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DC feeling ill, negative LFT, school tomorrow

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Mycatcontrolsmymovements · 05/09/2021 11:53

Hello

Not really sure what to do. DC has complained of a sore throat and headaches this weekend. He woke early morning feeling rubbish, snotty nose, really sore throat, slight temp, blocked ear, headache. For context, he never gets ill, I cant remember the last time he had a cold.

I did a LFT and it was negative. Although tbh, he hates them and so not sure how well it went.

What do I do about school tomorrow? Pre-covid I wouldn't have chalked it to a cold and thought nothing of it. I know colds still exist and it probably is just a cold but now, you always think but what if its covid! Fwiw, I feel a bit run down with a blocked ear too but I have had a really stressful time at work so thought it was just that.

Should I test again, keep off school etc or just plough on?

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Mycatcontrolsmymovements · 07/09/2021 08:41

PCR done and with testing centre. DS feeling better bar snot today

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Theonlyoneiknow · 07/09/2021 09:32

It's so hard right now as there are sooo many other bugs/colds on the go. We have been floored recently, in bed, with it but negative PCRs

QueenHofScotland · 07/09/2021 12:30

We did our test just after 9.30. Hoping it’s back before tomorrow morning but the test centre was so busy so I think we might have a longer wait.

Mycatcontrolsmymovements · 07/09/2021 18:47

Test negative and he is feeling much better!

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theneverendinglaundry · 07/09/2021 19:44

Hurrah!

I read an article today about lfts being 89% accurate if you use them as soon as symptoms start..... will try to find the link!

QueenFreesia2021 · 07/09/2021 21:17

Great news! We are still waiting for our results! I’m in Scotland. Waited just under 24hrs last week for other DD. So hoping for results in the morning

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