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Another covid thread .sorry ,I’m very worried I might have covid coming on. I was in close contact to someone yesterday at work who has been confirmed definitely positive (it’s been slightly over 24hrs and my current test showing negative) .but I worry this could possibly change tomorrow.
It would ruin family plans and I’m not even vaxed for personal reasons .
If it shows negative tomorrow then is it conclusive I don’t have it?? In the meantime I’m assuming I’ve got it until proven otherwise
It would ruin family plans and I’m not even vaxed for personal reasons .
If it shows negative tomorrow then is it conclusive I don’t have it?? In the meantime I’m assuming I’ve got it until proven otherwise
First stop panicking, it won’t help you.
Second it takes 4-6 days to become positive but this varies. It won’t come in 24 hours.
Thirdly nothing you can do but wait. If you think you have had very close contact then you could cancel to protect others or just go for it. We are all going to get omicron and for most it will be fine.
Second it takes 4-6 days to become positive but this varies. It won’t come in 24 hours.
Thirdly nothing you can do but wait. If you think you have had very close contact then you could cancel to protect others or just go for it. We are all going to get omicron and for most it will be fine.
My son caught it on Christmas Eve we think.
Started feeling a bit off Sunday night, was completely floored on Monday but tested negative. He felt ok on Tuesday but tested positive. I'm fairly certain I'll have it but I test negative for now. Everyone else that was with us on Christmas Eve has tested positive by Tuesday, so 72 hours-ish after we suspected we were exposed.
Started feeling a bit off Sunday night, was completely floored on Monday but tested negative. He felt ok on Tuesday but tested positive. I'm fairly certain I'll have it but I test negative for now. Everyone else that was with us on Christmas Eve has tested positive by Tuesday, so 72 hours-ish after we suspected we were exposed.
interstellar said:
First stop panicking, it won’t help you.
Second it takes 4-6 days to become positive but this varies. It won’t come in 24 hours.
Thirdly nothing you can do but wait. If you think you have had very close contact then you could cancel to protect others or just go for it. We are all going to get omicron and for most it will be fine.
That’s interesting.i won’t be around anyone until I know the final result .Second it takes 4-6 days to become positive but this varies. It won’t come in 24 hours.
Thirdly nothing you can do but wait. If you think you have had very close contact then you could cancel to protect others or just go for it. We are all going to get omicron and for most it will be fine.
The positive case mentioned had sudden onset of cough but felt fine then tested positive earlier today so seemed to show up fairly quickly but as you mention this varies
I tried to take some precautions like opening window and washing hands even though I wasn’t aware he might have covid .it seems more than likely it will show after a while and holiday in a week will be cancelled
Five or six days commonly until infection develops.
False negatives with LFTs are relatively common and with PCR are not uncommon. (So they are good at telling you if you are infected but bad at telling you if you are not infected).
Get a PCR test if you develop symptoms. Try to maintain distancing and wear a face covering when around other people.
Get vaccinated.
False negatives with LFTs are relatively common and with PCR are not uncommon. (So they are good at telling you if you are infected but bad at telling you if you are not infected).
Get a PCR test if you develop symptoms. Try to maintain distancing and wear a face covering when around other people.
Get vaccinated.
I got an email on Monday from NHS to say I was exposed to someone who subsequently tested positive. It was on a flight last Thursday ( they dont tell you that but the ten days worked out to that flight and of course they know where i was sitting due to the PLF form). By Saturday night I was feeling under the weather and felt like i had a chill coming on. Had a bit of a restless night and woke up feeling feverish and bathed in sweat Sunday morning - basically feeling too hot then too cold, bit achy etc. I tested positive on a Lat flow on Tuesday morning (yesterday) and also had some tightness in the throat and some catarrh but my sense of smell and taste intact. Minimal coughing.
Did the PCR this morning and awaiting the results.
I’m in the same boat as the OP regards vax status by the way.
Did the PCR this morning and awaiting the results.
I’m in the same boat as the OP regards vax status by the way.
For clarity I’m sure those suggesting the OP gets vaccinated for covid aren’t suggesting he gets himself vaccinated while he awaits a test result or, in the case that test result is positive, within 28 days of testing positive (or under the direction of a doctor).
I’d like to hope those persons respect their informed choice on the matter in any case.
I’d like to hope those persons respect their informed choice on the matter in any case.
Mark V GTD said:
I got an email on Monday from NHS to say I was exposed to someone who subsequently tested positive. It was on a flight last Thursday ( they dont tell you that but the ten days worked out to that flight and of course they know where i was sitting due to the PLF form). By Saturday night I was feeling under the weather and felt like i had a chill coming on. Had a bit of a restless night and woke up feeling feverish and bathed in sweat Sunday morning - basically feeling too hot then too cold, bit achy etc. I tested positive on a Lat flow on Tuesday morning (yesterday) and also had some tightness in the throat and some catarrh but my sense of smell and taste intact. Minimal coughing.
Did the PCR this morning and awaiting the results.
I’m in the same boat as the OP regards vax status by the way.
Think they let everyone on the flight know! Unless maybe you are in the posh seats up front or up top! Did the PCR this morning and awaiting the results.
I’m in the same boat as the OP regards vax status by the way.
smn159 said:
He's worried about catching a virus for which an effective vaccine is available, so it's pretty sound advice
Despite having now possibly caught said virus! Bit late to be vaccinated right now. As to whether he will be better protected if he has the vaccine after he has recovered, in my opinion, the jury is still out.I mean even the government are saying that 2 doses of the vaccine might not give you enough protection for omicron!
Boringvolvodriver said:
Think they let everyone on the flight know! Unless maybe you are in the posh seats up front or up top!
It was Dreamliner and I was in row 1 and on board for nine hours. Doubt they would have informed all 300 passengers but I’m just guessing. Person next to me seemed a bit listless and just slept through the whole flight and refused all food and drink!
Edited by Mark V GTD on Wednesday 29th December 20:12
I LFD test twice a day and PCR once a week and process hundreds more. Staff are having negative LFDs but positive PCRs (mostly no symptoms). A postal PCR will take a good few days for return result but I know of some centres you can walk in for a quick turnaround. PCR test is going to be your best option.
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