Here too. Virtual urgent care visit (free) and “What pharmacy?”
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That’s good to hear. But just pointing out that those in an HMO, including most Medicare Advantage plans, have to follow the HMO rules and guidelines.
Coverage for paxlovid like a bunch of other things, is not automatic.
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People who test positive for Covid-19 in California and Oregon are no longer expected to isolate for a set period of time — and those without symptoms don’t have to isolate at all, state policies now say. People with symptoms can return to school or work once their symptoms are improving and they’ve been fever-free for at least 24 hours, according to the state policies.
Of course, it is likely that most people are no longer aware of CDC or state guidelines on this subject, or think they are something else, or no longer care at all about trying to stop spreading. So any changes to guidelines may not be noticed by most.
There is also the situation that many infections now appear as minor colds or nonspecific symptoms, so most people do not think that COVID-19 is a possibility, and they may not have a test stockpile.
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Wow that’s quite a turnaround from lockdown central.
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Indeed. We even locked down the Beaches, out here. (I’m sure this change of direction has nothing to do with primary season…)
Or maybe the new guidelines have to do with where we are 4 years later. Few care anymore.
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Here are the CDPH’s recommendations, if anyone actually cares to read what they actually are (doubt anyone noticed): Isolation - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response
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I finally started feeling a lot better yesterday. Day 19 from when I tested positive.
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My sweet BIL was in the hospital for DVT. His cardiologist said it was due to the covid vax. Really? How about his recent case of covid? Any association to another DVT episode pre covid? Thankfully on the mend now.
Now sis says cardiologist told them it WAS because of his prior covid after I (respectfully) challenged her. They don’t have much experience dealing with the medical system. I’m working on helping them getting Medicare discounts on his new blood thinner Rx.
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Despite the extensive immunization programs, breakthrough infections (infection after vaccination) by new variants are common.
New research suggests that human immune responses are also changing in order to combat the never-ending emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. Specifically, it has been discovered the immune system that encountered breakthrough infection by the omicron variant acquires enhanced immunity against future versions of the omicron. The study is published in Science Immunology.
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Well, I’ve had a time of it this fall. Got bacterial pneumonia in the first part of October (thought it was a cold thanks to toddler great-nephew germs, but I got progressively worse). Symptoms were pretty gross -kept throwing up phlegm, which was the most charming one. I finally started to feel better, and I got Covid (I presume, oldest daughter turned up positive after a Christmas visit). Aside from losing taste and smell, I had a raging headache for a couple days and general malaise for the better part of two weeks. I never tested, but I was pretty confident that’s what it was. Now, thankfully, I am feeling the best I’ve felt in a few months. What’s next? 
We know an elderly couple - both with health issues, but living on their own and functioning independently - who just died within days of each other from RSV.
I’m glad you’re feeling better. Just out of curiosity if you’re willing…why did you not test? Wouldn’t you like to know if it was or wasn’t???
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I guess I just didn’t see the need, since the older daughter had turned up positive (a healthcare worker) and I couldn’t smell or taste anything. I did the recommended quarantining anyway.
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I escaped getting Covid when H had it last month. I tested positive yesterday, though. I feel better than I did when I had it a year & a half ago, but I am not exactly bouncing around. It’s like a bad head cold this time. I get a rash on my chest/side & inner thighs when I have a viral infection. I look hot. 
Oh no! Hope you have a mild case
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More hope for mild case.
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