It is POSITIVE, but think POSITIVELY
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137177)
Philippines
January 4, 2022 2:46am CST
A friend of mine messaged me that his younger sister is positive of Covid-19 through the 'rapid antigen test.' He is furious about it and told him to think positively. I suggested to him to calm down and ask people in charge to let all his family be tested. This is the best thing we can do for now. Even if he perceived that his younger sister's result is a false positive and questioned the accuracy of the test.
If you were in my shoes, what would be your suggestion?
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@NatsuYeung (264)
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4 Jan 22
stay safe my friend- from what I read the situation is really bad in your country
is it only in some parts or the entire country? hope the situation gets better for all of us.
@NatsuYeung (264)
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4 Jan 22
- I know it will take money but he can always take another test if he doubts the result.
- tell him that there is no guarantee you can avoid getting covid even with all the measures you practice
- yes, everyone should be tested and implement measure to limit the spread of the disease
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@NatsuYeung (264)
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4 Jan 22
@askme123 it is possible - maybe the test detects traces of viral components (which are used to trigger the immune response) found in vaccines though I do not know of recommendations not to get tested after having the vaccine.
we both can do a little searching on this...
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@Hannihar (129349)
• Israel
5 Jan 22
@Shavkat
I can understand why your friend was upset. You made a good suggestion by telling all the family to get tested? That is a very logical thing to do. Maybe they are ok. So what happens to his sister that tested positive? How does she feel?
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
4 Jan 22
He sounds a bit silly if you ask me.
Tell him to take a chill pill and stay away from his sister.
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@rsa101 (37929)
• Philippines
4 Jan 22
I guess it is prudent that everyone that she has contact with should also get tested. I am due to be swabbed this Thursday as part of protocols in our workplace. I already told my father that in case I would also, be found to be positive he should get swabbed too since he was our last contact and my wife and son would also take to be sure. But if my results would be negative then I guess we are safe for now.
@Edsamacos (557)
• Philippines
4 Jan 22
This is not the best time to blame. The best thing to do is to have all members of the family to get tested. Quarantine and isolation would be necessary.
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