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Simple question- how many times have you tested positive for Covid

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth

Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid.

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By *alifaxsuetvcdTV/TS
over a year ago

halifax

Never

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

Once and felt absolutely awful for a week. Still struggling with shortness of breath on exercise which I never had before.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never, worked all through it and had to test for work. Was in contact with lots of others who did not I never did.

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
over a year ago

Durham

Do weekly tests. Only tested positive once and I believe only had covid once.

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth

I should add in the interest of fairness that I have tested positive twice.

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

Once

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

not had it and i dont want it,,

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley


"not had it and i dont want it,,"

Covid, or the test?

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

not had covid,, was p.c.r tested twice a week,, they have now stopped

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"not had it and i dont want it,,

Covid, or the test?"

The test

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

Keep it in the thread please op.

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

Twice

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"Keep it in the thread please op. "

Will do, thanks to all that have replied so far. Anecdotally and locally, friends, colleagues have been infected twice….. mostly in the last year.

Again, I have a job where I do meet many people indoors and even with mitigations this still represents an increased risk of catching the virus relative to the general population

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By *aneSmith5TV/TS
over a year ago

Eastbourne

Zero

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never, not jabbed either.

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield


"Once "

I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.

I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice, both this year.

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
over a year ago

dudley

Twice this year plus I was really poorly late 2019 with was most likely Covid

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Zero

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By *eicsbimaleMan
over a year ago

loughborough

Twice both times very ill

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"Once

I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.

I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching. "

Thank you for being so candid. Hypothetically question, again maybe a question being asked by many members, if you are in a job where you are higher risk of being exposed ( again you would have to look at this in a long term look), would you consider changing your job?

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

Once .. although had it twice. First time I was told it was a none descript viral infection when I was admitted to hospital. Later found out it had been covid

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield


"Once

I now realise I’ve had covid at least twice, once in January 2020 which I caught whilst in Orlando but obvs couldn’t be tested for it, once in March 2022 where I tested positive with both lft and pcr. I worked the whole way through all the lockdowns in a security capacity so was dealing with other people in close contact (searching them and their belongings) and during 2020 mainly without PPE. It wasn’t a good time and my marriage failed as a result of pay cuts and emotional pressure on both of us. I’ve had all the jabs but have thought long and hard each time about my reasons for doing so. I had to test regularly (every four days) for work once tests because available, but no longer test or feel the need to. If I am unwell I will stay home until I am better.

I no longer wear a mask unless “forced” to do so eg in hospitals or at the doctors nor do I use hand sanitiser or practice social distancing, however I do wear gloves at work when searching.

Thank you for being so candid. Hypothetically question, again maybe a question being asked by many members, if you are in a job where you are higher risk of being exposed ( again you would have to look at this in a long term look), would you consider changing your job?"

I don’t think it’s relevant now, the potential for exposure is everywhere (or nowhere if you’re if that mindset), I’ve had my jabs, I’ve done my time in the risky zone, why would I change career now? If I was going to change jobs I’d have done it at the start of the first lockdown when we were exposed to international import risk with no PPE.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

Never tested for it until i was admited to hospital for something else they tested me before they put me on a ward and it came back positive,had no symptoms at all

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

Once each

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth

I suppose to answer a few queries here relating to subsequent infections is that there is plenty of data out there now suggesting that the more times you get infected the poorer the outcomes long term with particular reference to heart and cardiovascular issues, not necessarily immediately after infections but several months done the line.

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"I suppose to answer a few queries here relating to subsequent infections is that there is plenty of data out there now suggesting that the more times you get infected the poorer the outcomes long term with particular reference to heart and cardiovascular issues, not necessarily immediately after infections but several months done the line."

Personally, I am not in a position to change employment however , again anecdotally, I know a lot who are and are vulnerable and are seeking more Covid safe employment

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Never. Test at least weekly, when unwell, and after potential exposure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've yet to test positive, Taurus has tested positive once.

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By *enuineguy76Man
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "
you mean positive PCR test ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

0 positive infection test results and possibly no infections either. Upto date with all vaccinations and boosters, last about 3 weeks ago

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By *G CoupleCouple
over a year ago

kent

Zero.

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. you mean positive PCR test ? "

Positive PCR or LFT

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Zero

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

Once. September this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice in the space of three months

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By *jonesMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Twice over about a year

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By *aughtybutnicecouple69Couple
over a year ago

Perth

Once. April this year. Absolutely floored for 2 weeks. Worst I've ever felt. I'm fully vaxxed but have 2 auto immune conditions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Zero positive tests

Partner had it before vaccines were available and nearly died. I had to self isolate because of a positive test in the household, no need for me to have one.

