LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted By Message
Pages: [1] 2 3

MissJones
I need a nap!

Member since 5/05

22137 total posts

Name:

Current Covid Guidelines?

5 days? What is day 1?
Do we have to notify doctor's office or just school?

Posted 1/2/23 5:32 PM
 
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Pretty sure day 1 is the day you test.

Posted 1/2/23 5:42 PM
 

lululu
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

9511 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.

Posted 1/2/23 6:00 PM
 

MissJones
I need a nap!

Member since 5/05

22137 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.

Posted 1/2/23 6:30 PM
 

PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!

Member since 5/11

7619 total posts

Name:
Momma <3

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by MissJones

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.



School will let you know when she can come back. Day 0 is the day you first experience symptoms. (I went through this with my son - this is when you had to be home for 10 days which actually meant 11 days).

Posted 1/2/23 6:43 PM
 

KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination

Member since 5/05

4431 total posts

Name:
Karen

Current Covid Guidelines?

Day 0 is the first day of symptoms. I personally am not testing anymore. It is ridiculous to test for Covid when these past two months people have been out for weeks with other illnesses and no one tests for that. If your child is sneezing or coughing, have them wear a mask. To have kids not be in school when they are feeling fine is a disservice to them.

Posted 1/2/23 6:52 PM
 

Mrs213
????????

Member since 2/09

18986 total posts

Name:

Current Covid Guidelines?

You don’t have to notify anyone or do anything. Out of respect for others, stay home while symptomatic. Were a mask in the days following. I will not bother to test as I don’t want to deal with the horseshit that comes along with that anymore…

Message edited 1/2/2023 7:18:33 PM.

Posted 1/2/23 7:17 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

I don't think there are guidelines anymore.

Posted 1/3/23 11:04 AM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by NervousNell

I don't think there are guidelines anymore.



At my job there still is. I honestly don't get why anyone even tests anymore. Just stay home if you feel sick. ANY virus or illness COULD get someone else sick.

We do have to test to come back in to the office as we have 2 weeks off BUT if by any chance you come up positive, you can still work from home sooooo.... at that point who cares. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/3/23 11:08 AM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by NervousNell

I don't think there are guidelines anymore.



At my job there still is. I honestly don't get why anyone even tests anymore. Just stay home if you feel sick. ANY virus or illness COULD get someone else sick.

We do have to test to come back in to the office as we have 2 weeks off BUT if by any chance you come up positive, you can still work from home sooooo.... at that point who cares. Chat Icon Chat Icon



So they don't care if you bring Flu back to the office after vacation, just Covid?

Posted 1/3/23 11:28 AM
 

jaykaylol
LIF Infant

Member since 6/16

170 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.

Posted 1/3/23 12:06 PM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by NervousNell

I don't think there are guidelines anymore.



At my job there still is. I honestly don't get why anyone even tests anymore. Just stay home if you feel sick. ANY virus or illness COULD get someone else sick.

We do have to test to come back in to the office as we have 2 weeks off BUT if by any chance you come up positive, you can still work from home sooooo.... at that point who cares. Chat Icon Chat Icon



So they don't care if you bring Flu back to the office after vacation, just Covid?



Yup, makes sense, right? Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/3/23 12:09 PM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Do you test for the flu and other virus' and illnesses?
Covid is NOT the only thing out there and it is not going to go away.

People didn't stay home before either. It is what we have to deal with in life. You can only protect yourself.

Posted 1/3/23 12:10 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Unfortunealty even if you test negative on those home tests it does not mean you are negative.
my DH"s friend tested negative on a home test but positive on a PCR.
The home tests are notoriously unreliable for negatives.

Plus I imagine you are contagious before you even pop a positive.

Posted 1/3/23 12:42 PM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Unfortunealty even if you test negative on those home tests it does not mean you are negative.
my DH"s friend tested negative on a home test but positive on a PCR.
The home tests are notoriously unreliable for negatives.

Plus I imagine you are contagious before you even pop a positive.



Exactly. It all makes no sense anymore.

Posted 1/3/23 12:47 PM
 

jaykaylol
LIF Infant

Member since 6/16

170 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Do you test for the flu and other virus' and illnesses?
Covid is NOT the only thing out there and it is not going to go away.

