Someone who was in my house yesterday just tested positive for COVID

[Anonymous]

I would separate to the extent possible in your house. Separate bathrooms for everyone, masks if you’re in the same room, linited cuddling etc. for a week.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How is your child high risk? I didn't think any children were at high risk.

Any child with cardiac issues, with cancer or any other disease that surpasses immunity, any kid who takes drugs that have the side effect of suppressing immunity, etc.

Asthmatic children are also high risk.

I would assume this is true, just to be on the safe side, but the last data I saw showed little or no increased risk for asthmatics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The less you can control your "freaking out," the better for your immune system. Stress and worry have direct physical consequences. Rest, get sleep, get some sunshine (at home or in your yard), try and relax as much as all of you can.

This 100%!! Also no sugar.

That's not going to protect you from viral infection. Save this snake oil crap for Gwyneth paltrow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How is your child high risk? I didn't think any children were at high risk.

Any child with cardiac issues, with cancer or any other disease that surpasses immunity, any kid who takes drugs that have the side effect of suppressing immunity, etc.

Asthmatic children are also high risk.

I would assume this is true, just to be on the safe side, but the last data I saw showed little or no increased risk for asthmatics.

asthmatics are not any more likely to get infected than others, however complications can be more severe. plus, the data may reflect the fact that many with asthma and cystic fibrosis have been super careful from the get go because of the risks involved so they are just not exposed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I would be livid too. I'm sorry. What are people thinking? Ugh.

I'm taking zinc. There are some dubious studies that show ability to block coronavirus' receptors, plus it helps my skins, so I'm taking it. Certainly no magic bullet.

You may want to gargle with a mild hydrogen peroxide solution such as the Oral b Mouth Sore rinse.

Betadine (povidone iodine based) is also popular around the world but be careful if any of you have thyroid issues. http://ph.betadine.com/en/upper-respiratory-tract-infection-care/povidone-iodine-betadine-gargle-and-mouthwash

Remember, asymptomatic transmission is thought to be rare. Children's National is one of the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country. You have every chance of weathering this storm. Fingers crossed for your family.

Thank you for the tips! This does put my mind at ease a bit. At this point, we’re here, and just have to deal with it. But goodness am I mad.

this is faulty science. gargling is not going to help. Goodness! Asymptomatic transmission is *not* rare. does it bring you joy to spread lies?

[Anonymous]

All nursing home workers in Maryland, doctors, RN's, CNA's etc get mandatory testing every 2 weeks. Symptoms don't matter. Gov. Hogan is working hard to keep our senior residents safe


This is absolutely not true. In MD, nursing home residents and staff are required to be tested once. It is done by the national guard and paid for by the government. No nursing home budget can withstand the amount of testing that you proportion is being done. Outside of this one time test, the only other testing done is when CDC criteria for testing has been met.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it makes you feel any better, I have been exposed twice and DH once. Neither of us got it

And so have many doctors and Trump too. Duration and magnitude of exposure matters so consider those factors.

https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them

[Anonymous]

It’s also positive the FIL had a false positive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s also positive the FIL had a false positive.

High rate of false negative (30-40%) - extremely low rate of false positive.

[Anonymous]

I would be livid as well OP!!

Your husband’s irresponsible behavior could now affect his own child.

He sounds like a very weak, unstable man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I would be livid too. I'm sorry. What are people thinking? Ugh.

I'm taking zinc. There are some dubious studies that show ability to block coronavirus' receptors, plus it helps my skins, so I'm taking it. Certainly no magic bullet.

You may want to gargle with a mild hydrogen peroxide solution such as the Oral b Mouth Sore rinse.

Betadine (povidone iodine based) is also popular around the world but be careful if any of you have thyroid issues. http://ph.betadine.com/en/upper-respiratory-tract-infection-care/povidone-iodine-betadine-gargle-and-mouthwash

Remember, asymptomatic transmission is thought to be rare. Children's National is one of the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country. You have every chance of weathering this storm. Fingers crossed for your family.

Thank you for the tips! This does put my mind at ease a bit. At this point, we’re here, and just have to deal with it. But goodness am I mad.

this is faulty science. gargling is not going to help. Goodness! Asymptomatic transmission is *not* rare. does it bring you joy to spread lies?

