# The Quarantine Zone **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=2 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [How many people here have never knowingly had COVID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-here-have-never-knowingly-had-covid/995566)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-here-have-never-knowingly-had-covid/995566 "2024-05-04T20:48:05Z")
I hope I’m not the only one. --- ## [Why is RSV such a big deal these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-rsv-such-a-big-deal-these-days/974909)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-rsv-such-a-big-deal-these-days/974909 "2024-03-20T21:13:07Z")
Respiratory Syncitial Virus, that is. Back when my kids were toddlers, this was something we new parents all read about. Basically, an adult might catch it and feel like they’d had a regular cold. A baby or toddler coul… --- ## [Stuff Scientists Have Recently Learned About Covid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-scientists-have-recently-learned-about-covid/998811)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-scientists-have-recently-learned-about-covid/998811 "2024-03-18T03:55:48Z")
This NYT free link deserves a wider audience. --- ## [Talk to me about loss of sense of smell/taste post-Covid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-loss-of-sense-of-smell-taste-post-covid/995493)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-loss-of-sense-of-smell-taste-post-covid/995493 "2024-03-14T12:50:59Z")
I’m a couple of days done with my Paxlovid rebound case of Covid. The rebound phase really punched me in the nose, so to speak. I haven’t been so badly clogged in many years. But I’m done with it, except for a bit of … --- ## [Some (relatively) good news on Covid and kidney issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-relatively-good-news-on-covid-and-kidney-issues/998120)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-relatively-good-news-on-covid-and-kidney-issues/998120 "2024-03-11T00:35:57Z")
About 20% of people hospitalized with Covid also experience resulting kidney impairment while hospitalized. In a post hospitalization longitudinal study of those who did, it looks like long-term kidney effects are less l… --- ## [Here's what happens when you get 217 COVID booster shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-what-happens-when-you-get-217-covid-booster-shots/998542)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-what-happens-when-you-get-217-covid-booster-shots/998542 "2024-03-07T20:16:25Z")
Turns out not much. Link won’t display properly, so here’s the short version: a guy in Germany got 217 COVID immunization shots over 29 months, allegedly so he could sell vax cards. Medical researchers, upon hearing ab… --- ## [How Long Did you Hold out against Covid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418 "2024-03-06T16:51:31Z")
I tested positive two days ago. Since the WHO declared the outbreak a pandemic on 11 March 2020, it means that I held out against Covid for 2 years, 4 months and 11 days. I must say that, being extra careful with the sa… --- ## [Covid and brain fog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-and-brain-fog/998265)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-and-brain-fog/998265 "2024-02-29T11:35:11Z")
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2400189 A new study compares the cognitive functioning of people who didn’t get covid, those who had mild covid, serious covid, long covid, etc. There are lots of findings, an… --- ## [Does fresh air help with Covid recovery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fresh-air-help-with-covid-recovery/995450)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fresh-air-help-with-covid-recovery/995450 "2024-02-26T22:31:07Z")
As I lay here in my little isolation room on the wing of the house, I have the French doors open even though it’s 40° outside. The heat is off, and I am under a down comforter, and it is very pleasant to have fresh air. … --- ## [What is the status of Covid treatment and drugs for the new year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-status-of-covid-treatment-and-drugs-for-the-new-year/996056)
**Author:** [@Jackson99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackson99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-status-of-covid-treatment-and-drugs-for-the-new-year/996056 "2024-02-26T04:56:57Z")
I have not been reading too much about Covid, but I’m wondering now that we are in new year if there is any antiviral drugs or treatment coming out for Covid. I’m wondering how much they have advance in the past 4 years… --- ## [Did you experience covid rebound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-experience-covid-rebound/996273)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-experience-covid-rebound/996273 "2024-02-16T19:31:55Z")
Forget scientific studies. What’s OUR annecdotal evidence? poll If you’ve had covid multiple times, vote based on your most recent confirmed bout. There’s a bias baked into the poll because it’s likely that there’s a c… --- ## [75% of people actively hide illnesses - wait until you see why!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-of-people-actively-hide-illnesses-wait-until-you-see-why/996870)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75-of-people-actively-hide-illnesses-wait-until-you-see-why/996870 "2024-02-13T15:47:18Z")
People are inclined to hide a contagious illness while around others, research shows | ScienceDaily. Many said they hid their illness because it would conflict with social plans, while a small percentage of participant… --- ## [POLL: Do you still carry your CDC COVID vaccination card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-still-carry-your-cdc-covid-vaccination-card/982537)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-still-carry-your-cdc-covid-vaccination-card/982537 "2024-02-12T07:57:09Z")
poll --- ## [Paxlovid rebound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-rebound/974726)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-rebound/974726 "2024-02-05T23:11:06Z")
The official numbers say you are only about 4% likely to have a rebound after paxlovid. But anecdotally, it seems much higher. So i thought I’d poll this group, and see what our collective anecdotes say. poll --- ## [Increased risk of COVID after booster shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increased-risk-of-covid-after-booster-shot/995833)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increased-risk-of-covid-after-booster-shot/995833 "2024-01-18T23:15:51Z")
Today I went to see my immunologist/asthma doctor for an allergy test. I mentioned that I had COVID for the first time a couple of weeks ago and he noted that I was boosted at the end of November. He told me not to get a… --- ## [Paxlovid Rebound: How Long to Test Negative Again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-rebound-how-long-to-test-negative-again/977538)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-rebound-how-long-to-test-negative-again/977538 "2024-01-10T18:20:01Z")
