Obviously PCR is dumb. These home tests seem wanky. The nasal swab test from the doc is sketch.
This is the only site that seems to give me accurate information and feedback. And that Hopium which I’m desperate need of right now. I found out an old high school friend’s little sister died at age 32, was put on the ventilator and died yesterday. I kept in contact via social media and she was a real gem of a soul, was vocal about the plandemic, was an elementary school teacher who refused to vaccinate and hated the mask mandates on young students. We lost a good one. I fear the school will use this as fodder to really implement vaccines for faculty and children now. It suck. I didn’t know her that well and I’ve been crying all day about it. She was one of ours, ya know?
Idk. This war is taking its toll on me today. I pray daily but it’s days like this it feels the end will never be near.
Anyway, what about these fucking covid tests? Maybe we should just say she took one and say it’s negative. Fuck em. Anyone got advice?
I had to take a test for travel. Didn’t want to take one, but needed to keep peace in the family. Took a rapid antigen test at a CVS. The antigen test is more likely to give a false negative. I would need to do more reading, but I don’t think it would mistake a cold for covid.
LOL at the idea that a RAT would not mistake a cold for covid. Many colds ARE coronaviruses. The point is that OP needs a test that says (-). Whether she has a cold or not is irrelevant. I agree with other posters here, that iodine rinse before testing is a great idea. Gargle with Listerine as well. Do this anyway, just to keep yourself clean and healthy. Win win.