Serious Coronavirus Public Discussion

[TheTRUEgge]

I got pretty lucky and was able to get the Johnson and Johnson (one-dose) vaccine because of my lab position. It wiped me OUT for a couple of days, but it'll make going out a little less stressful (Not that I actually go out much)

 

[Clockenstein]

Mom who works in a group home is deemed a priority worker, so she's the first in our family who's allowed to (and has gotten) a shot. She told me the shot has made her arm pretty sore and weak, and that the rest of her co-workers were allowed to call in sick if the vaccine was especially adverse for them. Not that it was anything too bad for her.

On that note, have got to wonder what the fuck this country is up to with vaccine distribution. What's taking so long? They're seriously extending the date range for the second dose to... four months? What?

 

[QuietGuardian]

I've been feeling sick for several days, and on Tuesday, I got a rapid test and it came back positive. The good news is that I've only had symptoms like congestion and fatigue, and I'm definitely feeling better, but I do have to deal with being super careful in my apartment, and in general, it's no fun being sick for a long time.

 

[Skarmizard]

I'm so sorry to hear that, and I really hope you're feeling better soon.

So my mom got her second vaccine last Friday, and she was so sore the next day that she had to call in from work. Luckily she never got sick from it, and she was back at work Sunday, so that is a huge load off my mind.

Also, my state opened eligibility to all adults Monday, and I managed to get registered to get my first shot tomorrow. I'm nervous and eager at the same time, but I'm ready to do what I can to help put this crap to an end.

 

[Fool]

Welp, I got the virus. Honestly wasn’t expecting it but the test results came positive. Wonderful timing on the virus’ part, I just got a job offer and now this happens. Luckily I don’t really feel all that bad outside of just mild congestion, so I think I’m just going to stay in my room so I don’t give this shit to my parents.

 

[War Anvil]

I'm so sorry, Fool. Here's hoping the virus doesn't land too many hits on your immune system!

 

[Clockenstein]

So, after presumably months of complaints and flagrant violations of health orders, Alberta's government finally closed GraceLife Church. They went up and fenced around it and have police watching over it. Unsurprisingly, there are people on Twitter (I presume they're the church's members) who are crying religious persecution and all that stuff. Asking God to visit his wrath upon Jason Kenney and the RCMP and so on.

Can't even begin to stress how offended I am by this. My parents are some of the most devout Christians I've ever been blessed to be a son to. They made a point of church every Saturday for us and Bible study in the evening -- and even we haven't gone to church since this whole pandemic started. It's been all livestreams of services and religious TV. And these people have the gall to claim there's no other alternative and that piety means standing shoulder to shoulder packed like sardines in the pews on Easter Sunday? And that Christians are being unfairly persecuted?

Funny you mention that, buddy, I'm not feeling particularly persecuted over here.
Don't even throw the "but you're one of those butthurt libs!!!" attack at me. Last I checked, still conservative, bro.
Either way, pride and arrogance are sins too. My prayers are with you -- to please realize that other Christians are right here, finding ways to worship while staying safe.

 

[Skarmizard]

So I got my first vaccine a week ago. My arm was sore for a day or two, but it was nothing unbearable. I go get the second one on the 28th, which is the one I'm more nervous about since that's the one that seems to affect people more severely. But I'm willing to deal with that over the risk of getting the virus.

 

[Bowser's Family Vacation]

I got my vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) yesterday, and, admittedly, I've been having a rough go of it: fever, chills, body aches (my lower back in particular was so bad that I couldn't really sit up). Writing this now I'm much better than I was in the morning, but I'm still not doing great. >_>

Even so, I feel immensely grateful: A) to have gotten vaccine and B) to be able to rest afterwards. (My classes canceled today.) Both things are big privileges.

I'm also grateful that, now, everyone in my household has been vaccinated (and I'm the only one to have had side effects beyond arm soreness and tiredness).

 

[TheTRUEgge]

I got my vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) yesterday, and, admittedly, I've been having a rough go of it: fever, chills, body aches (my lower back in particular was so bad that I couldn't really sit up). Writing this now I'm much better than I was in the morning, but I'm still not doing great. >_>

Even so, I feel immensely grateful: A) to have gotten vaccine and B) to be able to rest afterwards. (My classes canceled today.) Both things are big privileges.

I'm also grateful that, now, everyone in my household has been vaccinated (and I'm the only one to have had side effects beyond arm soreness and tiredness).

Johnson&Johnson hit me like a truck, too. Glad to hear that you were able to spend the day recovering!

 

[The Man of Many Names]

COVID vaccines are officially available for everyone over 16 in my state!

Unfortunately...I got a positive COVID test yesterday. LITERALLY as it turned midnight, the doctor opened the door to my room and said "You got COVID."

