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Old 11-20-2020, 7:34pm   #61
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Information I recently saw was that immunity can last up to 6 months. I expect mine to be no different.

*** I think you misunderstood my post. I had COVID. Today I tested negative for it. Meaning the viral load has subsided so as to no longer be detected.
This is very strange... because here at our workplace, most of our recovered folks who tested positive at the onset of their illness continue to test positive for Covid on the PCR test for a couple of months.... I don’t expect to get a negative result until sometime next year, even though I will return to work a lot sooner.

At my workplace, after initially testing positive, we can return to work after 14 days as long as we are asymptomatic. They specially do not want a retest because many, if not most retests continue to show positive for months.
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Fortunately, this is the way my parents are going. Barely any symptoms.
that's very good to hear. we both lucked out in that regard. I figured the worst for sure when mine both tested Positive.
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This is very strange... because here at our workplace, most of our recovered folks who tested positive at the onset of their illness continue to test positive for Covid on the PCR test for a couple of months.... I don’t expect to get a negative result until sometime next year, even though I will return to work a lot sooner.
I have a limited knowledge of how it works, but the test I took is an RT LAMP test. similar to PCR.

Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
Technology overview
Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) is a similar process to RT-PCR, but instead
of using a series of temperature changes to produce copies of the viral DNA, LAMP is
conducted at a constant temperature of 60-65°C.
The amount of DNA produced in LAMP is much higher than in RT-PCR and a positive test
result can be seen visually without requiring a machine to read the results.
LAMP is a newer technique compared to RT-PCR, but is technically simple and easy for a
trained scientist to perform, making it a potentially useful technique for detection of COVID19. As it is a newer technology, there is less evidence on its use, but diagnostic companies
are currently performing clinical trials to support it.
How it works
LAMP assays for COVID-19 start with the collection of samples from the nose or throat using
a swab, but can also use samples collected using other methods too such as mucus
produced from hard coughing.
Like RT-PCR, the viral RNA in the sample is converted to DNA which allows it to be copied.
The amplification of the viral DNA using LAMP technology and reagents can be detected
when the reaction mixture is turned cloudy due to the production of a chemical called
‘magnesium pyrophosphate’. As this cloudiness can be seen by the naked eye, it allows for
easy diagnosis of COVID-19 by scientists and clinicians.
The accuracy of the results can be improved by using special fluorescent dyes or colour
changing dyes in the reaction mixture.
As the dyes interact with the viral DNA, the intensity of the light or colour change can be
measured to give the approximate number of viral RNA molecules that were initially in the
sample.
What does the test detect?
Like RT-PCR, LAMP detects whether or not viral RNA is present in samples from a patient.
It does this by capturing and amplifying regions of the virus’ genetic material, usually the
Spike protein, N protein, Envelope or multiple regions at once (see virus diagram in RT-PCR
section above).
Samples can be collected in the same way as they are for RT-PCR, usually from the nose or
throat using long or short swabs, or through mucus produced when a person coughs
strongly. In order to measure the viral RNA, it must be converted to DNA using an enzyme
and copied many times. The results of the test are determined based on the cloudiness or
colour change of the reaction mixture.
What does the result mean?
Like RT-PCR, LAMP tests are highly sensitive and reliable if performed on a sample from
an infected part of the body whilst an active infection is occurring.
Positive test result: - A positive LAMP result means that the person the sample was taken
from is currently infected by the virus.
Negative test result: - A negative LAMP result could mean that the person is not currently
infected by this virus, the virus is not present at the site the sample was taken from, or that it
is too early, or too late in the infection to detect replicating virus.
This is why when test
results are negative, new patient samples are taken a few days later to reduce the chance of
incorrectly missing an infected person.
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After 12 days of COVID, I just tested negative !!! If I test negative on Monday, I can return to work.



2 nights of chills
3 days of constant fever
10 days of stomach issues
7 days with no sense of smell (and counting)
4 days of congestion
2 days of coughing (still mild coughing)
13 days of yo-yo temperatures with 101.1 being the most recent last night and a peak of around 102.4 a couple days ago.

