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MontanaMama

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Reply to LAS14 (Reply #59)

Sun Jan 2, 2022, 08:38 PM

Jan 2022

I hope it doesn’t get to that point…

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My husband tested positive for Covid. [View all] MontanaMama Jan 2022 OP

Was reading that using the swab in the throat is more accurate than nose for Omicron. Nevilledog Jan 2022 #1

I saw a piece on TV about that. They ended up doing both tests on a woman at the same time. liberalla Jan 2022 #43

The suggestion I saw was Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #46

Glad they didn't recommend nose first..... Nevilledog Jan 2022 #51

Ya got that right - - Ewwwww! Talitha Jan 2022 #69

Doesn't it depend on the test? MontanaMama Jan 2022 #56

The test itself says to swab the nose. Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #66

Good to know! Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2022 #88

See! Bleach or mouthwash would work! COL Mustard Jan 2022 #52

Hope he recovers quickly malaise Jan 2022 #2

Take care of yourself. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #3

So did my 22-year old niece Freddie Jan 2022 #6

And my great-niece now seems to have it, though she's tested negative twice at home. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #31

I'm Dubious Re: My Negative ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #17

It may have been omicron. Certainly fits my niece's description. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #30

Thanks ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #41

I'm happy to hear that you're finally feeling better. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #42

Five of my relatives have come down with covid left-of-center2012 Jan 2022 #4

I got a text about an hour ago... VarryOn Jan 2022 #20

"We'll be fine ..." left-of-center2012 Jan 2022 #39

I really do believe we'd be fine if we tested positive.... VarryOn Jan 2022 #71

+1000 crimycarny Jan 2022 #91

Yeah my husband and I are both positive. ismnotwasm Jan 2022 #5

Sending good vibes your way... Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #7

Right? MontanaMama Jan 2022 #57

I know, but you have a lot of vaccine in your systems. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #61

Crap, MM. How is he doing? cilla4progress Jan 2022 #8

Thanks cilla. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #11

Ok. cilla4progress Jan 2022 #14

MM, so glad he's not really sick. We're out in Lolo and since I never go anywhere and my grandson ratchiweenie Jan 2022 #48

Hi neighbor! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #60

Yes, would love to meet you. We returned to Missoula just before all this started. We ratchiweenie Jan 2022 #65

Oh how I love Home Resource! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #67

It certainly seems like omicron is milder than past variants captain queeg Jan 2022 #9

Yeah like over 90% of hospitalized Covid patients are unvaccinated. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #12

Don't assume it. LisaL Jan 2022 #85

I don't have any risk factors that I know of. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #89

Remember how we heard about herd immunity way back when? luvtheGWN Jan 2022 #93

It took 5 tests over 2 or 3 days for my friend to test positive fwiw. chowder66 Jan 2022 #10

Yes. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #15

Wishing you all a full, quick recovery! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #13

I hope you all feel better soon, MM! Diamond_Dog Jan 2022 #16

Oh dear, hermetic Jan 2022 #18

So very Sorry, MontanaMama! Cha Jan 2022 #19

Good luck to all of you! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #21

Holding you and your family in my thoughts. mahina Jan 2022 #22

I truly hope you all get nothing more serious than you already have experienced... Moostache Jan 2022 #23

Dang! So sorry to hear about this. CottonBear Jan 2022 #24

sorry to hear that Kali Jan 2022 #25

I hope all turns out well for everyone. Take care and stay safe. LoisB Jan 2022 #26

Wishing you and your family a speedy recovery. gademocrat7 Jan 2022 #27

I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's diagnosis, MontanaMama! LaMouffette Jan 2022 #28

Take care of yourselves, MM. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #29

Recommended. H2O Man Jan 2022 #32

Thank heaven you're all vaxxed and boosted oldtime dfl_er Jan 2022 #33

Be well, Mr. & Mrs. Montana Bayard Jan 2022 #34

Please test. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #58

My niece's husband got it at a family gathering. barbtries Jan 2022 #35

Healing vibes sent...... Heartstrings Jan 2022 #36

Stay safe and I hope that everyone has mild cases LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #37

"religious mask wearing" is as close as I ever want to get to any form of religion. erronis Jan 2022 #38

We don't go anywhere without masks. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #62

Vaccine, boosted, and Omicron means you are super immune Jon King Jan 2022 #40

I just need a super hero cape! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #63

Here's hoping he recovers fully lillypaddle Jan 2022 #44

Wishing you all the best! Solly Mack Jan 2022 #45

Did you get a PCR? You're undoubtedly positive, I'm sorry to say. Maru Kitteh Jan 2022 #47

No PCR. Hubs took an antigen test because MontanaMama Jan 2022 #64

"religious mask wearing"? SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2022 #49

I took "religious mask wearing" to mean she's recommending mask wearing wherever and whenever ARPad95 Jan 2022 #53

It is a common figure of speech to say someone "does something religiously" when you mean... Hekate Jan 2022 #54

I suspected that it was. But given today' vernacular I wasn't sure. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2022 #70

Thanks MM and all for this thread of info. On the one hand it's good to know it CAN be a "bad cold"... Hekate Jan 2022 #50

Take care of yourself. yardwork Jan 2022 #55

I heard on TV from some source that I normally trust that ... LAS14 Jan 2022 #59

They don't. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #72

There is one company that makes antibodies which work against Omicron. LisaL Jan 2022 #84

Just a SHOUT out to you guys! bluestarone Jan 2022 #68

Thanks friend. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #76

I contacted covid in March of 2020 WVreaper Jan 2022 #73

Many were and are asymptomatic MyMission Jan 2022 #87

My in laws Dorian Gray Jan 2022 #74

Thanks. I sure hope so. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #77

Take advil and try to sleep! Dorian Gray Jan 2022 #78

Oh shit. 2naSalit Jan 2022 #75

I know. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #79

I would be too. 2naSalit Jan 2022 #82

Hope it's mild and he's well soon.. mountain grammy Jan 2022 #80

Are you guys able to get tests promptly? AdamGG Jan 2022 #81

Tests aren't easy to get. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #90

Be safe stillspkg Jan 2022 #83

Get well soon! panader0 Jan 2022 #86

My husband had it several weeks ago but I didn't...my daughters got it Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #92

My son and I tested negative again this morning. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #94