Jorge Caballero, MDAug 25, 2023
It ain't the flu, folks: flu test positivity is currently at 0.87% but COVID test positivity is currently at 13.4%. If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, kindly test yourself for COVID and wear a mask at least until the symptoms resolve. Please and thank you.
Show threadCajun_cheechakoAug 25, 2023
@DataDrivenMD well, the problem (as I see it) is that the tests seems be less reliable this time around. We were down with 'something' for over a week- fatigue, body aches, coughing - but never test positive. Treated it the same way - quarantined, then masking when out. But that really sucks, because it is very unlikely that you can get Paxlovid (which I'm sure would have helped) without a positive test ;(
Show threadGodfrey642Aug 25, 2023
@Cajun_cheechako @DataDrivenMD
Sounds like RSV.
Show threadCajun_cheechakoAug 25, 2023
@Godfrey642
possibly - not sure if that can be tested for, or do they just go by symptoms?
Show threadGrassroots JoeAug 26, 2023

@Cajun_cheechako @Godfrey642

It can. One (expensive) option - https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/at-home-test-kits/covid-19-flu-rsv-test-home-collection-kit

COVID-19 + Flu + RSV Test Home Collection Kit | Labcorp OnDemand

The COVID-19 + Flu + RSV Test Home Collection Kit can help you find the difference between flu and COVID symptoms if you’re unsure which you may have.

Show threadCajun_cheechako
@joeinwynnewood @Godfrey642
No kidding,$129, and then you have to send it to their lab and wait. Not sure if insurance would cover it.
Wonder how long the test samples would last traversing Alaska's mail (or UPS or FedEx) system - how long before they are unreadable?
TBH, my wife and I were down for about 6-8 days. By the time we'd get test results back, we'd probably feel better by then anyway. And you really are supposed to get Paxlovid with a few days of onset.
Yeah, no real help there ;)
Aug 26, 2023 at 3:13amWeb