No, quite the opposite which I why I pointed out that the studies on zinc have methodological issues. I’m trained as a researcher, read them, and think there could be some mild action. Gargles are not a cure but likely pose no harm (again caveat on iodine and thyroid) and they may reduce viral load. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/well/live/gargle-gargling-coronavirus-infections-bacteria-virus.html

Asymptotic transmission is thought to be responsible for only 10% or so of cases. There is a debate on the definitions of asymptomatic, presymptomatic and mildly symptomatic. Someone not exhibiting any symptoms at all who is infected (which sounds like is the case here) is probably shedding some virus but possibly not enough to infect others. Someone mildly symptomatic (who thought it was no big deal to go to the store despite some minor sniffles or a headache) may be more likely to infect others. And a fully symptomatic person is most likely, but even then, it’s not guaranteed everyone is the family will get sick. Most infected people actually don’t seem to transmit. Again, note the nuance - seem to. It’s a new virus, we don’t know. But see https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/why-do-some-covid-19-patients-infect-many-others-whereas-most-don-t-spread-virus-all

Just providing some perspective in what is a serious and difficult situation.

The most important thing is that we should all continue to isolate. (Queue “save the economy“ chants.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would be livid as well OP!!

Your husband’s irresponsible behavior could now affect his own child.

He sounds like a very weak, unstable man.

OP here. To make matters worse, I woke up this morning to the sound of our doorbell camera chime...DH went to Lowe’s to get mulch!! At this point I literally cannot look at him. I wish I was trolling you guys. Unbelievable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I would be livid too. I'm sorry. What are people thinking? Ugh.

I'm taking zinc. There are some dubious studies that show ability to block coronavirus' receptors, plus it helps my skins, so I'm taking it. Certainly no magic bullet.

You may want to gargle with a mild hydrogen peroxide solution such as the Oral b Mouth Sore rinse.

Betadine (povidone iodine based) is also popular around the world but be careful if any of you have thyroid issues. http://ph.betadine.com/en/upper-respiratory-tract-infection-care/povidone-iodine-betadine-gargle-and-mouthwash

Remember, asymptomatic transmission is thought to be rare. Children's National is one of the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country. You have every chance of weathering this storm. Fingers crossed for your family.

Thank you for the tips! This does put my mind at ease a bit. At this point, we’re here, and just have to deal with it. But goodness am I mad.

this is faulty science. gargling is not going to help. Goodness! Asymptomatic transmission is *not* rare. does it bring you joy to spread lies?

No, quite the opposite which I why I pointed out that the studies on zinc have methodological issues. I’m trained as a researcher, read them, and think there could be some mild action. Gargles are not a cure but likely pose no harm (again caveat on iodine and thyroid) and they may reduce viral load. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/well/live/gargle-gargling-coronavirus-infections-bacteria-virus.html

Asymptotic transmission is thought to be responsible for only 10% or so of cases. There is a debate on the definitions of asymptomatic, presymptomatic and mildly symptomatic. Someone not exhibiting any symptoms at all who is infected (which sounds like is the case here) is probably shedding some virus but possibly not enough to infect others. Someone mildly symptomatic (who thought it was no big deal to go to the store despite some minor sniffles or a headache) may be more likely to infect others. And a fully symptomatic person is most likely, but even then, it’s not guaranteed everyone is the family will get sick. Most infected people actually don’t seem to transmit. Again, note the nuance - seem to. It’s a new virus, we don’t know. But see https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/why-do-some-covid-19-patients-infect-many-others-whereas-most-don-t-spread-virus-all

Just providing some perspective in what is a serious and difficult situation.

The most important thing is that we should all continue to isolate. (Queue “save the economy“ chants.)

Very interesting.

[Anonymous]

OP, I hope you all stay healthy. I'll share my experience to let you know that in-home interaction is not certain to lead to infection. Our nanny's husband tested positive several weeks ago, and she was coming to work until he received his test results on a Saturday. We self-quarantined for 14 days and none of us got sick.

She did get sick but tested negative; so either she really had it and it was a false negative, or she didn't get it from him despite living together in an apartment as a married couple. And if she had it, no one in our household got it despite her working for us during the time she was exposed/infected. So it's not a sure thing, if that makes you feel any better. GL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would be livid as well OP!!

Your husband’s irresponsible behavior could now affect his own child.

He sounds like a very weak, unstable man.

OP here. To make matters worse, I woke up this morning to the sound of our doorbell camera chime...DH went to Lowe’s to get mulch!! At this point I literally cannot look at him. I wish I was trolling you guys. Unbelievable.

I'm sorry OP.
He could have had it delivered.
What is wrong with him? Does he think your child is not really at risk and he will "prove" it to you?