# The Quarantine Zone **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=5 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Joe Biden: "The Pandemic is Over"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-the-pandemic-is-over/971797)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-the-pandemic-is-over/971797 "2022-10-10T11:28:19Z")
I think it is crazy to make a statement like this. Covid has gone through a series of waves when new variants have been found and just because Covid is “only” killing people at a rate of 150,000 to 175,000 or so a year… --- ## [Who is the most famous person killed by covid-19 so far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-famous-person-killed-by-covid-19-so-far/849987)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-famous-person-killed-by-covid-19-so-far/849987 "2022-10-05T07:17:08Z")
Maybe this isn’t the best place for this, but I’m not familiar with any really famous people who have died from the virus yet. Have I missed something, or have we not yet had our “Rock Hudson” of Covid-19 --- ## [Can you get long Covid even if you've had just an asymptomatic infection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-long-covid-even-if-youve-had-just-an-asymptomatic-infection/968175)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-long-covid-even-if-youve-had-just-an-asymptomatic-infection/968175 "2022-10-01T14:07:13Z")
I wasn’t sure if I should put this question into one of the long Covid threads already in existence. I’m quadruple-vaxxed and have never shown any symptoms of Covid. However, this year I have had weird recurring sickly… --- ## [I have COVID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-covid/959041)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-covid/959041 "2022-09-27T02:32:31Z")
I need testing. I will get it today, if I can. Runny nose, coughing strongly, mucus, dizzy & exhausted. Hell-O Omicron :frowning: . --- ## [How many times have you have tested positive for COVID (if at all)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-have-tested-positive-for-covid-if-at-all/969444)
**Author:** [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-have-tested-positive-for-covid-if-at-all/969444 "2022-09-23T04:42:12Z")
Since so many people in this thread are stating that they never caught COVID, I’d like to add a complementary poll. poll --- ## [Covid test four false negatives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-test-four-false-negatives/971570)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-test-four-false-negatives/971570 "2022-09-23T04:39:05Z")
I had Covid in January (omicron probably B.1). It was a typical case for someone who was vaccinated and boosted: sore throat, headache and bodyache for a few days, and fatigue for a week or two after. Last week (Monday … --- ## [Is the Covid situation substantially different enough today to shift policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-covid-situation-substantially-different-enough-today-to-shift-policy/969727)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-covid-situation-substantially-different-enough-today-to-shift-policy/969727 "2022-09-20T19:28:56Z")
After considering several factors in the differing reactions to the easing of restrictions meant to curb Covid, I’ve come to the conclusion that the subject line is the foundation of the matter. Lots of people look at th… --- ## [Recommendation for extra arm movement after a Covid booster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-extra-arm-movement-after-a-covid-booster/971634)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendation-for-extra-arm-movement-after-a-covid-booster/971634 "2022-09-17T20:05:38Z")
A few days ago, I received my third Covid booster shot. I had the pharmacist put it in my left (non-dominant) arm. She told me to be sure to move that arm a lot that day. She didn’t say why. Has anyone else been directed… --- ## [Covid vaccines will be the new influenza vaccines - take them annually](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vaccines-will-be-the-new-influenza-vaccines-take-them-annually/970733)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-vaccines-will-be-the-new-influenza-vaccines-take-them-annually/970733 "2022-09-04T17:19:57Z")
I’ve read several articles about the new vaccines that are more protective against the (now) common variants. Some articles state that this is the beginning of a time when we will just take an annual Covid vaccine, like… --- ## [Anyone taken Paxlovid for a diagnosed Covid infection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-taken-paxlovid-for-a-diagnosed-covid-infection/967591)
**Author:** [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-taken-paxlovid-for-a-diagnosed-covid-infection/967591 "2022-08-18T04:23:40Z")
I came down with it on July 4th just before going to watch fireworks. Been generally isolating since. First test that day was the faintest possible “faint line” on the rapid test I took; second test (last night) the li… --- ## [CDC drops covid quarantine and 6-foot guidelines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-drops-covid-quarantine-and-6-foot-guidelines/969530)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-drops-covid-quarantine-and-6-foot-guidelines/969530 "2022-08-15T20:19:02Z")
