The reality of Covid

[The Wiz]

I was tested yesterday at a VA clinic. Most uncomfortable and slightly painful. I will let the forum know.

[dave77]

I tested positive this morning. Felt like a just mild cold coming on but since I had a Dr. appt. tomorrow they wanted to test me. Still very mild symptoms, just a cough and some nasal congestion. Hope to stay out of the hospital but being 68 with COPD, diabetes and high blood pressure who knows. Sucks to have gotten it after avoiding it for so long and it only being a couple of months away from the vaccine being available for us high risk people.

[CT_Shooter]

I tested positive this morning. Felt like a just mild cold coming on but since I had a Dr. appt. tomorrow they wanted to test me. Still very mild symptoms, just a cough and some nasal congestion. Hope to stay out of the hospital but being 68 with COPD, diabetes and high blood pressure who knows. Sucks to have gotten it after avoiding it for so long and it only being a couple of months away from the vaccine being available for us high risk people.

I wish you have the best possible outcome, Dave, and that you can protect your friends and family as you recover. Even though you're positive, it's still recommended that you get the vaccine as soon as you're eligible. I hope you do.

[RanchRoper]

Get well soon.

[JEBar]

I tested positive this morning.

sure hate to hear it .... do hope you continue to have mild symptoms .... I'm sure many of us older folks understand your frustration at coming down with it after so long and being so close to a vaccine ....

[dave77]

I wish you have the best possible outcome, Dave, and that you can protect your friends and family as you recover. Even though you're positive, it's still recommended that you get the vaccine as soon as you're eligible. I hope you do.

I live alone and have enough groceries on hand to last for my 10 day quarantine, I do have close friend living in her 5th wheel in my back yard, we interact quite a bit with no masks, she just left to have her test, we think she will probably be positive but she is younger and doesn't have any of the underlying health issues I have so hopefully will do OK if she's positive. I will get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available.

[RanchRoper]

Let's hope the vaccine doesn't cause issues, just heard today on news an ER worker in Alaska ended up in the ER with weird rash & racing heartbeat shortly after getting the shot. Sounds like she'll be ok. Take care out there folks.

[The Wiz]

I was tested yesterday at a VA clinic. Most uncomfortable and slightly painful. I will let the forum know.

My test came back negative. Hang in there, Dave.

[JEBar]

My test came back negative.

sure happy to hear it

[markiver54]

Certainly hope you endure the virus and fight it off Dave.
For the benefit of everyone here though, I have to ask; did you mask and follow all the other guidelines prior to your becoming infected?
I have a friend in his lower 60's who worked construction and was a non mask wearer. He died last week!!!

[BigAl52]

Wish you nothing but the best Dave and Im sure you will be fine.

[dave77]

Certainly hope you endure the virus and fight it off Dave.
For the benefit of everyone here though, I have to ask; did you mask and follow all the other guidelines prior to your becoming infected?
I have a friend in his lower 60's who worked construction and was a non mask wearer. He died last week!!!

Yes, always wore a mask (except at home and in my car) and social distanced as much as possible. I'm retired so only exposure was shopping. My friend is also a dedicated mask wearer although her test results are not back yet so we don't know if she's positive. It's my understanding that masks do help a lot they're not 100% effective.

[markiver54]

Certainly hope you endure the virus and fight it off Dave.
For the benefit of everyone here though, I have to ask; did you mask and follow all the other guidelines prior to your becoming infected?
I have a friend in his lower 60's who worked construction and was a non mask wearer. He died last week!!!

as been noted
Yes, always wore a mask (except at home and in my car) and social distanced as much as possible. I'm retired so only exposure was shopping. My friend is also a dedicated mask wearer although her test results are not back yet so we don't know if she's positive. It's my understanding that masks do help a lot they're not 100% effective.

God bless you Dave! I truly hope you and your friend fair well. Nothing is for certain as has been noted. We can only be aware and hope for the best! Godspeed!
My wife and I have managed to stay in good health...hope to stay that way and that you do as well!!

[Sir Henry]

Take care Dave.

[fortyshooter]

Hope it's only a mild case for you Dave and a speedy recovery! Start taking some Vitamin C and D plus some Zinc.

[RanchRoper]

...and Yukon Jack straight up.

[BigAl52]

Thats the only way to drink whiskey. Straight up just like they did back when the streets were dirt

[RanchRoper]

It might not do anything for what ails ya' but you won't care....

I have been dry now for almost 40 yrs but back in the day me and Jack had some adventures...

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[Cowboy Gun Fan]

A good friend of mine got it who is 69 with other health issues as well. He only had a light case and came out of it just fine. Hope your case is also light. Get well soon !!

[fortyshooter]

It might not do anything for what ails ya' but you won't care....

I have been dry now for almost 40 yrs but back in the day me and Jack had some adventures...



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Should be good for cuts and scrapes too and any other disinfection needs around the barn!