I ended up with long covid for 11 months with breathing difficulties, couldn't get any medical help with long covid due to it not being recognised at that time, and later on because I had never tested positive for covid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Zero 0

None-

Never

Naught/nought - 0

No times

Zilch Nada

100% On the Record Never

First week COVIDstate had to help 2 OAP's With & Since still Antiviralledx4 Nothing

Although FluJab did make me poo on woody

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By *bwstarzWoman
over a year ago

south cheshire

January and June this year both on lft’s and then also on pcr through my monthly testing for ONS. January bout was still testing positive on February’s pcr which was done about 5 weeks after first testing positive.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Never .

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By *exy_HornyCouple
over a year ago

Leigh

None.

All 3 of us tested twice a week lft for work plus on the ONS monthly testing since the start.

All negative.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

once

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never

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By *unboy007Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Twice

First time was in a government institute in Baku for 13 days

Rice and 2 chicken drum sticks 3 times a day

Very lucky as both times had no symptoms or illness associated with covid

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Just the once at the start of the year but I am fairly antisocial so mix with relatively few people

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Once, last Christmas

Symptoms were manageable, no vaccine.

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By *OXO2018Couple
over a year ago

Norfolk

Regularly tested and all been negative

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By *ervertsCouple
over a year ago

halesowen

Twice. 2nd time wasn’t as bad as the first, and I got over it much quicker too.

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By *ervertsCouple
over a year ago

halesowen

Oh and I’ve had 3 jabs.

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By *enelope2UWoman
over a year ago

Fife


"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "

I have not tested positive yet..None Zero! and not had it yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

0

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By *ambam1234400Woman
over a year ago

coventry

4 times now

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Never.

More tests than I care to remember.

5 Covid Jabs and a large supply of common sense.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never for me.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Had it 3 times and only tested positive once.

This latest strain either doesn't show up on the PCR test or we are being sold all of the fake tests that Gov.uk bought back in 2020.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I,ve had it four times....

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

To the person who sent me abusive messages privatley, know your probably reading this thread, got something to say, say it in here or at least dont block people after you have sent abusive mail,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None, but I don’t trust those LFT

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside

Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.

Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

0

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.

Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to "

I had the chest infection this spring and it was confirmed not to be covid, just two years of cold viruses ganging up on me. WAlkin in dept to the rescue, doctors surgery;useless.

those steroids are great.

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By *ingeandTCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough

Never.

Kids have had it, worked all through the height of the pandemic in a hospital with + patients.

Been exposed to it numerous times….had 3 vaccines, later than a lot though as had to wait for AZ due to allergies.

I normally catch every bug going so it’s weird

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I've had Covid once as far as I know and tested positive maybe 5 times during the illness until testing negative after about 10 days.

Nita

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside


"Twice that I tested for. Was ill with what I assumed was a chest infection right around the time COVID appeared. Lots of family and friends had it too around same time. Coughing fits the 2nd time we're a pain in the arse but nowt that worried me.

Having dealt with lung issues all my life I just got on with it so it didn't seem too bad but I suppose it's funny what you can get used to

I had the chest infection this spring and it was confirmed not to be covid, just two years of cold viruses ganging up on me. WAlkin in dept to the rescue, doctors surgery;useless.

those steroids are great."
I get one either spring or autumn every year. Miserable week to 10 days everytime. Not needed steroids for a while, prob cause I can't get a doctors appointment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never tested. I havent felt ill nor been nominated as a close contact.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

9 times in total, each day the one time I had it

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By *eptimiusMan
over a year ago

East

Never had a test so never tested positive. Never will have a test either. Its not fit for purpose apart from any thing else!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice,no jabs..

Lost all sense of taste and smell the first time and it still hasn't returned properly in over a year.

