Richard finally got COVID - and we are in Oregon

[dreamshark]

Our son Thorin appeared to have an unremarkable  cold when we left town on Tuesday, then called on Thursday (July 4) to let us know that he had tested positive. Richard had been coughing a lot - uh oh. Sure enough, his COVID test line lit up within SECONDS, even before the control line.   I made an unsuccessful attempt to contact his doctor back home to get Paxlovid prescribed, but Richard is actually doing fine without it. A little hoarse and sniffly and sleeping a lot, but hardly seems sick. My test was negative on the Fourth, but I wasn't feeling so well last night and plan to test again today. Probably puts the kibosh on today's tentative plans for OMSI (Science Museum). 

Other than that, and the heat wave, it's been a great trip so far. The kids loved the toys and "new" computer I brought them and we had a WONDERFUL day at the local amusement park on July 3. After sleeping most of the day, Richard felt well enough to set off some little fireworks for the kids on the 4th, which sent them into delirious excitement. We didn't have any big plans for the trip anyway.  *sigh*

Comments

[minnehaha]

Oh noes. I hope the iron constitution of the Tatges prevails here!

K.

[carbonel]

I'm sorry that Richard lost his novid status -- that seems to be the story of this summer. I hope it continues to be a very mild case with no aftereffects.

[dreamshark]

Surprisingly, barely sick. I was trying to convince him that he had a cold when Thorin called to tell us we'd been exposed. 5 days and he seems completely recovered, and I'm well on my way. Both of us did get another dose of vaccine just 2 months ago, which is clearly worthless in terms of preventing infection but may be capable of turning the Dread Plague into just another cold if you get enough of them (I think we've each had 8 jabs at this point).