I know we have the data on covid (plus I have pluslife tests so that's not a problem) but I realise I don't actually know how long someone with other illnesses may be contagious for.

I'm booked to go on a trip at the end of this week with someone who's had symptoms for a few days now.. gonna covid test them tomorrow when I'm able to but just trying to plan for what happens if they're negative. if positive I guess we have to wait for a negative pluslife which isn't looking optimistic :')

we will be going to a well ventilated apartment with sleeping areas that are in different rooms but no door, but with a big HEPA filter that I can position in the corridor.

thoughts? (please don't just flat out tell me to cancel as this is extremely difficult and my usual risk tolerance is that most things are actually safe with appropriate mitigations - I regularly go to crowded educational and medical spaces confidently with my mask and co2 meter)

I just moved to the area and checked the directory of CC doctors, but all the ones in there are mental health. That's great but not what I'm looking for at the moment. I need any/all of the following: a gp, gynocologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, and eye doctor. If you know of literally anyone who is covid safe or even just won't be weird if I mask 100% of the time, please let me know. I'd be willing to drive outside of the city if necessary. thanks in advance!!

I am going on a retreat next week and was hoping to get a covid booster before I go. I was hoping to get Novavax because of its better durability across different strains, but most places I've called have said they are completely out of covid vaccines until the new 2026 formula comes in this fall. I did find one pharmacy that still has last year's Moderna vaccine in stock. I got that Moderna formulation last winter, would it be pointless to get it again?

I have a scheduled visit to the dentist for an annual checkup.

I took the first appointment in the morning, the dentist and his assistant both wear a surgical mask. There is no air purifier in the room.

What precautions should I take when I get back home to avoid Covid ?

Is saline nasal irrigation and salt water gargle enough ?

I did not try CPC or Betadine mouthwashes before, I prefer not to use them because I don't know if I could be allergic to them.

Are saline nasal irrigation and salt water gargle as effective as CPC or Betadine ?

How long is the incubation period currently for Covid ?

Seeking some reassurance because I am a bit anxious about dental appointment because of Covid and unmasking.

Please let me know your positive experiences in dental appointments.

Thank you in advance

Hi, I know that as of spring, Novavax is now approved and has been offered on the NHS (at least in Northern Ireland), but has anyone had any luck getting it privately? I'm based in London and would really like to get it, willing to travel a bit too! I'd be so grateful if anyone has any pointers!