The coronavirus

dignin · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear that. Sending good vibes to you and your wife. Keep us updated if you can.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

dignin said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear that. Sending good vibes to you and your wife. Keep us updated if you can.

Will do. I appreciate it very much 👍🏼👍🏼

Ledbetterman10 · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

hedonist · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

OnWis97 said:

I don't know that I'm embarrased to be white. But I sure get down on white people sometimes.

I get down on just people sometimes. Shitty people come in all shapes sizes and color.

Amen to that. And you and your wife take good care of yourselves and each other right now.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

hedonist said:

nicknyr15 said:

OnWis97 said:

I don't know that I'm embarrased to be white. But I sure get down on white people sometimes.

I get down on just people sometimes. Shitty people come in all shapes sizes and color.

Amen to that. And you and your wife take good care of yourselves and each other right now.

🙏🏼

Ledbetterman10 · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

No way. I'm terrified of that up-the-nose-and-to-the-back-of-your-head test. I remember having a similar test done as a child for one reason or another and it was just awful. And that didn't seem to even go back nearly as far as I assume this does.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

No way. I'm terrified of that up-the-nose-and-to-the-back-of-your-head test. I remember having a similar test done as a child for one reason or another and it was just awful. And that didn't seem to even go back nearly as far as I assume this does.

Dude it sucks. Dreading when I have to take another one to make sure I’m negative.

Ledbetterman10 · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

No way. I'm terrified of that up-the-nose-and-to-the-back-of-your-head test. I remember having a similar test done as a child for one reason or another and it was just awful. And that didn't seem to even go back nearly as far as I assume this does.

Dude it sucks. Dreading when I have to take another one to make sure I’m negative.

I cringe just at the medical picture of it.

cblock4life · August 2020

HughFreakingDillon said:

hedonist said:

cblock4life said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

anyone consider that the asshole in chief's bungling of the virus response was in part to try to control the populace?

I also agreed with your feelings regarding the issues that face blacks, minorities. I to feel embarrassed to be white sometimes.

Wow, really?

I’ve never felt shame for who I am, especially my skin color - just as I feel no “pride” as such. I don’t judge people by the things over which they have no control; I would hope the same is afforded me.

Otherwise, what’s the point?

yeah, i'm not sure what this person is referring to. i don't recall ever stating i'm embarrassed to be white.

Here’s wha I was referring to and misinterpreted it...sorry

Quote) with how angry i am over this, as a privileged and safe white male canadian, i simply cannot fathom the anger i'd feel if were a black male american. i simply can't. do i agree with rioti

static111 · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

That sucks dude I hope you just have mild symptoms and a quick recovery and the thing avoids your wife completely.

mace1229 · August 2020

I had a test last week. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected based off everything I heard. Unless they weren't doing it right. The responses vary so much I wonder if not everyone goes in as far or if some people are just sensitive to their nose. But I wouldn't hesitate to do it again and I'm a huge wuss with medical procedures.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

static111 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

That sucks dude I hope you just have mild symptoms and a quick recovery and the thing avoids your wife completely.

Thanks man. Me too!!

oftenreading · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Good luck for a mild case and speedy recovery

oftenreading · August 2020

mace1229 said:

I had a test last week. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected based off everything I heard. Unless they weren't doing it right. The responses vary so much I wonder if not everyone goes in as far or if some people are just sensitive to their nose. But I wouldn't hesitate to do it again and I'm a huge wuss with medical procedures.

There's more than one way to test. You might have just gotten the nasal swab.

For initial diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, CDC recommends collecting and testing an upper respiratory specimen. The following are acceptable specimens:

A nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
An oropharyngeal (OP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
A nasal mid-turbinate swab collected by a healthcare provider or by a supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked tapered swab); or
An anterior nares (nasal swab) specimen collected by a healthcare provider or by home or supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked or spun polyester swab); or
Nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or nasal wash/aspirate (NW) specimen collected by a healthcare provider.

