Coronavirus (2022) thread

[Ric]

Apologies for the tardiness in starting the new thread, but been struck down by the virus myself (although symptoms are pretty mild so far, touch wood).

As before, the new thread is for housekeeping purposes as much as anything, as the previous thread had become too big and was causing performance issues.

Also, as before, let’s keep the discussion civil and respectful, and leave the overtly political stuff or conspiracy theories to the separate, relevant threads. Thanks.

 

[SWP's back]

Omicron seemingly continuing to be mild in the USA also:

Omicron Spares U.S. ICUs So Far, Mirroring South Africa

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Stoned Rose]

Been a bit “off” since 29th December.

Decided to do a LF yesterday and was positive. Did a PCR which is also positive.

I now need to isolate for 10 days from the start of symptoms (which would take me up to the 7th) and I can crack on as of the 8th.

Quick questions if BM could assist please -

1. On the 8th do I need to do a test?

2.If so, what if it is still positive?

3. On the 8th, if I’m still “off”, can I crack on with normal life / work etc?

Thanks blues

 

[skiddypants]

Day 1 was Christmas day started feeling a little sick and feeling unwell,put it down to the festivities the night before.
Day 2 very sore throat,face pains down one side and jaw aches, Mrs had back pain.
Day 3 no energy and symptoms getting worse.
Day 4,5 no smell,taste and troble sleeping, ie,like trying to choke on some crap fill your throat hole.
Day 6 started to feel a little better, still testing positive.
Day7 each day just seems to get a little better.
Day 8,9 seems to just lack energy but still testing positive.
Day 10 back at work , its not nice but not the killing machine of the Delta one.
Thats my take enjoy!

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Been a bit “off” since 29th December.

Decided to do a LF yesterday and was positive. Did a PCR which is also positive.

I now need to isolate for 10 days from the start of symptoms (which would take me up to the 7th) and I can crack on as of the 8th.

Quick questions if BM could assist please -

1. On the 8th do I need to do a test?

2.If so, what if it is still positive?

3. On the 8th, if I’m still “off”, can I crack on with normal life / work etc?

Thanks blues

It's 7 days now. You need 2 negative LF tests from day 6 & 7 onwards.

Self-isolation for COVID-19 cases reduced from 10 to 7 days following negative LFD tests

From today, new guidance enables the 10-day self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) to be reduced to 7 days, in most cases.

www.gov.uk

 

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[urban genie]

Returned to work yesrerday and is playing havoc with our department, at least 30% staff off

 

[Stoned Rose]

It's 7 days now. You need 2 negative LF tests from day 6 & 7 onwards.

Self-isolation for COVID-19 cases reduced from 10 to 7 days following negative LFD tests

From today, new guidance enables the 10-day self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) to be reduced to 7 days, in most cases.

www.gov.uk

Thanks mate.

So if I take LFs over the next few days (days 7-10) and they are still positive I still need to isolate.

What’s the crack if after day 10 I take a LF and it’s still positive? Can I just crack on as normal because I’ve completed the 10 day isolation?

 

[andyhinch]

Returned to work yesrerday and is playing havoc with our department, at least 30% staff off

I think staff shortages are going to effect the NHS more than admissions tbh.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Day 1 was Christmas day started feeling a little sick and feeling unwell,put it down to the festivities the night before.
Day 2 very sore throat,face pains down one side and jaw aches, Mrs had back pain.
Day 3 no energy and symptoms getting worse.
Day 4,5 no smell,taste and troble sleeping, ie,like trying to choke on some crap fill your throat hole.
Day 6 started to feel a little better, still testing positive.
Day7 each day just seems to get a little better.
Day 8,9 seems to just lack energy but still testing positive.
Day 10 back at work , its not nice but not the killing machine of the Delta one.
Thats my take enjoy!

Prefer the 12 Days of Xmas to the 10 Days of Covid!

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Thanks mate.

So if I take LFs over the next few days (days 7-10) and they are still positive I still need to isolate.

What’s the crack if after day 10 I take a LF and it’s still positive? Can I just crack on as normal because I’ve completed the 10 day isolation?

That would appear to be the case. Most people I know are taking longer than 7 days to get a clear.

 

[Invisible Man's Bandage]

The Sun is reporting that the requirement to take a PCR test after a positive LFT will be scrapped in the coming days in order to free up capacity. You would just need to isolate for seven days and have negative LFTs on days six and seven to rejoin the world.

Makes sense as with the number of cases now what really is the point of confirmatory PCRs?

Edit: Lead story on The Telegraph too so it's happening.

 

[True_Blue69]

Thanks mate.

So if I take LFs over the next few days (days 7-10) and they are still positive I still need to isolate.

What’s the crack if after day 10 I take a LF and it’s still positive? Can I just crack on as normal because I’ve completed the 10 day isolation?

Providing you have no symptoms such as a temperature, you are fine to do what you please.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Thanks mate.

So if I take LFs over the next few days (days 7-10) and they are still positive I still need to isolate.

What’s the crack if after day 10 I take a LF and it’s still positive? Can I just crack on as normal because I’ve completed the 10 day isolation?

Even if you show as positive you’re not infectious, hence you can crack on with life as normal mate.

Its really the couple of days before you show symptoms and the first 24/48 hours from when you start symptoms that you are infectious, and that’s why they will eventually reduce isolation to 5 days.

 

[Rammy Blue]

That would appear to be the case. Most people I know are taking longer than 7 days to get a clear.

Took me 8 days to get a clear.

 

[Rammy Blue]

The Sun is reporting that the requirement to take a PCR test after a positive LFT will be scrapped in the coming days in order to free up capacity. You would just need to isolate for seven days and have negative LFTs on days six and seven to rejoin the world.

Makes sense as with the number of cases now what really is the point of confirmatory PCRs?

Edit: Lead story on The Telegraph too so it's happening.

This is what I don’t understand in a lot of cases, you know pretty much when you’ve got it, hence why I never bothered with pcr’s both times I’ve had covid.

I can understand if you’re asymptomatic and happen to do a positive lft, but other than that all seems a bit pointless.

 

[Fordyboy46]

It's 7 days now. You need 2 negative LF tests from day 6 & 7 onwards.

Self-isolation for COVID-19 cases reduced from 10 to 7 days following negative LFD tests

From today, new guidance enables the 10-day self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) to be reduced to 7 days, in most cases.

www.gov.uk

Even though that bs test and trace are still saying 10 days self isolation. They need to get their shit together

 

[Fordyboy46]

Thanks mate.

So if I take LFs over the next few days (days 7-10) and they are still positive I still need to isolate.

What’s the crack if after day 10 I take a LF and it’s still positive? Can I just crack on as normal because I’ve completed the 10 day isolation?

I'm sure it's only seven days isolation mate even though test and trace still say ten. Do a lateral on day 6 and 7, if negative you're out. Then just test daily and hope for negative, then you're free

 

[Fordyboy46]

Anyone been left feeling tired and lethargic who's had it. I definitely am

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

This is what I don’t understand in a lot of cases, you know pretty much when you’ve got it, hence why I never bothered with pcr’s both times I’ve had covid.

I can understand if you’re asymptomatic and happen to do a positive lft, but other than that all seems a bit pointless.

I agree but I wonder if other countries will accept a registered, positive LFT as proof of previously infection in the last 90 days.
If not people will be required to PCR before travel possibly causing no end of trouble to those 90 dayers.
Portugal, for instance don't require you to have a PCR if you have proof of prior infection within that period.