I woke up this morning and I knew something flipped. I knew there was a change even though I still felt very fatigued. I arranged to go get tested and found out a short time ago it was negative.

My summary:

The flu = Hitting your thumb with a hammer
Covid = Having your thumb caught in vice grips for two weeks

Hard to say which is actually worse. I equate Covid to someone with their finger and inch from your face saying "I'm not touching you" endlessy 24/7 for two weeks.
Glad to hear you're in the 99.98% category. Hope your 'rents are as well.

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We have seen an uptick at positive cases at work. Our plant manager is a total ass hat control freak and is taking things to the extreme. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lawsuit against him and the corporation soon, initiated by a Salary member.
On another note, when the vaccine is available how are you going to tell who has taken it or not? I'd like to see the first corporation mandate the vaccine. Are they ready for the legal liabilities from that? I bet the lawyers are drooling waiting for that moment.
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We have seen an uptick at positive cases at work. Our plant manager is a total ass hat control freak and is taking things to the extreme. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lawsuit against him and the corporation soon, initiated by a Salary member.
On another note, when the vaccine is available how are you going to tell who has taken it or not? I'd like to see the first corporation mandate the vaccine. Are they ready for the legal liabilities from that? I bet the lawyers are drooling waiting for that moment.
I foresee legislation about the vaccine and discriminating against those who do or do not get it.
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BTDT. no big deal!
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Old 12-03-2020, 11:08pm   #69
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So checking my payslip it appears that while I don't get the off days back I did get paid for all three sick days and four vacation days.
I am commission based on department total sales so usually when off I don't get paid time off, I just don't have anything deducted from my salary. This time they actually paid me extra, but at half rate. I still came out ahead.
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Hey Clark, any update?

Hope all is well
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Hey Clark, any update?

Hope all is well
He's posting updates in this thread \/

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My cough is pretty much gone although I'm still having chronic fatigue issues. Covid seems to cause that in 1/3 of the people that have it
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My cough is pretty much gone although I'm still having chronic fatigue issues. Covid seems to cause that in 1/3 of the people that have it
Good to see you’re on the mend. For awhile, I was worried Molly was going to post up in the rainbow bridge thread.
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Bleach and UV?

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All I have left is an annoying cough that goes away about 30 minutes after I remove my mask. I also still have a very weak sense of smell. I'd rather have the cough than the loss of smell. I love to smell food cooking and seeing it without the aroma isn't the same.

I can smell strong odors like Vicks, and Lysol, without being real close. I can smell bar soap and deodorant only if they are right at the tip of my nose. I can't smell any cologne, meat cooking, onions, pepper, Tobasco, fruit, candles, air freshener, or my dog when she got wet in the rain.

My dad is pretty sick. His fatigue has him nearly bedridden. He lost his sense of smell AND taste. He drinks TONS of water but still seems dehydrated. He also won't be admitted to the hospital because his fever is low grade and his oxygen is 96-97.

My mom is practically asymptomatic. They are both getting tested Monday. We are pretty sure both of them will be negative. My dad has some secondary infection going on, we think. Bad cold or flu caught while he had covid.
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My dad has some secondary infection going on, we think. Bad cold or flu caught while he had covid.
Is he coughing up yellow or green stuff? If so, hopefully he's taking something for it. That is my case (still ongoing).
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Off the phone with fellow hadn't heard from in months, was in hospital with bad pancreatic infection and popped for kung flu. Well he's a diabetic now, hoping it'll ease up when heals up. Dr's believe kung flu attacked his pancreas. Kidneys aren't doing well either unfortunately.
Not an old guy either.
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Is he coughing up yellow or green stuff? If so, hopefully he's taking something for it. That is my case (still ongoing).
Not coughing anything up. Just coughing. Also, he drinks bottles and bottles of water and has to pee every 15 minutes, but his lips are cracked and dry and he said it's like he isn't making enough saliva.
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