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    1. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      I called his doc, who noted that the pills have benefit when used before day 5. “I’d err on not treating,” he said wisely, but might reconsider if things worsened in the next couple of days. It’s now day 4. Pulse ox is fine, heart rate has slowed, he's a bit less flu-ish(20/25)

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    2. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      ..., but his throat still hurts like hell. When 5d are up, we’ll do another rapid (if I can find one) – if neg he’ll leave isolation (& wear an KN95). If pos, he’ll stay isolated until it’s neg, or day 10. He’ll still mask for 5d more. And that – we hope – will be that. (21/25)

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    3. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      Am I worried about Long Covid? A little. The literature is a mess: some studies show 50% of people have persistent (>1 month) symptoms. Other studies say it's more like 5%. It seems like vax lowers the risk. So it’s a concern, but there’s not much we can do but wait & see.(22/25)

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    4. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      Any lessons? First, thank God for vaccines! Yes, he had Covid, but his vax slashed the odds of a severe case, hospitalization & death. 2nd, concerns re: false neg rapid tests in Omi are real, as are shortages of tests & meds. Omi's lesson: lower your guard & it'll pounce.(23/25)

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    5. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      Should he have watched movies with his friend? I think so – it seemed like a fairly safe encounter. But while Omi is surging, even low risk stuff – things that were safe last mth – may now be risky. Given how quickly this storm may pass, it seems wise to hunker down a bit.(24/25)

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    6. Bob Wachter‏Verified account @Bob_Wachter Jan 8

      My son should do OK, but the illness & the anxiety it causes are miserable. Resigning ourselves to getting Omicron doesn’t seem right, especially since the surge may be short-lived. I still think it’s an experience best avoided – for you and your loved ones – if you can. (25/end)

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    7. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 8
      Replying to @Bob_Wachter

      I hope he gets better soon! Please let us know if we can get some rapid tests to you. Lots of people have a few stashed, and we’ve been exchanging them based on who needs them at the moment and ordering more as we find them. Seems to be a sensible way to deal with the shortage.

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    8. Can Sar‏ @cansar Jan 8
      Replying to @zeynep @Bob_Wachter

      Same! I can personally get some tests delivered to him by friends in SF if necessary. (Will forever owe UCSF for care my daughter received there.)

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    9. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 8
      Replying to @cansar @Bob_Wachter

      Thank you!!! 🙏And I can promise to get them replaced by Tuesday latest! It's something many of us have been doing, playing musical chairs with stashes—people stash since they can't be sure of future availability, but are happy to share! Dr. Wachter, just say where and when.

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    10. Jacob‏ @jhscott Jan 8
      Replying to @zeynep @cansar @Bob_Wachter

      I can provide an unopened Binax 2pack. DM me if this would be helpful? I’m in the East Bay so SOMA or Mission Bay UCSF campus drop off ideal.

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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 8
      Replying to @jhscott @cansar @Bob_Wachter

      Thank you! @Bob_Wachter can let us know!

      7:06 PM - 8 Jan 2022
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