People didn't stay home before either. It is what we have to deal with in life. You can only protect yourself.




yes. i usually do - depending on my symptoms and the duration of them, if needed, i'll get a throat culture and/or, respiratory panel swab usually at the encouragement of my doctor. i like to know what i'm up against and to rule out anything worse. you don't have to agree with that or understand it

i've also taken a test everyday for 6 days straight, no symptoms, all negative. same with my husband. tested my son again a few days after his initial positive - still positive. both time i've had covid, i've shown up positive.

i try to be as responsible as i can be within reason when it comes to this stuff

Posted 1/3/23 2:58 PM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by jaykaylol

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Do you test for the flu and other virus' and illnesses?
Covid is NOT the only thing out there and it is not going to go away.

People didn't stay home before either. It is what we have to deal with in life. You can only protect yourself.




yes. i usually do - depending on my symptoms and the duration of them, if needed, i'll get a throat culture and/or, respiratory panel swab usually at the encouragement of my doctor. i like to know what i'm up against and to rule out anything worse. you don't have to agree with that or understand it

i've also taken a test everyday for 6 days straight, no symptoms, all negative. same with my husband. tested my son again a few days after his initial positive - still positive. both time i've had covid, i've shown up positive.

i try to be as responsible as i can be within reason when it comes to this stuff



Sometimes it gets to be too much though, too obsessive and your anxiety could get you sick.

Everyone will get sick and I live in a house with people too and sometimes we catch it from one another, sometimes we don't. Mostly we don't as we try and keep our immune system up and not worry about it that much.

Posted 1/3/23 3:00 PM
 

busymomonli
Resident Insomniac

Member since 4/13

2051 total posts

Name:

Current Covid Guidelines?

At my employer its 5 days isolation starting the day of the positive test, then days 5-10 they request you wear a mask but say it's not mandatory.

I just had it and isolated for 5 days and tested negative at day 7.

Posted 1/3/23 3:32 PM
 

lululu
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

9511 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by MissJones

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.



I would never ever test one of my children if they only had a runny nose. In the past they may have had a very mild case of the flu with a runny nose and we never tested. This is not different. My daughter was very ill before the holidays. Got her tested for the flu so she could get Tamiflu, but with no medications for children with Covid what's the point of testing for Covid?

Posted 1/3/23 4:24 PM
 

lululu
LIF Adult

Member since 7/05

9511 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by jaykaylol

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Do you test for the flu and other virus' and illnesses?
Covid is NOT the only thing out there and it is not going to go away.

People didn't stay home before either. It is what we have to deal with in life. You can only protect yourself.




yes. i usually do - depending on my symptoms and the duration of them, if needed, i'll get a throat culture and/or, respiratory panel swab usually at the encouragement of my doctor. i like to know what i'm up against and to rule out anything worse. you don't have to agree with that or understand it

i've also taken a test everyday for 6 days straight, no symptoms, all negative. same with my husband. tested my son again a few days after his initial positive - still positive. both time i've had covid, i've shown up positive.

i try to be as responsible as i can be within reason when it comes to this stuff



The thing is you are most contagious leading up to a positive test result, so you could still be infecting others even though you think that you are doing the responsible thing.

Posted 1/3/23 4:27 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

54921 total posts

Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by lululu

Posted by jaykaylol

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by jaykaylol

as evidenced by the other thread of people showing up to holidays sick - people can't be trusted to stay home when they are sick. my son has covid. i've tested each day to know what i'm able to do responsibly. as long as i stay negative i'll go to work, but he can't go to school until day 10 as he can't wear a mask reliably for 5 days.

it sucks. it is what it is. the amount of sick kids at my school before the break tells me that not everyone stays home when they're sick.. and not every sniffle is just a sniffle.



Do you test for the flu and other virus' and illnesses?
Covid is NOT the only thing out there and it is not going to go away.

