topic Re: Covid Quarantine Length in Wellness

Covid Quarantine Length

nanny24 — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:56:58 GMT

Well, my hubby and I finally got Covid after dodging it all this time. His PA told him to quarantine 5 days after the symptoms started, then mask for 2 days. My Dr. said quarantine 5 days after the symptoms started, then mask for 5 days. Everyone says differently, how do we know what is correct?

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:10:29 GMT

My doctor recommends 5 days of quarantine, then 5 days of masking.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:10:59 GMT

I would quarantine the length of time both drs suggested and stay masked as long as you feel comfortable wearing one....definitely more than two days. I would make sure to find a good mask so it will actually offer some protection. Sounds like you both have a mild case if both drs feel five days of quarantine is adequate. I know the new Omicron variant is said to be highly contagious,is not dissuaded by the vaccines or boosters, but not as severe...effects the head with congestion rather than the lungs, which is a good thing I guess. Don't know which version you and your hubby have, but I hope you both feel better soon.

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RedTop — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:14:59 GMT

@nanny24

The quarantine length was the same amount time; the only variance in the instructions was how long to wear a mask.

Depending on your lifestyle as to how often you are out and about, where you go, who you come in frequent contact with, such as children and older adults, you should be able to determine how long you need to wear a mask when out of your home. What's correct is based on your personal routine.

In my situation, I am around my 88 year old mother and immunocompromised husband, so masking would be important to me.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:22:19 GMT

I wear a mask every time I go to a public place. Not only is a protection against Covid but also flu (rampant in my area) and colds. I don't need any of these things in my life.

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Icegoddess — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:25:47 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
I would quarantine the length of time both drs suggested and stay masked as long as you feel comfortable wearing one....definitely more than two days. I would make sure to find a good mask so it will actually offer some protection. Sounds like you both have a mild case if both drs feel five days of quarantine is adequate. I know the new Omicron variant is said to be highly contagious,is not dissuaded by the vaccines or boosters, but not as severe...effects the head with congestion rather than the lungs, which is a good thing I guess. Don't know which version you and your hubby have, but I hope you both feel better soon.

If those are the symptoms, I'll never know if I get it. I wake up congested every morning.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:31:31 GMT

Just saw on the national news that the flu season was close to an end...I know plenty of people who have had what they think is the flu, but don't know if they were tested for it. The symptoms of the latest variant are head congestion rather than cough and lung problems. I guess fever and/ or body aches might be the difference as far as symptoms go. I had a flu shot as I do each year so have made it through the flu season I suppose, unscathed.

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ciao_bella — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:43:31 GMT

@Kachina624 Same for me with the mask! Besides, it's not only for me but more so for my daughter who lives with me. She has a seizure disorder and is a type 1 diabetic. She also wears a mask every time she's in a public place.

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RedTop — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:47:29 GMT

@Trailrun23

Flu season in WV runs from October thru April; our peak is from Thanksgiving thru March. This is why the local hospital always vaccinated employees by mid October.

Right now our flu numbers are 2-3x as high as our Covid numbers, altho those numbers are increasing steadily after the holidays.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:52:27 GMT

@nanny24 wrote:
Everyone says differently, how do we know what is correct?

@nanny24 Why didn't you ask/question your doctor why the difference?

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ceekay — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:00:48 GMT

@nanny24 - I found this link very helpful when trying to figure out quarantine info. If you scroll down the page just a little, there is a button for an isolation & exposure calculator. I think this is ok to post since it is a government site (CDC) and nothing for sale or advertised.

CDC Covid calculator

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bargainsgirl — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:12:12 GMT

The currrant standard is 5 days quarantine and then 5 days masking after day one of having symptoms.

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Iwantcoffee — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:13:32 GMT

I don't know what is correct, but I would follow what my physician told me to do with respect to quarantine and masking.

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:32:38 GMT

We had Covid last July. I was congested for about 4 days but tested negative. Then on day 5 I got a positive test. We never saw a doctor we just stayed home. Once we got a negative Covid test we went out. Never masked.

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gertrudecloset — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:50:48 GMT

My doctor told my sister to quarantine for five days. She didn't mention anything about masking. Though, here in NYC we have a lot of RSV and the Flu plus Covid. Her symptoms were primarily a really bad head cold.

For me, personally, I wear a mask every time I go in public. Doesn't matter where in public. I wear the N95 when I go to my doctors office and high traffic areas.

If you're not absolutely sure how long to quarantine, go check out the CDC website to be certain.

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pupwhipped — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:11:52 GMT

To be frank here, it's only a difference of three days masking between the two different doctors instructions. It's not like it's three weeks or something.

My husband and I also got Covid for the first time at Thanksgiving. And it was not what I would call mild cases. Going forward we have gone back to masking whenever we go out. My thinking is I had Covid for Thanksgiving and I'm going to do my level best not to have flu or some other virus for the new year. I've had enough!!!

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RedTop — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:36:42 GMT

@Icegoddess

One of my brothers has had Covid 2x; first time his only complaint was he felt "off"; no aches, pains, coughing, sniffles, just not quite himself. 2nd time one side of his nose was stuffy.

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Spacrazy — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:46:39 GMT

@nanny24 Go with what your doctor advises you to do (unless you have reason not to trust their advice).

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luvmyteddy4 — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:57:58 GMT

I would rather be safe than sorry. I don't want it! Not saying I couldn't get it anyway but so far so good.

I can't believe all the people that get covid and the flu. A lot of them act like no big deal because they still continue to go out without a mask.

I'm on a world wide chat you tube channel and the people on there that have it is a ton and it seems like they've been sick forever.

I am happy to wear a mask!

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:06:15 GMT

I don't even know if I have had any varient of this virus. If I did I must have just cruised right through it. As I have said previously, I have seen my PCP/Cardiologist/Hematologist/Gastroenterologist/been an in-patient 3 different times.

Not 1 of my doctors, or any of the nurses in the hospital or doctors offices, asked me if I have had any varient of this virus. And through and during all of this, I have not been tested, or asked to be tested a single time.

I just go about my business at hand. If a mask is required, I wear one. If not, ain't no way I am going to willingly restrict my Vo2 capacity. I am an old man and have at the very least two comorbidities. Call me lucky/john/hckynut, or just nuts. Your choice.

hckynut 🇺🇸