What's worse, COVID's affecting my breathing. I'm constantly coughing and breaths are louder and more frequent. I can walk fine, and apparently my lungs are clear, but I also can't leave my house and days are going by at a crawl.

Did I mention that I'm supposed to be at my grandma's funeral on Monday?

i hate my life so much

 

[NothingButNuzlocke]

COVID vaccines are officially available for everyone over 16 in my state!

Unfortunately...I got a positive COVID test yesterday. LITERALLY as it turned midnight, the doctor opened the door to my room and said "You got COVID."

I'm so sorry to hear that. My state starts vaccine eligibility on Monday, it's been taking so long and I hate seeing more and more people getting sick.

Please get well soon!

 

[novadex]

Just got my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. Side effects haven't been terribly noticeable, but it seems like that's usually a second-dose thing.

 

[War Anvil]

I got my vaccine last Thursday! It was Pfizer for me as well.

Fun fact, it's also the reason I learned the words biliverdin and bilirubin, which are components coming from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the body. No wonder my "vaccine bruise" has looked lime-green!

 

[Skarmizard]

Tomorrow’s the day I get my second shot, and I’m definitely apprehensive given the stories I’ve heard about the second dose...obviously still gonna go through with it because I feel like any shot aftereffects would be much better than getting the virus, but...we’ll see how it goes.

Also my dad got his first shot about a week ago. It didn’t bother him too much, although it affected his wife more (maybe because she had COVID already?)

 

[The Man of Many Names]

Guess who's back to breathing subconsciously?!

I've actually been doing that for a while now, but I've been having trouble getting how I feel into words. All I can say is that I feel leagues better than I did two weeks ago. My headaches are gone, my throat is clearer, and I only seem to cough when I speak in long sentences. I've even been thinking about leaving quarantine!

The only problem comes in getting the vaccine. I'm pretty sure my diagnosis doesn't stop me from having to wait too long to get it, and I've managed to schedule a vaccination appointment, but there's still a lingering thought that my positive COVID diagnosis is gonna keep me from receiving the vaccine. I've read enough about the vaccine to know that I can still get it, but I've also misunderstood enough for negative thoughts to persist, in spite of everything that I know about it.

Oh yeah, and my grandmother's funeral got rescheduled.

EDIT: Also, thanks for everyone who gave me a cry reaction.

 

[Alolan Floatzel]

this is a meme i made about what it's like tryna get yourself a vaccine where i am rn

getting my first dose booked was a WHOLE thing but at least i got my appointment for thursday!

 

[SimplyUnknown]

Finally got my second dose which means I'm officially fully vaccinated! ...Or I will be once two weeks pass or so. Still good to hear! Now I just need to wait and hope I don't end up with a bad reaction to the second dose!

 

[Skarmizard]

Guess who's back to breathing subconsciously?!

I've actually been doing that for a while now, but I've been having trouble getting how I feel into words. All I can say is that I feel leagues better than I did two weeks ago. My headaches are gone, my throat is clearer, and I only seem to cough when I speak in long sentences. I've even been thinking about leaving quarantine!

The only problem comes in getting the vaccine. I'm pretty sure my diagnosis doesn't stop me from having to wait too long to get it, and I've managed to schedule a vaccination appointment, but there's still a lingering thought that my positive COVID diagnosis is gonna keep me from receiving the vaccine. I've read enough about the vaccine to know that I can still get it, but I've also misunderstood enough for negative thoughts to persist, in spite of everything that I know about it.

Oh yeah, and my grandmother's funeral got rescheduled.

EDIT: Also, thanks for everyone who gave me a cry reaction.

I'm really happy to hear you're doing better! And as far as I know, you should still be able to get vaccinated, although you probably have to wait until you test negative.

Anyway, I got my second shot a week and a half ago. It didn't affect me nearly as much as I was concerned it might-I was a little more sore than the first one, but it wasn't unbearable. I probably could have went ahead and went to work the next day (I'd taken off just in case it did mess me up). The two-week mark is two days after my birthday, which is a pretty good present.

Also my dad and stepmom get their second shots in about a week.

So I know the pandemic is slowing down here in the US, but it's nowhere near over yet (and it's way worse in other countries-just look at India). So why the hell are businesses not enforcing their mask requirements???
Granted, things didn't get bad after the governor lifted the mask mandate (which surprised me-I fully expected a bad wave of cases, but it never happened), but a lot of businesses still require one...but they don't enforce it. It frustrates me to go to, say, a grocery store that "supposedly" requires face coverings, but there are easily more people not wearing one than ones like me that are.

 

[LHarm]

I’m about to get my vaccine as it was approved for people ages 12-15.