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ali120206
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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



That is ridiculous that the only thing they think an illness is (or a cough as your child), is covid and that you HAVE to be tested for that. How long do they intend to do this? They don't make you test for flu or pneumonia or strep, etc etc. It really needs to just end and treat this like every other virus.



I don't think it's the only thing they think it is but they want to rule it out since the symptoms are pretty broad.

I would've kept him home today regardless - and it's not as big of a deal now that we can test at home (although it was weird).

Posted 3/9/22 9:10 AM
 
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windyweather21
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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by ali120206

Posted by windyweather21

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



That is ridiculous that the only thing they think an illness is (or a cough as your child), is covid and that you HAVE to be tested for that. How long do they intend to do this? They don't make you test for flu or pneumonia or strep, etc etc. It really needs to just end and treat this like every other virus.



I don't think it's the only thing they think it is but they want to rule it out since the symptoms are pretty broad.

I would've kept him home today regardless - and it's not as big of a deal now that we can test at home (although it was weird).



If you say any symptom that could be associated with covid, schools and work want you to test. I am sorry but it is ridiculous 2 years later. If you choose to test, then I say that is fine. To make people only test for this one illness after 2 years is just ridiculous and needs to be stopped.
Just like you did, keep your child home.

Posted 3/9/22 9:22 AM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



Ah ok. Yeah my DD hasn't been out sick this year so I am not sure what my school makes you do to return after a sick day.
I know a lot of her friend's mom have said they just tell the school the kid needed a mental health day or if it's a girl that she has period cramps lol

Posted 3/9/22 10:07 AM
 

ali120206
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17792 total posts

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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



Ah ok. Yeah my DD hasn't been out sick this year so I am not sure what my school makes you do to return after a sick day.
I know a lot of her friend's mom have said they just tell the school the kid needed a mental health day or if it's a girl that she has period cramps lol



Yeah - I've sent them unless they have been noticably stuffy.

I just got his clear to return info from the school nurse but he can't go back until symptoms have resolved or haven't worsened and he doesn't have a cough. Coughs can linger for awhile so I guess he's home for longer now than he would've been if he had Covid lol?

Posted 3/9/22 12:48 PM
 

NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..

Member since 11/09

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

Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



Ah ok. Yeah my DD hasn't been out sick this year so I am not sure what my school makes you do to return after a sick day.
I know a lot of her friend's mom have said they just tell the school the kid needed a mental health day or if it's a girl that she has period cramps lol



Yeah - I've sent them unless they have been noticably stuffy.

I just got his clear to return info from the school nurse but he can't go back until symptoms have resolved or haven't worsened and he doesn't have a cough. Coughs can linger for awhile so I guess he's home for longer now than he would've been if he had Covid lol?

'

So going forward you can never be in school with a cough or a runny nose even if you produce a negative covid test?
I mean- COME ON!!

Posted 3/9/22 12:50 PM
 

ali120206
2 Boys

Member since 7/06

17792 total posts

Name:

Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



Ah ok. Yeah my DD hasn't been out sick this year so I am not sure what my school makes you do to return after a sick day.
I know a lot of her friend's mom have said they just tell the school the kid needed a mental health day or if it's a girl that she has period cramps lol



Yeah - I've sent them unless they have been noticably stuffy.

I just got his clear to return info from the school nurse but he can't go back until symptoms have resolved or haven't worsened and he doesn't have a cough. Coughs can linger for awhile so I guess he's home for longer now than he would've been if he had Covid lol?

'

So going forward you can never be in school with a cough or a runny nose even if you produce a negative covid test?
I mean- COME ON!!



Runny nose - yes
Cough - no it seems

Posted 3/9/22 1:03 PM
 

windyweather21
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Member since 3/21

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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



Ah ok. Yeah my DD hasn't been out sick this year so I am not sure what my school makes you do to return after a sick day.
I know a lot of her friend's mom have said they just tell the school the kid needed a mental health day or if it's a girl that she has period cramps lol



Yeah - I've sent them unless they have been noticably stuffy.

I just got his clear to return info from the school nurse but he can't go back until symptoms have resolved or haven't worsened and he doesn't have a cough. Coughs can linger for awhile so I guess he's home for longer now than he would've been if he had Covid lol?

'

So going forward you can never be in school with a cough or a runny nose even if you produce a negative covid test?
I mean- COME ON!!



Runny nose - yes
Cough - no it seems



That is stupid and I am glad I don’t have younger kids in school and if I did, you bet I would be going to board meetings to have this lifted.

Posted 3/9/22 1:15 PM
 

LuckyStar
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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



I’m positive I will be getting a call for every sniffle. These new guidelines are worse than the masks, IMO. At least the masks hid sniffles!

Posted 3/9/22 1:18 PM
 

ali120206
2 Boys

Member since 7/06

17792 total posts

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Re: Updated Covid protocols

Posted by LuckyStar

Posted by ali120206

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by ali120206

It is nice not having to rush out for testing for every symptom. DS is congested and coughed a lot overnight so I tested him at home this am. It was awkward but negative lol. He’s still not going to school as he slept poorly but it’s nice to not have to take him to the doctor for basic congestion.



Maybe I'm wrong but I haven't tested my daughter for any basic congestion once.
She's had a few head colds- I considered them head colds and that was it. No fever, no other symptoms.
Does your school make you test for every little sniffle?
That's maddening




They don't make us test for every sniffle (he was sniffly on Monday and Tuesday) but with the coughing and lack of sleep - there was no way I could have sent him to school. And since I was keeping him home with a symptom, I'd need to show a negative test of any kind for him to return.

ETA - Meanwhile, he went to play XBOX and hasn't coughed in about half an hour now, the longest stretch in awhile lol. I guess someone else is home though as he's talking to someone.



I’m positive I will be getting a call for every sniffle. These new guidelines are worse than the masks, IMO. At least the masks hid sniffles!



It's going to be a long allergy season lol.

Posted 3/9/22 4:00 PM
 
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