Driven by the knowledge that 95% of Americans over 16 years old have acquired some degree of immunity from the coronavirus (either from vaccination or previously being infected), the CDC has decided to drop its recommend… --- ## [Omicron BA.5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omicron-ba-5/969691)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omicron-ba-5/969691 "2022-08-15T14:50:41Z")
I must admit to feeling rather smug about the fact that I have had both Pfizer shots and both Pfizer boosters. Hey, I had to be pretty close to being bullet proof, right? Well, two weeks ago, I found out that Omicron B… --- ## [Immunity after getting COVID should fulfill vaccine requirements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immunity-after-getting-covid-should-fulfill-vaccine-requirements/958258)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 494\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immunity-after-getting-covid-should-fulfill-vaccine-requirements/958258 "2022-08-11T15:07:23Z")
Topic says it all. This was derailing another thread so I started a new one. I don’t think natural immunity is better than vaccines. I am not promoting COVID parties I think people should get vaccinated I think it s… --- ## [Opinions on When to Get a Second Covid Booster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-when-to-get-a-second-covid-booster/961999)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-when-to-get-a-second-covid-booster/961999 "2022-08-03T17:23:43Z")
The problem being is that the effectiveness of the shot starts decaying–so one might be better off waiting until there is a big upswing in cases. --- ## [How close are we to everyone having antibodies, and what will that mean for the death rate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-are-we-to-everyone-having-antibodies-and-what-will-that-mean-for-the-death-rate/968981)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-are-we-to-everyone-having-antibodies-and-what-will-that-mean-for-the-death-rate/968981 "2022-08-03T10:06:25Z")
According to this article from April, at least 58% of Americans have been infected with COVID (surely a lot more by now?), while 66% are fully vaccinated and 77% have received at least one dose (again, probably more by n… --- ## [20m Lives Saved by Vaccines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20m-lives-saved-by-vaccines/967684)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20m-lives-saved-by-vaccines/967684 "2022-07-18T00:14:38Z")
The Economist suggests vaccines for Covid probably saved 20,000,000 lives. Far from perfect, it seems things might have been 2.7 times worse without them. I don’t think forcing people to take vaccines was the right mov… --- ## [Second shot and the side effects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-shot-and-the-side-effects/932897)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-shot-and-the-side-effects/932897 "2022-07-12T15:30:07Z")
I’ve been reading about different people having different experiences after getting their second shot, so thought we could have one place to share. I haven’t had my second shot yet but it is always good to know what mig… --- ## [Suppose we knew the current situation would be the status quo for an extended period. What should we do differently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-we-knew-the-current-situation-would-be-the-status-quo-for-an-extended-period-what-should-we-do-differently/965786)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-we-knew-the-current-situation-would-be-the-status-quo-for-an-extended-period-what-should-we-do-differently/965786 "2022-07-10T19:28:17Z")
(I am human, and I’m certain that there are factors and questions in this scenario that I’m not addressing or just plain not seeing. Please try to take this in the spirit in which it was intended.) Suppose we knew, for … --- ## [Your Local Epidemiologist: Reinfections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-local-epidemiologist-reinfections/967627)
**Author:** [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-local-epidemiologist-reinfections/967627 "2022-07-08T20:57:03Z")
Long story, short: Reinfections more common with new omicron variants (up to 30% of new cases). Reinfections are much more rare within 90 days of prior infection, but rise as immunity wanes. Reinfections tend to be mu… --- ## [A bit of a win in a curious time of Australian isolation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-win-in-a-curious-time-of-australian-isolation/948412)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-win-in-a-curious-time-of-australian-isolation/948412 "2022-07-02T23:02:08Z")
