So do you think you're eventually going to get Covid?

Yes. It will come from me going to work, I truly don't expect to avoid it forever.

I started feeling poorly on Wednesday and cancelled Christmas Eve lunch at my brother and sister-in-law's house. I tried to get a test on Thursday, but no luck. I got my hands on some of the home tests today, and before the 10 minutes was up, I could see the pink positive line. I've placed a call with my doctor to see what the next steps are.

I received the 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine on 4/1, but hadn't gotten the booster due to a breast MRI on 11/30 and a scheduled mammogram on 1/3 - the vaccine can lead to swollen lymph nodes in the armpit on the arm you received the shot in, and I didn't want to take any chances.

My mom, who lives with me, surprisingly tested negative today. She has a compromised immune system, so I am shocked she doesn't have it. We're going to do another test tomorrow to rule out a false negative.

We were up in Rochester for a bunch of appointments at the Mayo Clinic the week before Christmas, so I think i must have gotten at some point during our travels.

Just been reading an article here in the UK about how spreadable things are.

 www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/27/omicron-absences-leave-public-services-in-a-perilous-state

It says there  are staff shortages everywhere due to Omicron . Health care, Schools , Hospitals, household waste collections , trains , local councils ......

Oh no!  I hope that you recover quickly without long-term effects. 

I had it right before Christmas.  Didn’t get my booster as I had a tetanus shot on 12/1 and Dr. told me to wait a couple of weeks before getting my booster.  Dh had his booster before Thanksgiving and remained COVID free.  Watch your cough.  When mine became productive and I started coughing up yucky stuff, my Dr. Rx’d a Z-pack to help me avoid pneumonia.  It worked and I recovered in time for Christmas.

Thankful that it wasn’t too awful, stuffed up head, runny nose, low-grade temp and coughing for a few days.  Ds 26 also had it but he had a higher fever, sore throat and some congestion but no cough.  I was a lot sicker with pneumonia about 15 years ago.

There is always a chance. But ds is home schooled and sees a 1:1 teacher 3x a week, both masked with 6' between. Dd is taking college classes online.

Dh is a teacher but we are in Ca where masks are mandatory and kids are spaced and he doesn't get close. His district has a solid policy for returning and great covid tracing. Even when he does outside activities kids are masked (don't have to be but they choose to do so).

I shop early to beat crowds. Don't eat inside restaurants. Always wear my mask. I have been at the Uni Hospital as far back as 2 weeks ago and zero symptoms. They do keep possible covid patients outside.

We avoid crowds but still go out.

3 of the 4 of us are boostered. Ds isn't eligible yet due to age.

So if one of us got it, I would be a bit shocked.

Thank you, elaine and purplebee. I typed most of this response while waiting for the doctor ordered test. I guess I misunderstood the doctor's office when they called - it's a rapid test that should have results within the hour. The nurse said it will most likely be positive though.

I posted a picture of my positive home test on Instagram, and my anti vaxxer, multiple MLM shilling cousin was telling me about how there are a ton of false positives in the rapid tests. I tried to be nice in my response, but I couldn't help but massively roll my eyes at her. 🙄

Then again, she and her family, along with one of her sisters and her family, got covid last Christmas. Her other sister got it this year, and she made a FB post thanking everyone who brought food and stuff while she and her family were sick. She included their parents, and the two sister who got sick at Christmas jumped in the comments complaining that their parents hadn't helped them when they were sick (despite the fact they live further away). 🙄🙄🙄

Thank you; that’s reassuring! We’re up to 7 of the 14 testing positive now. :-(

I feel confident about not contracting Covid. I am a teacher and I am required to maintain 6 feet from students. I am vaccinated and boosted. When I do get close to a student I make sure that it is brief. I also have never had to be tested as well. I do get out often but I always wear a mask and stay away from other people as much as possible. People where I live are compliant with mask mandates so this helps.

I’m sorry; I hope you recover quickly!

Lol, you must teach older kids. The six foot thing is impossible with the littles. K-1 need hands on help with stuff every day. Once a week I have the unmasked special ed preK students climbing all over me.

Even keeping a distance, though, ventilation is a concern. Are you able to keep your windows open all year?

I am a middle school teacher-librarian. Our building is only 10 years old with high ceilings and the halls are open to the 2 floors. My library is large so I don’t open windows. Only one teacher in my building has contracted Covid but she is unvaccinated due to either religious or medical reasons. She is required to test weekly. We do have 1 sped student who does not wear a mask so those teachers are provided with N95 masks. We have a population of about 550 students and a week doesn’t go by when a student contracts Covid (usually more than one). 
I have taught preschool in the past so I understand that it is definitely more hands on. For the most part the students are good about wearing there masks and I strictly enforce this. Some teachers are a little more lax.

I was sure I wouldn't get it, but then tested positive yesterday! I've been so careful with masking and staying away from people and large gatherings, but somehow managed to come into contact with it. The ironic thing is that I was scheduled to get my booster the day I tested positive! Hubby tested positive too, and he's fully vaccinated and boosted. Our symptoms have been fairly mild, but I'm still pissed I got it!!