So my GF and her son are on a long planned trip to NYC

[Ex Lurker]

she had promised him this since he was a little kid, now he's 22. She had suffered from depression for years, finally got on the right meds and felt so much better she's able to finally fulfill her promise.

Been there since last Thursday, having a great time until today, when she passes out while standing in line for some attraction. Ends up in the ER, where they run a bunch of tests and don't find anything wrong. Probable diagnosis, dehydration and pushing too hard. EXCEPT she also tested positive for COVID. She's asymptomatic, vaxxed and boosted and now they have to figure out what to tell their Airbnb host. What they do next depends on his response. If he kicks them out I guess they'll be trying to find a place to stay that takes COVID patients.

[Skittles]

1. does Airbnb have a covid policy

seems like they should

[Ex Lurker]

2. They talked to their host and he was unconcerned

so I guess it's all good.

[liberal_mama]

3. I'm sorry to hear this! I have family in NYC and they say many people are walking around maskless so

it's just spreading all over again. There is a mask mandate for subways and buses, but a 3rd of the people can't be bothered. I just wish people would act responsibly so we could get a break for a while.

Hopefully, the AirBNB will let them stay. If not, their best bet might be to look for a motel or hotel with separate entrances for each room. I don't think there are any of them in Manhattan, but New Jersey is right there and the other boroughs of NYC too. The temperatures have been really hot in NYC this week so it's not surprising that she got dehydrated. I hope she is feeling better.

[Skittles]

4. the people who cannot be bothered are disgusting

it is staggering how many stupid, selfish people surround us

[liberal_mama]

5. It's really depressing to see such selfishness in action

I have lost respect for so many people.

[marybourg]

6. I just read, in either the NYT or WaPo, that most people who are in the hospital with

Covid aren’t there for the Covid. Like your GF they’re there for something else and routine testing uncovered the Covid.

[Golden Raisin]

7. Hope she's OK.

I live in NYC. Perhaps entirely unconnected, but we've had a heatwave (mid-90s and humid) every day for the last week or so.

[electric_blue68]

8. We sure have, 85F is going to feel better, amirite? 😁

[electric_blue68]

9. Hope she will have a Full Recovery, and her son remains Covid Free...

when she recovers...


I assume they've researched, and planned out some stuff.

I'm a born & bred NYC'r. If they have interests etc beyond your ?average visitor - I have a lot of interests, and would be happy to to share what I can, and info sources too on line with them.

I love my city and like playing tour guide