Sydney is in lockdown due to COVID-19 Delta and a solid dollop of complacency on the immunological front (only 36% of the eligible population have single dose and 18% fully vaccinated) But a bit of a win for me is that … --- ## [Controversial Topic: Why doesn't Covid feel like a "pandemic" as of recent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-topic-why-doesnt-covid-feel-like-a-pandemic-as-of-recent/966062)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-topic-why-doesnt-covid-feel-like-a-pandemic-as-of-recent/966062 "2022-06-28T16:54:19Z")
Even though Covid is still a part of our daily lives, along with some variants, I’m beginning to wonder if the “pandemic” phase of Covid isn’t as prevalent as of today (less lock-downs, quarantining, worldwide masking re… --- ## [How long has one (K)N95 generally lasted you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-one-k-n95-generally-lasted-you/964901)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-one-k-n95-generally-lasted-you/964901 "2022-06-27T23:42:24Z")
Wasn’t sure if this was better in the chitchat thread, but I thought this might be worthy of general attention, since the folks here seem to be more careful than average. I take the bus to work x3 a week, where I genera… --- ## [Is there a way to know whether you had COVID in the past if you are now vaccinated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-know-whether-you-had-covid-in-the-past-if-you-are-now-vaccinated/966596)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-know-whether-you-had-covid-in-the-past-if-you-are-now-vaccinated/966596 "2022-06-22T17:08:18Z")
So in February 2020, I came down with what I thought at the time was food poisoning. I started feeling queasy before lunch and finally left work after projectile vomiting in my wastebasket, and had to be walked downstair… --- ## [How long can I expect to continue to test positive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-i-expect-to-continue-to-test-positive/966461)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-can-i-expect-to-continue-to-test-positive/966461 "2022-06-21T03:08:59Z")
I tested positive for Covid with symptoms resembling a cold, and then tested positive again 8 days later with no symptoms remaining. How long before I can expect to be free of the virus and test negative again? As a po… --- ## [The long Covid inevitability chain of logic: any flaws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-covid-inevitability-chain-of-logic-any-flaws/966391)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-covid-inevitability-chain-of-logic-any-flaws/966391 "2022-06-19T02:33:12Z")
I’ve been reading about, and thinking over, the comments of those online generally afraid of long Covid casting a shadow over the planet, and this seems to be the chain of logic: Covid will never be eliminated. Even if… --- ## [Covid is screwing up when flu and other viruses usually appear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-is-screwing-up-when-flu-and-other-viruses-usually-appear/966262)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-is-screwing-up-when-flu-and-other-viruses-usually-appear/966262 "2022-06-16T21:55:18Z")
An interesting article. --- ## [Do CDC's "COVID Community Levels" account for home testing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cdcs-covid-community-levels-account-for-home-testing/966157)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cdcs-covid-community-levels-account-for-home-testing/966157 "2022-06-16T19:32:27Z")
On the assumption that most people who test positive for COVID using a home testing kit don’t report their condition to local health officials, it seems like a no-brainer to say that the official statistics are undercoun… --- ## [Do you know the source of your COVID infection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-source-of-your-covid-infection/964868)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-source-of-your-covid-infection/964868 "2022-06-08T08:42:35Z")
Apologies if this has already been done; I didn’t spot it scrolling through the forum topics. I’m wondering how many of you who have had COVID have specific knowledge of where / from whom you got it. I’m interested in a… --- ## [Food allergy is associated with lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-allergy-is-associated-with-lower-risk-of-sars-cov-2-infection/965535)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-allergy-is-associated-with-lower-risk-of-sars-cov-2-infection/965535 "2022-06-02T22:50:47Z")
When the HEROS study began, preliminary evidence from other research suggested that having an allergic disease might reduce a person’s susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The HEROS investigators found that having … --- ## [A survey of future infection possibilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-survey-of-future-infection-possibilities/965356)
**Author:** [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-survey-of-future-infection-possibilities/965356 "2022-05-31T17:03:34Z")
This article says what I’ve been saying–we’ll all get Covid at some point. The question is whether it will be mild or severe. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-quarantine-zone/29.md?page=6)