For Covid it's self I've had worse colds.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been tested loads of times and never tested positive

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"9 times in total, each day the one time I had it "

Very true, I should rephrase the question as episodes of testing positive

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By *nkednkinkyMan
over a year ago

Fraserburgh

None, no jabs either

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Tested positive twice, but think I’ve had it three times altogether.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

0

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By *esthetic21Man
over a year ago

Birmingham/Bristol

Once

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By *esthetic21Man
over a year ago

Birmingham/Bristol

And i had a headache and felt a bit poorly but nothing major

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

Once

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By *aturefun63Man
over a year ago

Belper

Once confirmed,but suspected had covid when came back from Spain in July had sore throat and chest inflammation but rapid flow was negative

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nill

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By *ourotherMan
over a year ago

Hereford

Never had it as far as I am aware.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Never tested

Never had symptoms

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By *teph BitchTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester


"Hello fellow fabbers. Simple question. Just put you answer down first . Feel free to comment afterwards . I do appreciate this may not reflect the actual number of times that you have been infected with Covid. "

Nil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Never I am built for immunity by my own body defense system it's strong and strange

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Never I am built for immunity by my own body defense system it's strong and strange "

You do know having a strong immune system doesn't mean you don't get things it just means you are less likely to get very sick?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Three times.

Brought it back from GC the first time - had had jab #1 around 3 months beforehand. Was really ill, lasted well over 4 months.

Eventually felt well enough to have second jab. Second positive was 2 weeks after jab #2. Really ill again.

Third time was about six months ago - only poorly for about 3 weeks.

Felt ill again a few months ago, could have sworn I had it based on previous symptoms - felt exactly the same - but test said no. I reckon the test didn’t pick it up.

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By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago

Solihull and Brentwood

None.

Though, way back in I think Xmas 2021. I'm sure I had it. But didn't have tests then. Layed up in bed for a week. But had no loss of taste or smell. Just put it down to flue.

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By *ittlechick77Couple
over a year ago

Staines

3 times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange."

I guess it's possible you didn't catch it from someone at work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tested positive twice, but also had it before community testing was available.

So, three infections in total.

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By *ayboii2018_12Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

3x times, first time awful. Other times wouldn't known if i had to test for work (nhs).

People say common sense but when you're working in an environment with it can be hard at times. Natural human behaviour.. I.e rubbing eyes and so on. But glad I got vaccinated.

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment. "

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Worked healthcare through the whole pandemic. Then I get it September of this year. The same protocols never deviated . It's strange.

I guess it's possible you didn't catch it from someone at work. "
it's random I agree .

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By *orset.J OP   Man
over a year ago

Weymouth


"Zero positive tests

Partner had it before vaccines were available and nearly died. I had to self isolate because of a positive test in the household, no need for me to have one.

I ended up with long covid for 11 months with breathing difficulties, couldn't get any medical help with long covid due to it not being recognised at that time, and later on because I had never tested positive for covid "

Very sorry for what you went through - I hope you are feeling better now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections "

No the 2 times I had symptoms I wasn't poorly at all really.

This 1st time was pre jab in December 2020 I lost taste completely for less then than 24 hours, For about 18 hours before that my taste was a bit funny and everything tasted sour but when it came back it was quite quick. I lost my smell completely for about 3 days Other than that I have no symptoms. The 2nd time it was mild cold like symptoms. I've been very lucky, But also odd is my husband has only tested positive once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections "

I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know.

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

Never tested positive (prob 5 tests), never had Covid despite being surrounded by it.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

local, but not too local

Tested positive twice. Think I’ve had it 3 or 4 times, first one was before it got popular.

I’ve an underlying condition which makes it pretty obvious when I’m ill.

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

3 now .

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By *eeman1Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Once.

Literally on Monday. Feel like crap.

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By *irty_DeedsMan
over a year ago

Teesside


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections

I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. "
Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering?

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By *eel44Man
over a year ago

liversage

Never

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

tested positive for 4th time 2 weeks ago..

Once in 2020, twice 2021 and now this year..

Total time I hospital about 6 months.. zero hospital time from this recent bout

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

Never had covid

Had my two vax

Had two boosters

So some thing works

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Twice. 3 vaccinations

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By *exieTV/TS
over a year ago

Cheltenham

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By *exieTV/TS
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Never, 4vaccinations Pfizer Pfizer Moderna and Pfizer and 1 SmallPox Vaccine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice. Was quite poorly the first time, but just a high temp the second time.

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By *AURA6969TV/TS
over a year ago

RUGBY

Once..... just felt like a severe cold one week later and fine again

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By *rchitectonicMan
over a year ago

London / Essex

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By *rchitectonicMan
over a year ago

London / Essex

Still haven't caught it nor been jabbed.

PS: Before you rant at me please look up #DiedSuddenly

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections

I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering?"
if you had covid you should retest for 90 days after on pcr.

