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(DIR) Post #AcuAyETCHOqk217PIe by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T15:49:17Z
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My feeds are filled with people who have COVID right now. Please test before you get together with friends and family (especially vulnerable people like those with diabetes or those over 65) and stay home if you have symptoms.In the U.S., you can still get four free tests at https://special.usps.com/testkitsAnd if you've stopped wearing a mask while you're out running errands, it's a good time to start again.
(DIR) Post #AcuB4cuWK40BZQworo by APBBlue@zirk.us
2023-12-17T15:50:26Z
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@grammargirl Thank you for posting this!
(DIR) Post #AcuBgrwcsJUdCZATpI by hopeward@sfba.social
2023-12-17T15:57:19Z
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@grammargirl Thank you for this.
(DIR) Post #AcuCQ4Y4rOLlK8ExDU by GramrgednAngel@zirk.us
2023-12-17T16:05:30Z
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@grammargirl Amen. I'm attending a school concert this week (the only family member who can, because of work schedules). I'll be masked. And I won't be surprised if I'm the only one.#MaskUp
(DIR) Post #AcuE19rIBGmcSdTXWq by Bo@newsie.social
2023-12-17T16:23:25Z
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@grammargirl Sister has it (COPD compromised!)
(DIR) Post #AcuE37dLQM7I8ht7j6 by flowerpot@mas.to
2023-12-17T16:23:48Z
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@grammargirl Yep. I slacked (stupidly) for 1 week. Didn't wear a mask 3 times (haircut, car wash, & picking up pizza) and bam, got COVID (now getting over it). This was the first time and I have been so careful up till now, wearing a mask everywhere until this. It is everywhere. If you don't mask, you'll get it. On a good note, my son never got it because we have air purifiers in our home. I was symptomatic before testing positive, & only started wearing a mask at home after testing.
(DIR) Post #AcuES4Fl85S0tXkdF2 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T16:28:18Z
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@Bo Ugh. Good luck to your sister!
(DIR) Post #AcuEVm7CVZGbnbW2pk by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T16:28:54Z
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@flowerpot Oh no! I hope you have an easy time of it.
(DIR) Post #AcuF0pN2SEjksAjNHE by greybeard@social.vivaldi.net
2023-12-17T16:34:32Z
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@grammargirl Lucky you. We used to be able to get tests at wally world (in Canada) but I don’t know about that anymore.
(DIR) Post #AcuFTKilUJ2KDFUAxk by mattmaison@mastodon.world
2023-12-17T16:39:44Z
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@grammargirl The winter spike is in full force...
(DIR) Post #AcuHAKXs7IS24eSOnY by Elextra@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T16:45:30Z
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@flowerpot @grammargirl First time for me as well. I mask everywhere I go. I slacked off at my works holiday party 4 days ago as everyone wanted pictures. Fortunately, I'm also up to date on all my boosters. Second day, I'm feeling significantly better than yesterday. I was pretty miserable when s/sx first hit Good reminder for everyone to mask and be safe!
(DIR) Post #AcuHALyqmTcqWc5SUK by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T16:58:43Z
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@Elextra @flowerpot Ugh, good for you for being up-to-date on your boosters, and I'm glad to hear you'e feeling better.
(DIR) Post #AcuIuPSEIUYSZeM0ps by dbc3@mastodon.world
2023-12-17T17:18:13Z
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@grammargirl And if that doesn't convince you, just be aware that the beeutch i realize in hindsight FUCKING KNEW she had covid and got on a plane unmasked and gave it to me with at least 4 high risk factors, wearing my n95 will have my burning hatred for the rest of my life. If I knew who she is I'd dox and publicize her widely. I'm doing fine but our family get together after 4 years is out the window.
(DIR) Post #AcuJ2TuBdI0ch9HOpU by thinking_images@masto.ai
2023-12-17T17:19:42Z
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@grammargirl Considering my age (hint: my baby pictures were cave paintings) and health I just got a Pfizer booster. I didn't even feel the shot, and 2 hours later, my arm isn't any achier than it usually is. I felt a little "icky" for about an hour, but I'm over it.I live in a small town, and COVID is popping up here.