Edit: I think they are also trialing saliva samples

nicknyr15 · August 2020

oftenreading said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Good luck for a mild case and speedy recovery

Thank you very much.

mace1229 · August 2020

oftenreading said:

mace1229 said:

I had a test last week. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected based off everything I heard. Unless they weren't doing it right. The responses vary so much I wonder if not everyone goes in as far or if some people are just sensitive to their nose. But I wouldn't hesitate to do it again and I'm a huge wuss with medical procedures.

There's more than one way to test. You might have just gotten the nasal swab.

For initial diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, CDC recommends collecting and testing an upper respiratory specimen. The following are acceptable specimens:
A nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
An oropharyngeal (OP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
A nasal mid-turbinate swab collected by a healthcare provider or by a supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked tapered swab); or
An anterior nares (nasal swab) specimen collected by a healthcare provider or by home or supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked or spun polyester swab); or
Nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or nasal wash/aspirate (NW) specimen collected by a healthcare provider.
Edit: I think they are also trialing saliva samples

Thanks for sharing. That makes sense. I knew there was more than one way, but I thought all nose swabs were the same. Whatever mine was, they should do that. They just circled a swab around my nose for about 5 seconds.

Poncier · August 2020

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

My wife had that test a couple weeks back (went in for another reason, her Dr. said, "might as well test while you're here") and she said it was awful as well.

Hope for the best for you nd your wife. Stay well.

oftenreading · August 2020

mace1229 said:

oftenreading said:

mace1229 said:

I had a test last week. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected based off everything I heard. Unless they weren't doing it right. The responses vary so much I wonder if not everyone goes in as far or if some people are just sensitive to their nose. But I wouldn't hesitate to do it again and I'm a huge wuss with medical procedures.

There's more than one way to test. You might have just gotten the nasal swab.

For initial diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2, CDC recommends collecting and testing an upper respiratory specimen. The following are acceptable specimens:
A nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
An oropharyngeal (OP) specimen collected by a healthcare provider; or
A nasal mid-turbinate swab collected by a healthcare provider or by a supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked tapered swab); or
An anterior nares (nasal swab) specimen collected by a healthcare provider or by home or supervised onsite self-collection (using a flocked or spun polyester swab); or
Nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or nasal wash/aspirate (NW) specimen collected by a healthcare provider.
Edit: I think they are also trialing saliva samples

Thanks for sharing. That makes sense. I knew there was more than one way, but I thought all nose swabs were the same. Whatever mine was, they should do that. They just circled a swab around my nose for about 5 seconds.

I don't have time at work today to look up the data comparing the different methods but will try to do that at some point.

nicknyr15 · August 2020

Poncier said:

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

nicknyr15 said:

Well , I definitely caught this thing. Been super careful from February. Followed all the precautions. Went for a test on Wednesday and I’m awaiting results. My employee called out Monday and just got his positive result back. There’s no way I don’t have it. We wear masks all day but it’s a 10 hour day so we do pull them down in between customers. Dry cough and low grade fever first 2 days , yesterday felt slightly worse and lost taste and smell. Woke up today feeling better but my chest is a little sore, could be from all the coughing and I still have no taste or smell. So far very mild but still scary. My wife will be next I’m sure. I’m slightly concerned about her. She’s in good health but does have asthma. The anxiety and fear of what’s to come next fucking blows. I spend my days so uncomfortable in a mask, yelling at customers without masks, constantly sanitizing my hands and my entire store. We took this very seriously and were only serving one customer at a time in February, while my mayor was still urging people to go see a movie. All it takes is one slight mistake I guess or a little bad luck.

Sorry to hear this. I imagine your wife has been tested too?

She went this morning. I guess im
a baby because I thought the test was awful. She didn’t seem to think so lol.

My wife had that test a couple weeks back (went in for another reason, her Dr. said, "might as well test while you're here") and she said it was awful as well.

Hope for the best for you nd your wife. Stay well.

Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

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