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Post by Catscratch on Jan 5, 2022 12:15:26 GMT -6
Given how "accurate" tests are and you guys' symptoms...I'd lean towards you guys having had Omicron. JMO When setting up these tests, there is always a battle between false positives and false negatives. My daughter tested negative but has now lost taste and smell. All her test means is that they didn’t find it at that particular time of sample collection. Yet we make all of these black and white decisions based on the test results. I fear that wade will be right. Loss of taste and smell is not a common symptom of Omicron like it is with other variants. I've believed since very early that we all will be exposed. At what point will it shift from pandemic to endemic? I see no way that it isn't already there. |
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Post by Sandbur on Jan 5, 2022 12:24:37 GMT -6
When setting up these tests, there is always a battle between false positives and false negatives. My daughter tested negative but has now lost taste and smell. All her test means is that they didn’t find it at that particular time of sample collection. Yet we make all of these black and white decisions based on the test results. I fear that wade will be right. Loss of taste and smell is not a common symptom of Omicron like it is with other variants. I've believed since it became obvious that we all will be exposed. At what point will it shift from pandemic to endemic? I see no way that it isn't already there. News reports say parts of the country are still 50% delta. News reports... ha, ha. What to believe.  |
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Post by Catscratch on Jan 5, 2022 12:38:46 GMT -6
Loss of taste and smell is not a common symptom of Omicron like it is with other variants. I've believed since it became obvious that we all will be exposed. At what point will it shift from pandemic to endemic? I see no way that it isn't already there. News reports say parts of the country are still 50% delta. News reports... ha, ha. What to believe.  I know what NOT to believe... and that's the news. I'm 100% peer review studies and habitat forums now when looking for facts. I don't watch news and have completely shut off talk radio. It's all hate and manipulation. Zero interest in anything they have to sell. |
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Post by kooch on Jan 5, 2022 12:53:35 GMT -6
Habitat forums are my go-to for all things medicine. |
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Post by smsmith on Jan 5, 2022 13:18:30 GMT -6
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Post by Catscratch on Jan 5, 2022 13:44:46 GMT -6
Wait... I thought influenza went away due to covid protocols!?! Isn't that how they explained the lack of flu cases when rona numbers went up so high? Isn't that also when they were using the tests that couldn't distinguish between the virus's that cause the flu, rona, and the cold? Flurona, that rolls off the tongue nicely. I'm going to use the shit out of that word! |
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Post by smsmith on Jan 5, 2022 13:50:29 GMT -6
Wait... I thought influenza went away due to covid protocols!?! Isn't that how they explained the lack of flu cases when rona numbers went up so high? Isn't that also when they were using the tests that couldn't distinguish between the virus's that cause the flu, rona, and the cold? Flurona, that rolls off the tongue nicely. I'm going to use the shit out of that word! I think the media is throwing terms out there to see what sticks. If Flurona is shown to take off via search engine hits, it will become the buzzword du jour. |
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Post by Sandbur on Jan 5, 2022 14:09:27 GMT -6
What a bunch of crap. Ci infections happen all of the time. Now everybody needs to get both vaccinations. Will they worry about poor responses to too many vaccines at once or just keep recommending boosters? |
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Post by smsmith on Jan 6, 2022 11:07:36 GMT -6
Mask mandates back in the Shitties. Pretty sure I called that one a few pages ago. Probably keep them in place until spring  |
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Post by kooch on Jan 6, 2022 11:14:59 GMT -6
Mask mandates back in the Shitties. Pretty sure I called that one a few pages ago. Probably keep them in place until spring  Business lunch was canceled today because of the covid.... I was looking forward to a steak. |
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Post by Foggy on Jan 6, 2022 15:17:25 GMT -6
I was into Minneapolis Heart Institute for an appointment this morning. They are a part of Alina hospitals and clinics. One of the bigger organizations in the state. The Cardiologist told us that just 1/2 hour before our visit.....that Alina doctors will not be making face to face contact with patients starting next week. Most surgery is being postponed. Nursing and Doctor shortage due to covid and full hospitals are forcing closes. All doctor appointments would be via teleconference. He did not know how he was going to care for some folks without office visits and testing, etc.
Covid is running rampant. Serious stuff here folks.....don't get sick. (and dont shoot the messengers). Grin.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 6, 2022 15:22:27 GMT -6
I saw that Mayo laid off 700 employees today
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Post by Reagan on Jan 6, 2022 15:28:34 GMT -6
I was into Minneapolis Heart Institute for an appointment this morning. They are a part of Alina hospitals and clinics. One of the bigger organizations in the state. The Cardiologist told us that just 1/2 hour before our visit.....that Alina doctors will not be making face to face contact with patients starting next week. Most surgery is being postponed. Nursing and Doctor shortage due to covid LAYOFFS & mandates and full hospitals are forcing closes. All doctor appointments would be via teleconference. He did not know how he was going to care for some folks without office visits and testing, etc. Covid is running rampant. Serious stuff here folks.....don't get sick. (and dont shoot the messengers). Grin. Fixed it for ya. |
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Post by buckvelvet on Jan 6, 2022 15:50:32 GMT -6
Coworker announced she was getting boosted today. Regret was on her face today (Pfizer) she said the 1st 2 didn't hurt. She said 'I can barely raise my arm it hurts so bad'.
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Post by badgerfowl on Jan 6, 2022 16:43:00 GMT -6
I saw that Mayo laid off 700 employees today That should help with the shortages. Liberalism is a mental disorder. |
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