• Sparkega@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m 2+1 and just tested positive for COVID yesterday. I had COVID previously in 2021 as well. Symptoms are mild with runny nose, headache, fatigue, and a light cough.

    Catching it again has me comparing the environment then and now and made the COVID apathy more apparent. Most co-worker responses have been either “That’s still a thing?” to “Throw a mask on and come back into the office.” I’ve elected to isolate to not be responsible for more spread. The frustrating thing is looking for guidance and most articles are dated in 2022. The pharmacy had fewer stock of masks and COVID tests were in the back now.

    I’m all for continuing to receive regular vaccinations like I do for the flu. If anything to continue to keep the symptoms mild.

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      1 year ago

      Many of the free COVID tests are all expired now. They issued an extension but finding an at-home test has been really difficult. I went to 3 different pharmacies/grocery stores before I was able to find a test.

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      1 year ago

      Make sure you take time to rest. I had a mild case last December and went back to work in the like 5 days they say. I ended up with long covid and I’m still not all the way better. Not resting is a big risk factor for long covid.

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        Thanks, appreciate your concern. I’m trying to rest, but unfortunately soundly sleeping has been challenging. My nose is congested but still dripping if that makes sense. My mouth dries out and I’m waking up constantly. I’ll try to get some reprieve beyond the 5 days.