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OxQQme

(2,550 posts) Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:49 PM Mar 2020

What happens afterward?

Say I tested positive and got care right away.

Am I still a carrier?

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What happens afterward? (Original Post) OxQQme Mar 2020 OP

No one knows. old guy Mar 2020 #1

After you recover? tinrobot Mar 2020 #2

My washing machine's getting a workout. OxQQme Mar 2020 #3

old guy

(3,283 posts)

1. No one knows.

Reply to OxQQme (Original post)

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:53 PM

Mar 2020

I believe it will be quite some time before any real proof is presented.

tinrobot

(10,895 posts)

2. After you recover?

Reply to OxQQme (Original post)

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:56 PM

Mar 2020

You'd still be infectious for a week or two after you recover. You may be immune to reinfection, but the jury is out on that.

Even so, you could still carry the virus around on your hands, clothes, etc.

OxQQme

(2,550 posts)

3. My washing machine's getting a workout.

Reply to OxQQme (Original post)

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 02:13 PM

Mar 2020

I've gone out a few times for essentials.
When I return home I immediately take off my clothes, wash them and take a shower.
79 years old and susceptible.

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