We are still testing twice weekly unless someone tests positive at work.. then it's back to daily tests for 7 days

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over a year ago


"Tested positive 5 times but only Symptomatic twice. The only reason I knew about the other 3 is because I was testing regularly because of medical treatment.

Hope you were not too ill when symptomatic.

You raise a very important point - how many times we may have actually been infected v testing positive. The likelihood is that we probably all have been infected but without symptoms as well as symptomatic infections

I will also add a doctor has told me it is possible for people to test positive for several months after infection. Most people will test negative quite quickly and almost everybody before 3 months but there have been cases like mine where people have had no symptoms but still testing positive so I guess we just don't know. Wasn't there something on the pcr literature that said not to get tested again in a certain time frame for this reason? Or am I misremembering? if you had covid you should retest for 90 days after on pcr.

We are still testing twice weekly unless someone tests positive at work.. then it's back to daily tests for 7 days "

This And yes you are right about not testing for 90 days but there are some people that will still test positive after that so it's possible I've been one of them when tested positive with no symptoms.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been lucky had none otherwise I might not be here as diagnosed with leukemia 6 months ago also wear a mask due to no immune system

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By *lectrumMan
over a year ago

south shields

Twice

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By *fternoonDelight69Man
over a year ago

Southampton

Never as I didn't test.

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By *thLincsCpleCouple
over a year ago

Barton upon Humber

Tested a few times due to work and to travel and when I had a bad cold, never got a positive test, either me or the Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3

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By *oody HuddsonMan
over a year ago

sexy town

Never but I reckon I’ve had it 4 times now including as I comment.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time

Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve had it three times: Nov ‘21, Feb ‘22, July ‘22. Less awful each time, but feel it’s affected my ability to breathe properly.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I’ve tested positive twice (both PCR). Mr has only had it once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time

Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable."

Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.

Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle


"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time

Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.

Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.

Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate. "

Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon…

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By *ondonSurreySocialsWoman
over a year ago

Surrey

2

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By *ondonSurreySocialsWoman
over a year ago

Surrey


"2"

And not from any socials either….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time

Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.

Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.

Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate.

Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon…"

Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this does seem to wipe people out for around 2 weeks but I hope that isn't the case for you. X

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle


"My sense of smell and taste have gone last night so I reckon I’ve just got it for the 4th time

Done a test and it was negative, but don’t think the lateral flows are that reliable.

Not necessarily there is a bug going round at the moment that is affecting taste and smell that isn't covid and is very similar to a chest infection but again not.

Vaccinated people are very unlikely to lose their taste and smell with the current variants of the current variance it's of covid. LFT'S are fairly accurate.

Thank you. It might just be that then Hopefully it clears off soon…

Really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this does seem to wipe people out for around 2 weeks but I hope that isn't the case for you. X"

I have felt really wiped tbh. Fingers crossed. Thank you x

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By *evilinherCouple
over a year ago

varied

I’ve had it twice once this year once last year. Male half has never had it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been positive once, back in the summer. Luckily I only had one horrific day where I felt like death, then just a small tickly cough and a bit of a sore throat

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By *itty Kat ABWoman
over a year ago

North Somerset

Never. Kx

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By *ingleguy203Woman
over a year ago

Bristol

Once,had it for 2 days that wás it

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By *r n Mrs BlissCouple
over a year ago

Livingston

None and both us worked thru lockdown which is surprising considering the work we both do

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By *onny5Man
over a year ago

24 upperyou street

Never

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By *clayairMan
over a year ago

central west

Not yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had it twice ( well, that I know of). First time I had in January and it was awful. And the second time I caught it in August. Both times left me in pretty bad state. Still not completely recovered.

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By *orrow my wifeCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

Twice.

Once in hospital as coukdnt get enough oxygen in me.

The other time very mild

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By *otsMan
over a year ago

Higham

I haven't been meeting and it's finally caught up with me after 3yrs.

I suspect eldest picked it up last week or so ago at work he was bad last week and now me.

Started off sticky mouth like the start of tonsillitis, then a tickly throat lots of coughing on and off.

2 days later real nasty cold 2 days.

Feeling a little better today.

Luckily had all the boosters being over a certain age and with asthma & had double pneumonia in the past!!

Hopefully no airway issues inhalers working.

I haven't been out much, not meeting, barely been shopping, but still caught it.

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By *entleman_spyMan
over a year ago

nearby

Never.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

Never had a positive test

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By *WantYourWifeMan
over a year ago

Nearby

Once. Already expected I had it as felt awful. The test was just a confirmation.

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