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Started by sanmarcomatt, March 13, 2020, 01:58:24 PM

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Lunican

#570
December 30, 2021, 01:51:54 PM
485,000 new covid cases in the U.S. today.

Ken_FSU

#571
January 06, 2022, 04:08:35 PM
It is INSANE how many people that I know are coming down with Covid this week.

Felt hyperbolic a few weeks ago to hear that "everyone is going to get it," but at this rate, maybe it's not so crazy after all.

thelakelander

#572
January 06, 2022, 04:34:17 PM
Got me this week. Tested positive on Monday. Got my booster last month, so my case is mild.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Ken_FSU

#573
January 06, 2022, 04:40:56 PM
^Hang in there, Ennis!

Sorry to hear it.

Snaketoz

#574
January 06, 2022, 05:36:33 PM
So sorry to hear that Ennis.  Hope you are well soon.
"No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot."

BridgeTroll

#575
January 07, 2022, 08:18:44 AM
Thank goodness you are boosted... I am also boosted but back to wearing a mask everywhere in public indoor areas...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Steve

#576
January 07, 2022, 08:56:30 AM
Quote from: Ken_FSU on January 06, 2022, 04:08:35 PM
It is INSANE how many people that I know are coming down with Covid this week.

Felt hyperbolic a few weeks ago to hear that "everyone is going to get it," but at this rate, maybe it's not so crazy after all.

I mean not that I want to get it (or Flu, or any sickness) but my personal belief is that everyone will get a turn with this. It might be in 2 days or in 2 years but we will all get this.

It's proven that vaccination/boosters don't prevent you from getting it, but it's also proven that you have a significant chance of a milder case with vaccines/boosters than without, and I personally have both. That said even if we got 99% vaccination/boosting in this country (which we won't) in what world could we expect this to be the case around the globe? We developed the polio vaccine in the 1950's, and we still have (minimal) cases in the world.

I just don't see it possible to avoid forever a virus that is clearly following a path of becoming more contagious, though thankfully in this latest variant, a bit milder. I mean, what's the off-ramp for all of this? Masking and curbing activities forever?

Again, I don't want to get sick with anything and I feel bad hearing anyone is sick because I'll never wish ill on anyone. However, we all need to face this reality.

thelakelander

#577
January 07, 2022, 09:11:46 AM
Thanks for the get well wishes. I consider it to be a blessing to have a mild case but not have to go into the office right now. Isolation isn't a bad thing for me right now. The week has been pretty refreshing.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

BridgeTroll

#578
January 07, 2022, 09:16:46 AM
I  agree with Steve... this will be an annual vax similar to flu or pneumonia.

Lake... what were/are your symptoms?  Where did you go to get tested?
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

thelakelander

#579
January 07, 2022, 09:29:18 AM Last Edit: January 07, 2022, 09:36:18 AM by thelakelander
I had chills, some slight nasal congestion, a headache, sore throat and an occasional cough or sneeze on Sunday.

I had planned to go into the office on Monday morning but decided to go to a walk in urgent care and get a same day test (waiting 1-2 days for an appointment and an additional wait for getting results back is ridiculous IMO). Had to wait an hour to take the test but had my results back in 10 minutes. I'm down in Central Florida, so I drove 22 miles to a clinic in New Smyrna Beach that did same day results for walk-ins, which is why I had to wait one hour.

Over the last few days, I''ve dealt with congestion, fatigue and an occasional cough or sneeze. I haven't had much of an appetite this week as well. Sometimes I feel perfectly fine than at other times, I just want to lay down and rest. Two years ago, I would have taken some dayquil and went to work. This time, I wanted to make sure before potentially exposing co-workers.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

BridgeTroll

#580
January 07, 2022, 09:47:14 AM
Great information Lake... thanks for sharing.  My wife had similar symptoms but when I convinced her to get tested she was negative... I now seem to be developing similar symptoms... I still have an appetite, no fever, and tastebuds working fine...but since my wife was negative I am self quarantined and treating symptoms... using the Zicam zinc nasal swabs so Covid test probably won't happen unless I  feel worse.
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Steve

#581
January 07, 2022, 09:58:51 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on January 07, 2022, 09:47:14 AM
Great information Lake... thanks for sharing.  My wife had similar symptoms but when I convinced her to get tested she was negative... I now seem to be developing similar symptoms... I still have an appetite, no fever, and tastebuds working fine...but since my wife was negative I am self quarantined and treating symptoms... using the Zicam zinc nasal swabs so Covid test probably won't happen unless I  feel worse.

Of note.... the loss of taste/smell seems to be uncommon with Omicron versus other variants.

Yea I mean one thing that I've considered is that if I do develop these symptoms, personally I'm not hellbent that I need to be tested. The people I live with likely already have it and I'll stay home until I'm completely asymptomatic (or whatever quarantine guidelines the CDC says this week). I don't plan on fighting like hell to get tested.

Now, if my symptoms are so severe that I need medical attention, then that's different (and my feeling is that it probably wouldn't be covid if my symptoms are incredibly severe since I'm vaxxed/boosted).

Lunican

#582
January 07, 2022, 03:42:30 PM
Jacksonville ICU's are full again. My friend and neighbor was taken to Baptist Downtown a few nights ago via ambulance. There were over 60 people waiting in the ER, half had come in via ambulance. After waiting for four hours with no progress his wife drove him to Baptist South where he died.

If you need medical care in the ER right now you are on your own. Don't get sick. Don't get injured.

jcjohnpaint

#583
January 07, 2022, 04:22:15 PM
Get well on Lake

BridgeTroll

#584
January 07, 2022, 04:36:11 PM
Quote from: Lunican on January 07, 2022, 03:42:30 PM
Jacksonville ICU's are full again. My friend and neighbor was taken to Baptist Downtown a few nights ago via ambulance. There were over 60 people waiting in the ER, half had come in via ambulance. After waiting for four hours with no progress his wife drove him to Baptist South where he died.

If you need medical care in the ER right now you are on your own. Don't get sick. Don't get injured.
So sorry to hear that Dan... but it is good for everyone to hear... Stay safe...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."
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