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patphil

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40. Unfortunately COVID is still with us, and will probably be a permanent part of our national experience.

Reply to KarenS (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 12:17 PM

Dec 2024

Like the flu, it's going to mutate and require new booster shots each year. Even then 10's of thousands of Americans will get it each year.

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My Husband just tested positive for COVID,,,, [View all] KarenS Dec 2024 OP

So sorry snowybirdie Dec 2024 #1

Crack the window in his room, mask up to bring him food. Bluethroughu Dec 2024 #2

And maybe wear gloves when removing used dishes. wnylib Dec 2024 #15

eek. AllaN01Bear Dec 2024 #3

Hugs to you both Duncanpup Dec 2024 #4

Sorry XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #5

Oh no 🙄 please be very careful. 🙏 Hope you don't get sick 🙏 TommieMommy Dec 2024 #6

Sorry to hear that. Paxlovid taken early on really helped lessen my symptoms. Dr called in an RX when I called. Nanuke Dec 2024 #7

Not whining. sharing. Easterncedar Dec 2024 #8

Good Luck that he stays mild & full recovery, and you stay free of it! electric_blue68 Dec 2024 #9

Not whining. It is legitimate fear/ concern to get sick with covid period. Best wishes for all to get through it. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #10

Good luck surfered Dec 2024 #11

Oh no! Hhugggggg and healing vibes for both of you. Is he on paxlovid? niyad Dec 2024 #12

I hope his case is mild. Best wishes to both of you. ificandream Dec 2024 #13

Get him on some paxlovid as soon as possible! BComplex Dec 2024 #14

It's still scary to get that positive test. JMCKUSICK Dec 2024 #16

Sending you and your husband healing and protective energy 💚💚 Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #17

Good luck. If it helps, I keep reading that a mouthwash containing CPC and saline nasal spray helps get it over mahina Dec 2024 #18

Husband and I avoided it until January and always got a booster the week it was available. MLAA Dec 2024 #19

My husband got Covid first. Hope22 Dec 2024 #20

As tests are not free anymore G_j Dec 2024 #21

I still have a collection of test kits, having gotten all the ones thhe government niyad Dec 2024 #24

covidtests.gov (USPS) restarted free tests in September carpetbagger Dec 2024 #25

Oh gosh, so sorry this KitFox Dec 2024 #22

sorry to hear this orleans Dec 2024 #23

I got it in January '24, after getting all the vaccine shots. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2024 #26

How to get Paxlovid dwayneb Dec 2024 #43

I told my primary doctor that I tested positive. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2024 #44

Just bdamomma Dec 2024 #27

Get a script for Paxlovid crimycarny Dec 2024 #28

Not just "masks." SidneyR Dec 2024 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #30

Get started on Paxlovid LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #31

Hey, all you can do is what you can do. calimary Dec 2024 #32

For future reference (since it's too late to do anything now) Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #33

One Of Our Dog Park Crowd Did, Too ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #34

I got mine almost a month ago wolfie001 Dec 2024 #35

We had it in August, murielm99 Dec 2024 #36

If you can try to get PAxlovid Old Crank Dec 2024 #37

Sorry you guys have to go through this. slightlv Dec 2024 #38

My husband and daughter got it first - TBF Dec 2024 #39

Unfortunately COVID is still with us, and will probably be a permanent part of our national experience. patphil Dec 2024 #40

NAC and quercetin worked for me GreatGazoo Dec 2024 #41

Having all the vaccines should guarantee a mild case. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2024 #42