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Denise and I were just discussing whether it was safe for her to attend her bookbinding class, when I got the call.

COVID test positive.

I really thought it was just flu--had all the usual symptoms, fever, chills, sinus congestion, headache, scratchy throat, cough, sneeze, even a brief bout of diarrhea. I did not expect this.

So I'm locked in a minimum of five days, ten if the symptoms don't subside. Fever is down as of this morning, and the cough and scratchy throat are better, but my head is still stuffed, not that that's unusual for me. I'd planned on a grocery run yesterday; now I'm looking at the freezer and pantry to see how long we can hold out. I'm expecting some Chopped level creativity here--couscous tuna casserole, anyone?

Meanwhile, Denise will call her doctor this morning and see if she needs testing. She doesn't have a fever, currently, but she's been with me unmasked, so it's probably necessary.

And this is vaxxed and boosted. Omicron is a bugger.

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From:

anais_pf

I'm so sorry. Yes, Omicron is a bitch. And Denise probably does have it too.

Remember there are grocery stores and restaurants that will deliver, for a fee. And maybe friends who will shop and/or cook for you and leave things on your doorstep.

From:

lydamorehouse

Yep. This is not a moral failing (not that it ever is, but I know sometimes a person can start to think so). I know a LOT of people who are getting it despite masking, boosting, et. al.

I'm so sorry. This sucks. Please continue to be safe! Let me know if there is anything I can do. I know I am far away, but I am also thinking of you.

From:

james

Oh no! Here's hoping it's relatively gentle. My supervisor at work was the same - vaxxed and boostered, got it anyway and was out for 2 weeks.

From:

chefxh

PLEASE tell me what you need brought to you. I can drop whatever at your door tomorrow evening.

From:

offcntr

Oh man, could you?

Most critical: a big bag of Tidy Cat (red label for preference) and a bottle of Dawn dish soap.

We're okay on food, meat in the freezer, canned goods and home canning, but Denise is out of soy milk.

From:

chefxh

Consider it done. I will see you after 5 or so. I don't have your phone number and am too late to look up your address. Please text your River Rd street number to 541 nine seven two zero 028.