(DIR) Post #AcuKFLgBcx0OtyQlTk by ZedNotZee@kolektiva.social
2023-12-17T17:33:12Z
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@grammargirl 😬
(DIR) Post #AcuLBE8xnrx2KFUPTM by flowerpot@mas.to
2023-12-17T17:43:41Z
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@grammargirl Thanks. I am much better and was fully vax'd as of Oct. 15. FYI on what to expect: I'm not sure what variant I had, but it started with a slight sore throat (17 days ago) then the next day into full-blown flu symptoms w/ fever & cough. I didn't test pos until 3 days after symptom onset. If you think you have it, please remember to test every 2–3 days.I tested neg 10 days after symptom onset, but still have headaches and remnant dry cough. Honey & fresh ginger in hot water helps
(DIR) Post #AcuM0hmfMQkJ1RbfsW by alison@mastodon.online
2023-12-17T17:52:54Z
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@grammargirl Ditto here near Toronto. The "OMG I've never felt this sick" all over everywhere.
(DIR) Post #AcuNvsQ8aQ8iTItW76 by alfa_vuk@metalhead.club
2023-12-17T18:14:32Z
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@grammargirl No.
(DIR) Post #AcuO24XsQ4UpoVT7UO by Shivpratap19@universeodon.com
2023-12-17T18:15:38Z
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@grammargirl Mask Up Guys, To Stop this deadly Virus Again. Stay Healthy & Fit at Home. Engage your Mind With Nature arround you & Make a Flow of Positive energy Arround you. #covid19 #MaskUpUSA #Swaraj
(DIR) Post #AcuSCaOVGEYVIsLx7g by dko@infosec.exchange
2023-12-17T19:02:21Z
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@grammargirl Those in the US can also use the new Home Test to Treat program, which provides free rapid tests, telehealth visits, and medication for both C19 and influenza. You will have the choice to have your medication shipped to your home or available for pick up at your local pharmacy.If prescribed flu medication, it will be available at no cost regardless of whether you choose home delivery or local pharmacy pickup.If prescribed COVID-19 medication:If you choose home delivery, your medication will be available at no cost regardless of insurance statusIf you choose local pharmacy pickup:Your medication will be available at no cost* if you are uninsured or enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid.You may be asked to pay out of pocket or use your insurance if you are privately insured or a part of VA Healthcare or IHS. Please ask the pharmacy if they have "government-procured treatment available", which should be available at no cost.https://www.test2treat.org
(DIR) Post #AcuTP4heUzo8jYpS6q by elaterite@fosstodon.org
2023-12-17T19:15:50Z
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@grammargirl And, @erictopol writes in his latest COVID update substack post: "A timely update from the Center for Infectious Disease Control in the Netherlands provided solid evidence for the monovalent XBB.1.5 booster (known by the CDC as “updated”) effectiveness. Prevention of hospital and ICU admissions for age groups 60 and above were quite high..." https://erictopol.substack.com/p/a-covid-update
(DIR) Post #AcuU6mVHWe9B1xsq4O by Methylcobalamin@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T19:23:39Z
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@grammargirl Americans in this thread may find this feed useful or interesting.Each Friday the total number of Americans killed by Covid 19 is updated.Each Friday the number of Americans killed in the last week by Covid 19 is posted.https://mastodon.social/@WeeklyAmericanPandemicDeaths
(DIR) Post #AcuV3mlOCeYEvDYM2C by DeltaWye@mstdn.social
2023-12-17T19:34:22Z
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@grammargirl @camstonefaux Still masking here as much as possible - good to have a reminder.
(DIR) Post #AcuZFGPghmOrsj8Bma by thegreenman@social.vivaldi.net
2023-12-17T20:21:17Z
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@grammargirl I just got my 4th shot today.
(DIR) Post #Acua2XEewvo2FCT1EW by gsymon@mstdn.social
2023-12-17T20:30:11Z
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@grammargirl https://www.bbc.com/news/health-67726685
(DIR) Post #AcuaLGyXczLxJhrYR6 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:33:35Z
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@thinking_images Good job!
(DIR) Post #AcuaS7Gc7dk7EXZyTI by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:34:48Z
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@dbc3 I'm outraged on your behalf. People are the worst.
