diet as the start of a healthy foundation:

I Am Recovering From Long-Haul Covid-19 without Medical Help. Here's How.

Two months ago, I wrote a post chronicling my first 80 days - yep, 80 days - with Covid-19. You can read that post here, if you like. After that, I continued to be very sick for another month, and finally began to turn a corner at the start of July. Today, with five days completely symptom-free...

www.alisa-valdes-rodriguez.com

 

[fula97]

If you are looking for paper towels, bleach or toilet paper Staples.com has it with free shipping

 

[Evolving78]

The hospitals and EMT services literally are tapped out of resources. I was in an accident yesterday, and I’m telling you supplies, equipment, and Human Resources (staff) are low.. please do what you can to stay healthy. I know we have clinical and healthcare professionals right in this thread, I just want to say thank you and you are in my prayers. My experience yesterday was mind blowing. You hear medical professionals begging and pleading on tv and SM for people to follow the guidelines and stay home, and not many people are taking it serious.

 

[vevster]

If you have Hulu the documentary on how the Trump adminstration is handling this Pandemic is a must watch.

It is called Totally Under Control.

 

[naturalgyrl5199]

I don't know if anyone saw 60 Minutes on Sunday but they did an interesting segment on Covid-19 long haulers.

Its already bad we are losing so many to this disease...but my heart breaks for these long haulers that are dealing with this months later. We not gone talk about the people getting infected with COVID-19 twice!