So I first tested positive for COVID on 12/19, a Monday morning, and was put on Paxlovid right away (within 12 hours of first symptoms). That was a Monday, and by Friday evening I was testing negative again. Alas, I was … --- ## [Covid-19 Thread: 2023 Breaking News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-thread-2023-breaking-news/977610)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-thread-2023-breaking-news/977610 "2024-01-04T20:10:07Z")
Since we have a new year, perhaps a new Covid-19 Breaking News edition. Previous editions were started by Snowboarder\_Bo, but he seems to have left Straight Dope. A new variant \[XBB.1.5\] rapidly increasing: --- ## [Poll in the Polls only thread: Have you had COVID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-in-the-polls-only-thread-have-you-had-covid/986106)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-in-the-polls-only-thread-have-you-had-covid/986106 "2023-12-28T17:23:38Z")
I put up the poll after I tested positive yesterday, wondering how many here have had it. The implied question was “As far as you know, have you had COVID?” but I’m brain-fogging and didn’t spell it out. So far, with… --- ## [Covid Related: Canadian soldier pleads guilty to two counts of prejudice to good order and discipline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-related-canadian-soldier-pleads-guilty-to-two-counts-of-prejudice-to-good-order-and-discipline/993151)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-related-canadian-soldier-pleads-guilty-to-two-counts-of-prejudice-to-good-order-and-discipline/993151 "2023-12-23T14:08:31Z")
While in uniform, released video criticizing mandatory Covid vaccines for serving military. Will likely be dismissed from the reserves. --- ## [Mom tested positive for COVID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-tested-positive-for-covid/994153)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-tested-positive-for-covid/994153 "2023-12-14T23:49:48Z")
My mother hasn’t been feeling well the last couple of days, and just about lost her voice earlier this afternoon. I managed to dig up an at-home COVID test and it came back positive. We went to Urgent Care where the di… --- ## [Coronavirus general discussion and chit-chat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-general-discussion-and-chit-chat/917903)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 1935\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-general-discussion-and-chit-chat/917903 "2023-12-06T23:19:26Z")
Let’s use this thread for general discussion about coronavirus and discussions that don’t necessarily need their own thread. --- ## [COVID as cause of death when it really wasn't: what's the data?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-as-cause-of-death-when-it-really-wasnt-whats-the-data/993861)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-as-cause-of-death-when-it-really-wasnt-whats-the-data/993861 "2023-12-04T17:56:51Z")
I have seen people claiming that hospitals that were treating inpatients for something other than COVID (heart trouble, kidney failure, asthma, whatever), but then tested positive for COVID, and then died in their care, … --- ## [ACK! Do I need to worry? Hiked with somebody who, it turns out, has it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ack-do-i-need-to-worry-hiked-with-somebody-who-it-turns-out-has-it/993379)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ack-do-i-need-to-worry-hiked-with-somebody-who-it-turns-out-has-it/993379 "2023-11-27T04:56:51Z")
On Friday I hiked 7.6 miles with somebody who thought she had had a head cold for 3 days. Today she tested positive for Covid. Since I have chronic bronchitis, we are both very careful even about ordinary colds. We coul… --- ## [Doing the dishes by hand in a Covid household](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-the-dishes-by-hand-in-a-covid-household/993173)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-the-dishes-by-hand-in-a-covid-household/993173 "2023-11-18T06:04:42Z")
My wife and I returned from a cruise with first-time Covid, first her, then me. Last night, while she was resting, I did the dishes by hand for the two of us. Please tell me if this sounds sufficient. I picked up her di… --- ## [Testing positive with the at-home tests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-positive-with-the-at-home-tests/992695)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-positive-with-the-at-home-tests/992695 "2023-11-06T16:31:43Z")
I know that the PCR test can have positive results for months. Is it also true for the at-home COVID tests? I think those are the antigen tests, right? I tested positive a week ago Sunday, so this is day nine and I ju… --- ## [Vaccine reaction-- specifically, Pfizer after J&J, but any J&J booster story sought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-reaction-specifically-pfizer-after-j-j-but-any-j-j-booster-story-sought/953864)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-reaction-specifically-pfizer-after-j-j-but-any-j-j-booster-story-sought/953864 "2023-11-04T03:29:24Z")
I got the J&J last March, and am over 18, which means I am due for a booster, now that they are approved. I haven’t had it yet; I had an appointment plus some tests this week, and my PCP did not want side effects from th… --- ## [How long does COVID last in a room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-covid-last-in-a-room/992491)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-covid-last-in-a-room/992491 "2023-11-02T18:40:58Z")
I have COVID. Tomorrow (Friday), I’ll be on day 6. Turns out, I’ll have the house to myself tomorrow, all the way until Saturday at 2PM. If I want to roam the house free of any mask, how long before 2PM on Saturday do… --- ## [Are you mostly "back to before COVID" in terms of daily life and behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-mostly-back-to-before-covid-in-terms-of-daily-life-and-behavior/986081)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-mostly-back-to-before-covid-in-terms-of-daily-life-and-behavior/986081 "2023-10-28T18:13:22Z")
… Emboldened by the government’s recent lifting of the public health emergency, Americans who have tried to be rule-following pandemic citizens for the past three summers are at last abandoning precautions as the cor… --- ## [Just got over covid. Do I get the booster anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-over-covid-do-i-get-the-booster-anyway/991310)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-over-covid-do-i-get-the-booster-anyway/991310 "2023-10-10T15:28:41Z")
We’ve both had all five shots, the last one almost a year ago. I’m just over a bout with covid. Do I now take the new booster? I must be partially immune because of my recent infection, but I don’t know if the booste… --- ## [Paxlovid expired - still good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-expired-still-good/991020)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paxlovid-expired-still-good/991020 "2023-10-03T19:50:36Z")
I just picked up a prescription for Paxlovid, and I notice that the expiration date is 4/23. Should I assume it’s still good? Or should I assume it no longer good? I’ll take it back to the pharmacy, except that I need… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=3)