People didn't stay home before either. It is what we have to deal with in life. You can only protect yourself.




yes. i usually do - depending on my symptoms and the duration of them, if needed, i'll get a throat culture and/or, respiratory panel swab usually at the encouragement of my doctor. i like to know what i'm up against and to rule out anything worse. you don't have to agree with that or understand it

i've also taken a test everyday for 6 days straight, no symptoms, all negative. same with my husband. tested my son again a few days after his initial positive - still positive. both time i've had covid, i've shown up positive.

i try to be as responsible as i can be within reason when it comes to this stuff



The thing is you are most contagious leading up to a positive test result, so you could still be infecting others even though you think that you are doing the responsible thing.



That was what i was trying to say. There really is no way to avoid spreading it unless you never leave the house or go around anyone. It's a false sense of security.

Posted 1/3/23 4:36 PM
 

PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken

Member since 6/11

9145 total posts

Name:
Phyllis

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Day 1 is first day after positive test
I think it’s on the CDC site

Posted 1/3/23 4:52 PM
 

MrsWoods
LIF Adult

Member since 4/12

1461 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by lululu

Posted by MissJones

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.



I would never ever test one of my children if they only had a runny nose. In the past they may have had a very mild case of the flu with a runny nose and we never tested. This is not different. My daughter was very ill before the holidays. Got her tested for the flu so she could get Tamiflu, but with no medications for children with Covid what's the point of testing for Covid?



My daughter has a runny nose every two weeks. If she doesn't have a fever shes in school. Thats just the standard rule i live by for all.

Posted 1/3/23 7:42 PM
 

MyBabyG
LIF Adolescent

Member since 1/15

793 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by MrsWoods

Posted by lululu

Posted by MissJones

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.



I would never ever test one of my children if they only had a runny nose. In the past they may have had a very mild case of the flu with a runny nose and we never tested. This is not different. My daughter was very ill before the holidays. Got her tested for the flu so she could get Tamiflu, but with no medications for children with Covid what's the point of testing for Covid?



My daughter has a runny nose every two weeks. If she doesn't have a fever shes in school. Thats just the standard rule i live by for all.



Same here. At any given point someone in the house has a runny nose, stuffy nose. there is no way we’re constantly going to test.

Message edited 1/3/2023 8:52:32 PM.

Posted 1/3/23 8:01 PM
 

windyweather21
LIF Adult

Member since 3/21

6980 total posts

Name:

Re: Current Covid Guidelines?

Posted by MrsWoods

Posted by lululu

Posted by MissJones

Posted by lululu

I don't know, for me personally I don't think I will ever test again. My guideline is if I am sick I stay home and once I feel better I can go out. I havent heard of anyone doing the 5 day thing unless specifically required by their job or school, and in that case I believe day 1 would be the day you test positive.



I understand totally. However, it's my daughter who tested positive and only because she had a very slight runny nose. That was her only symptom. For a runny nose, I would normally be like "Oh, you're fine." But obviously not. If I didn't test her, I would have sent her to school because she isn't sick-sick. KWIM?
She was sick 2 weeks ago with a fever and nausea. Obviously, we kept her home then for a few days.



I would never ever test one of my children if they only had a runny nose. In the past they may have had a very mild case of the flu with a runny nose and we never tested. This is not different. My daughter was very ill before the holidays. Got her tested for the flu so she could get Tamiflu, but with no medications for children with Covid what's the point of testing for Covid?



My daughter has a runny nose every two weeks. If she doesn't have a fever shes in school. Thats just the standard rule i live by for all.



Which has ALWAYS been the rule. We have turned into a paranoid society over a virus that is never going to go away. You wonder why so many people have anxiety now.

Posted 1/4/23 7:46 AM
 
Pages: [1] 2 3
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
Are we treating every little ailment as if it’s Covid? Loveme 10/13/20 35 Families Helping Families ™
How are you packing school lunches in the time of covid? Mrs213 9/3/20 19 Families Helping Families ™
Bday Party in Texas Infects 18 people w. Covid EclecticEsq10810 6/25/20 84 Families Helping Families ™
What do you think schools should do if someone tests positive COVID? LastLightGlow 5/13/20 118 Families Helping Families ™
Military could ban anyone with positive covid history from serving? MC09 5/7/20 11 Families Helping Families ™
I've been working on a COVID unit for three weeks... maybebaby 4/15/20 26 Families Helping Families ™
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 102805 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows