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Covid

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Flute56 · 27/09/2024 19:36

Ive got covid. How worrying is the new variant and why are they still not insisting we wear masks.

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StrikeItMucky · 27/09/2024 21:15

I think I might have covid. Last week I had a headache every single day! It subsided for a couple of days and then I had a migraine for 2 days. Went to bed last night feeling a bit rough and then woke up this morning feeling dreadful.
I can't test as I don't have any but the symptoms feel the same as the 2nd time I had it... apart from the lower back pain that @Thmssngvwlsrnd mentions, and freezing cold extremities that turn white/blue and severe pins and needles?? I work in health care so it's part and parcel of the job I suppose!

Thmssngvwlsrnd · 27/09/2024 21:01

I tested positive last Saturday. I only tested because I'd had a headache for 5 days then woke up Saturday aching all over. I'm starting to feel better now that it's coming out. The worst thing has been lower back pain, which I wasn't expecting. I Hooe you feel better soon OP 💐

MathsMum3 · 27/09/2024 20:58

Because apparently we should ignore Covid now, despite the fact that many people have had severe long term effects.

Thank goodness for vaccinations, because yes, they mean symptoms are generally less severe for most people, but longer term effects are still unknown.

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Flute56 · 27/09/2024 20:55

Melodysmum12 · 27/09/2024 20:44

Because Dr’s are allowed to perform operations even if they’re Covid positive so that tells you all you need to know!!

Masks and lockdown ruined lives just as much as the actual virus!

I think that is so unprofessional to perform operation while your covid positive that is disgusting

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Melodysmum12 · 27/09/2024 20:44

Because Dr’s are allowed to perform operations even if they’re Covid positive so that tells you all you need to know!!

Masks and lockdown ruined lives just as much as the actual virus!

HotDogJumpingFrogHaveACookie · 27/09/2024 20:40

Because by and large, people have built enough immunity to it, and can be vaccinated against the side effects of it if they want.

Nobody wears a mask for any other contagious illness and covid is really no different.

Daisypod · 27/09/2024 19:40

I had covid last week, obviously can't say what variant it was but I wasn't too bad. I could still make a cup of tea, put a wash on but didn't really feel like doing much. Was better within a week

GoodEveningMiss · 27/09/2024 19:39

I don't ever see anyone wearing masks anymore

Pandasnacks · 27/09/2024 19:38

Why would we still need to wear masks? It's been years!

Hippywannabe · 27/09/2024 19:37

I tested positive today too. Feel really rough.

GoodEveningMiss · 27/09/2024 19:37

Who is 'they'?

ItTook9Years · 27/09/2024 19:36

Because we live with it now. Wear a mask if you want.