Because I was with someone who
tested positive
for COVID on Monday, the next day I turned to the Centers for Disease Control
and Protection for reliable advice. Their page
What to Do if You Were Exposed to COVID-19
had a handy Isolation and Exposure calculator. I told the calculator I had
been exposed to the virus, had not had a confirmed case of COVID within the
past 90 days, and the date I was exposed. The calculator told me that I didn't
need to stay home unless I developed symptoms.
On Wednesday, two days after exposure, I woke up with a scratchy throat, a
headache, and a general 'off' feeling and changed my weekend plans. Over the
course of that day my nose started running, I developed a cough, my body
ached, and I couldn't stay awake for more than a couple of hours at a
time.
But each day since then got a little better. Today was my fifth day of
isolation, and according to the guidelines that meant it was testing day. I was completely symptom free, and it
was satisfying to have the test come out negative, meaning I could be out in
public places as long as I wear a mask indoors for another five days.
It felt strange, but good to be out. I went to a couple of grocery stores with
Hubby Tony. Later in the afternoon we went to Mass, where we sat in the social
distancing, masks required section. On the way home I popped into Costco, then
drove across the street to a restaurant and got a gyro salad to go.
I suspect the time will go quickly and it won't be long until I'll be putting
on a mask by choice instead of by obligation.
It sounds like you are recovering, and so good to get the negative test result.
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled to not see the extra line on the test.
DeleteSo most of the masked people I'm seeing these days are Covid recoveries. This is probably going to be a regular occurrence … forever!
ReplyDeleteThey're either recovering or being proactive so they don't have to recover.
Deletethanks for sharing all this valuable information. It is very helpful.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. When I did my research I knew most of it, but it was nice to have it all in one place.
DeleteGlad Tony didn't get it and that you are better.
ReplyDeleteYes, thanks for this info. Good to know!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are covid free! Folks around here still do not take this seriously, so it is just as well that we don't get out much! The Patient is bad enough with his moaning and groaning in pain due to his own decision to be lazy and not walk on that leg, I can't imagine how bad he would be with covid on top of that! Or, maybe I CAN imagine. Like a nightmare come true!!
ReplyDeleteI remember that even in the worst of it, you didn't have to travel far outside the metropolitan area to find people who looked at you like you had two heads if you had a mask on. Probably still the same way today.
DeleteWe see lots of masked people here and think nothing of it. I was wearing a mask when we went to the pharmacy and/or medical offices, but have stopped doing so unless requested. We are currently waiting to get our SEVENTH Covid vaccine and our yearly flu shot. I'm back with almost 200 children every week so figure my immunities are building back pretty quickly.
DeleteGlad you are better. Good to go for reliable advice, too. I am hoping we don't get it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't get it too :-)
DeleteI am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you. Sometimes that's better than any medicine.
DeleteKay of Musings: I’m so glad you got a less severe case (of maybe COVID?). I wear my mask everywhere but so few people do. However, I do hear of more and more people I know or somebody they know who got COVID recently. This is in addition to my husband recently.
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