(DIR) Post #AcuaW7ztLhJmemfdTc by TheReallyLazyWriter@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T18:52:07Z
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@dbc3 @grammargirl yup... We have it in my house. Spouse got it first from an accessible taxi driver. Driver was clearly very sick and not masked. Spouse and his father were masked but trapped in a vehicle with a sick person. We are really pissed at that driver - risking the lives of people who already have health problems. We haven't celebrated Christmas with family in four years, and we might miss out this year too!
(DIR) Post #AcuaW8moPoRx6VYhjE by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:35:32Z
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@TheReallyLazyWriter @dbc3 I'm so sorry to hear that. That's an outrage, and I don't know what is wrong with people.
(DIR) Post #AcuabMd6NDCJUDVWZk by balazs@mastodonapp.uk
2023-12-17T20:05:30Z
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@dbc3 @grammargirl Same experience. 12 hour flight, girl two rows back coughing the entire flight, unmasked. I was boosted in October and wore an N95 apart from meals, three days later tested positive for Covid for the first time. At least 9 people minimum would have also gotten Covid.Next time I’m flying I’m going to wear a 3M Aura and listen for coughers. Any sign and the mask is staying on the entire time, will treat the time like a fast.
(DIR) Post #AcuabNd8eYoyacX4Gu by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:36:29Z
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@balazs @dbc3 How awful. I'm outraged just hearing your story.
(DIR) Post #AcuajeBYz8ZyFeZn0q by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:37:59Z
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@flowerpot Thanks! I do think it helps for people to know what to expect.
(DIR) Post #AcuavkkwNiVy6YtdHU by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:40:05Z
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@ratherodd 😱
(DIR) Post #AcuaxrDpJQrejnPXM0 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:40:34Z
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@dko Thanks!
(DIR) Post #Acub79PR3uOpkbGwPw by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:42:14Z
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@DeltaWye @camstonefaux Good job!
(DIR) Post #AcubGlZeXGhmisdW5Y by itsmeholland@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T19:31:30Z
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@flowerpot @grammargirl when i had it last year I didn't test positive until I'd had symptoms for 3 days either! It was so odd bc my partner had taken a test some days prior bc his kiddo was sick and taking a test just in case, and kiddo tested negative but my partner tested positive! He got really sick a few days after he tested. It's so wild how even presumably the same strain (since we live together & such) can affect people quite differently. 😕
(DIR) Post #AcubGmuFaAm8r3HTpg by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:43:56Z
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@itsmeholland @flowerpot I've seen similar things. Someone will get it from what has to be a passing encounter, while another person who lives with an infected person and takes almost no protections stays uninfected. It's unpredictable.
(DIR) Post #AcubIGJvhsO4N2zlzc by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:44:16Z
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@thegreenman Good job!
(DIR) Post #AcubSHhTQpCvXtmqPI by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T20:46:02Z
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@gsymon I'm glad to see they're giving it some coverage.
(DIR) Post #AcucyZxDCRO5Nc6xZA by FaithinBones@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T21:02:59Z
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@grammargirl it’s not just Covid. I caught a cold going to the dentist and it turned into bronchitis. Unfortunately, you have to remove your mask so they can work in your teeth
(DIR) Post #AcueKqyGi9puTxn57o by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T21:18:19Z
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@FaithinBones I'm sorry you got sick. We can only do so much.I put off going to the dentist for two years and finally just went three weeks after my latest booster. (I also got the first appointment of the day so there'd be fewer people around.) So far so good. I had taken religiously good care of my teeth because I knew I wouldn't be going as often as in the past, and my dentist said my gums have never looked better! 🏅
(DIR) Post #AcuhMvsRk0wQ8jkaVE by FaithinBones@mastodon.social
2023-12-17T21:52:15Z
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@grammargirl heredity is against me
(DIR) Post #AcuoBzOF2WBfWpLq3k by dbc3@mastodon.world
2023-12-17T22:58:43Z
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@TheReallyLazyWriter @grammargirl we had a family powwow and decided our Christmas will be on New Years day. That presumes I'll be out of the woods by then.
