# How Long Did you Hold out against Covid? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [July 23, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418 "2022-07-23T09:58:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/321 "2024-02-15T19:43:31Z")
Popped my covid cherry just this week. Like a dummy, I din’t think it anything other than just a typical bug at first. Tuesday eve I felt unusually fatigued after a bike ride. That night and throughout Wed, I felt fatigued and had chills. Pretty much slept much of the day/night. Had a fever, which has been dropping since. Fortunately did not go out anywhere or expose anyone other than my wife - who seems symptom-free. Tested this morning as I was supposed to go into the office. Glad I did. Doc prescribed an anti-viral, and I’m feeling quite well right now. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/322 "2024-02-15T21:11:01Z")
Sorry you got it, glad you’re mending well (and rather quickly). Hopefully you won’t rebound. I didn’t, but almost three weeks out, I still get tired more easily than I should (and some sniffles, too). Maybe I’m just getting old! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/323 "2024-02-17T18:46:58Z")
Still haven’t had it. ---
**Author:** ![Napier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/324 "2024-02-17T20:49:48Z")
Showed symptoms and tested positive yesterday evening, so held out very nearly 4 years. I wear a mask everywhere (but go to restaurants and take it off to eat). I’ve had 7 Covid vaccinations. Even so… ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/325 "2024-02-26T04:50:34Z")
So far, so good. I did get a little icky feeling (scratchy throat, runny nose and sore skin without a fever) for a few hours when unvaxxed hubs had his third bout, but the first test showed a really faint line and the others didn’t so I doubt I had it then. I’d have to dig my cards out to be able to count all of the jabs I’ve had, plus I turned 65 and have been getting all of the old farts shots as well. ---
**Author:** ![Tfletch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tfletch1/32/5340_2.png) [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/326 "2024-02-28T03:02:08Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > did get a little icky feeling (scratchy throat, runny nose and sore skin without a fever) for a few hours when unvaxxed hubs had his third bout, but the first test showed a really faint line and the others didn’t so I doubt I had it then. That hubs of yours. _shakes head_ Anyway, if you had a faint line, you may have had a very mild case. False positives are much more rare than false negatives. Good thing you had all your jabs. I suppose the Hubs doesn’t seem to be able to make that connection. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/327 "2024-02-28T03:15:46Z")
> [@Tfletch1](#): > > I suppose the Hubs doesn’t seem to be able to make that connection. Noooo, but I paid a whole lot of money for a Maine Coon kitten and told him that we would get a new EXPENSIVE kitten every time he got it again. COVID jabs have grudgingly happened since, but that is all. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/328 "2024-02-28T17:59:20Z")
Brilliant behavior modification tactic, and you get a bitchin cool cat out of it, too! ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/329 "2024-02-28T21:32:53Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > Brilliant behavior modification tactic I heartily agree, plus she masterfully entertained multitudes for years and still is (to our Mumper delight). ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/330 "2024-02-28T22:03:48Z")
Well, Maine Coon cat, how could you lose? ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/331 "2024-02-28T22:33:00Z")
To the best of my knowledge I still haven’t had it. I’ve had all the vaccinations, only wear a mask when it’s mandatory and otherwise take no precautions. I’ve tested a few times when I’ve been exposed to someone who had it, but otherwise no symptoms to prompt a test. ---
**Author:** ![Tfletch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tfletch1/32/5340_2.png) [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/332 "2024-02-29T01:41:52Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Noooo, but I paid a whole lot of money for a Maine Coon kitten and told him that we would get a new EXPENSIVE kitten every time he got it again. Oh yeah, I forgot about that! You just made me smile. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/333 "2024-02-29T01:47:37Z")
We did get a pretty good cat out of the deal! Plus hubs hasn’t gotten Covid again, so all is good. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53250986512_f54e96ed08_b.jpg "cats101123") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/191587192@N04/53250986512/in/dateposted-public/) The expensive one is on the right, the tabby was a stray. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/334 "2024-02-29T01:56:55Z")
Holy guacamole, the size difference! Lovely cats. ---
**Author:** ![Tfletch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tfletch1/32/5340_2.png) [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/335 "2024-03-01T04:13:01Z")
Awww, so adorable and little photogenic models. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/336 "2024-03-01T04:19:36Z")
Wanna guess which one is in charge? Nah, you have cats, you already know! > [@Tfletch1](#): > > Awww, so adorable and little photogenic models. Oh yeah, they are so sweet and innocent. ROTFLOL. Boo, thanks for the kind words 🙂 So, anyhow, I’ve gotten my hands slapped in the past for hi-jacking threads so it is probably best to get back on track now that I’ve been able to show off another cute kitty pic! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/337 "2024-03-04T15:17:38Z")
Just got my second case. This one is worse as I got the cough this time. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418/338 "2024-03-06T16:51:31Z")
Tested positive this morning. Had it two years ago but I sure felt godawful last night. Somewhat better today. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418.md?page=16)