(DIR) Post #AcuoC09ODDtvt3PUY4 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-17T23:08:46Z
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@dbc3 @TheReallyLazyWriter I hope it works out! Glad everyone was flexible about it.
(DIR) Post #AcuqvRMk4ZT9EXRzJw by graydon@canada.masto.host
2023-12-17T23:39:24Z
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@grammargirl People are contagious with COVID before they have symptoms; they may never have symptoms and still be contagious. You can be infected, test negative, and become positive (and infectious) four hours later.If you're over 50, the protection provided by vaccination against severe outcomes is gone by about six months from the date of your last vaccination. Which is to say, it's fading out through that time and is never so strong as it was against the wild type.
(DIR) Post #AcutHgW8cVRCVKa1HU by jpallas@hachyderm.io
2023-12-18T00:05:49Z
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@grammargirl Broke my streak just this past week. Got an updated jab six weeks ago, really glad for that. On the plus side, the doc my PCP org gave me a televisit with did not try to discourage me from Paxlovid (62 with no other risk factors).
(DIR) Post #AcuvXH2HKNCc14Asr2 by camstonefaux@furry.engineer
2023-12-18T00:31:01Z
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@grammargirl @DeltaWye Still masking & just got test kits in the mail. Teachers at local Northern VA high schools have been affected!
(DIR) Post #AcuxRsFeFPv9bpyt2u by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-18T00:52:30Z
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@jpallas Bummer, but I'm glad you were able to easily get Paxlovid.
(DIR) Post #AcuxU7xOpEVctmWI2S by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-18T00:52:55Z
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@camstonefaux Good job!
(DIR) Post #AcvMJd7F8RVbCkDPWa by JamesBoxer10@zirk.us
2023-12-18T05:31:06Z
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@grammargirl I love you. I would not give you Covid. I don't have it, but if I did, I could not live with myself, so to speak, with giving it to you.
(DIR) Post #AcwFPT5OpjBzJY9LMW by maggiejk@zeroes.ca
2023-12-18T15:48:24Z
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@grammargirl everyone is vulnerable people. People who develop type one diabetes don’t know they are vulnerable people until something happens to them to kick off the auto immune disease.
(DIR) Post #AcwHoktjwhcRhlsjFA by Editrix_Rachel@mstdn.social
2023-12-18T16:15:24Z
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@grammargirl thank you for this, I just placed an order for more free tests.
(DIR) Post #AcwHxX6Ic6ttWFwRLU by dbrand666@mastodon.social
2023-12-18T16:16:55Z
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@grammargirl Be careful with those home tests. The results can be *extremely* faint. Read them under a strong light. Better yet, put on a mask and go take a PCR.
(DIR) Post #Acwd7bHK29HAPSjtSa by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-18T20:14:08Z
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@Editrix_Rachel Glad to hear it!
(DIR) Post #AcxowCfMauCHUzHBfU by bodhipaksa@mastodon.scot
2023-12-19T10:01:13Z
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@grammargirl In our local supermarket last night I was the only person masked. It seems like a minor inconvenience in exchange for not having a miserable holiday season 🤷🏻♂️
(DIR) Post #AcyNdSMbVK454qIWw4 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-19T16:30:04Z
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@bodhipaksa Exactly. I'm so used to wearing a mask it hardly even seems like an inconvenience. Sometimes I wonder if the people who resist it so much just haven't found a mask that fits their face comfortably (but I'm sure it's not that simple).
(DIR) Post #AdRuoWbbI23WarAzT6 by wheellixx@mastodon.online
2024-01-02T22:28:22Z
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@grammargirl Just had it myself, for the second time, here in the UK in the run up to Christmas. There seems to be a heck of a lot of it about again. It made me feel like absolute crap for several days. I tested and isolated, eventually testing negative again on Christmas Eve, but even now I have a ridiculously irritating cough (either a post-Covid cough or something else.
(DIR) Post #AdRvdlRVsuhlNZtIK8 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2024-01-02T22:37:42Z
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@wheellixx I'm so sorry to hear it! I hope your cough goes away soon.I don't know about the UK, but they're saying next week in the US, we're projected to have the second highest COVID levels of the whole pandemic (based on waste water).https://med-mastodon.com/@luckytran/111687906949260926