Oz Fest 18 Melbourne, VIC, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 27 to May 29, 2022
May 30, 2022, 5:10 am
#316
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@To Market To Market's test this afternoon was negative but it is likely only a matter of time.
Last edited by serfty; May 30, 2022 at 3:57 pm
May 30, 2022, 5:21 am
#317
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May 30, 2022, 2:12 pm
#318
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After 2 frustrating days of trying to contact a teledoc, we decided to go to the ER. After a 3 hour wait at the Royal Melbourne Hospital we got a wonderful doctor who prescribed Paxlovid for me and made sure the pharmacy had it. The hospital waived their AUD$500+ fee d/t covid. The med was only $42.50. Aussie healthcare is very cheap when you can get it. We should get our PCR results today. I'm still confined to my Courtyard room until Saturday when we leave for the Sunshine Coast. They erroneously told my wife that she was confined, too and told us the quarantine expires Saturday at midnight. Hotels don't know the rules.
Thanks to all for your concerns and it was great to see everyone even for only a few hours.
Every one of our flights were either delayed or cancelled and now this. This turned into the trip from hell.
Thanks to all for your concerns and it was great to see everyone even for only a few hours.
Every one of our flights were either delayed or cancelled and now this. This turned into the trip from hell.
May 30, 2022, 2:57 pm
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My symptoms kicked into overdrive on the flight from SYD. My rapid at LAX I took in flagship lounge shower I thought I could see faint positive line but it could have just been the lighting. I took rapid pcr and have to wait another few hours for the results
May 30, 2022, 3:38 pm
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I tested myself this morning and have a positive test. I'm in Sydney and was supposed to leave on Friday. I'm guessing that's a no go. I'm a bit scared. I'll report it to the hotel and isolate.
Not sure what my next steps should be. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Not sure what my next steps should be. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
May 30, 2022, 4:21 pm
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Crikey, that's at least 4 attendees struck with it. Here is what I learned. Unless you are immune compromised you do not qualify for oral antiviral treatment. Treat the symptoms with acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen. The hotel will order you to isolate in your room, unless leaving for medical care (including pharmacy?) for seven days after testing positive. In Victoria, the doctor said my wife, being a "close contact" must do a self test 5 times over the 7 days, a day apart. The tests are free at testing centers.You can leave any time on the 7th day if no symptoms. No testing needed. If you are immune compromised, pm me.
This is specific to WA https://www.wa.gov.au/government/doc...-close-contact.
Victoria https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/i...ase-contactNSW https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules
This is specific to WA https://www.wa.gov.au/government/doc...-close-contact.
Victoria https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/i...ase-contactNSW https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules
May 30, 2022, 4:28 pm
#322
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Yes, Victorian rules are that after having a positive RAT yesterday I must quarantine for 7 days being free on Monday if no more symptoms - no further tests needed. @To Market To Market as a close contact is free to travel around wearing a facemask as long as she has negative results over the five tests at least 24 hours apart.
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May 30, 2022, 4:39 pm
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May 30, 2022, 5:06 pm
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I tested myself this morning and have a positive test. I'm in Sydney and was supposed to leave on Friday. I'm guessing that's a no go. I'm a bit scared. I'll report it to the hotel and isolate.
Not sure what my next steps should be. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Not sure what my next steps should be. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
I note others have already posted this link upthread
Last edited by kpc; May 30, 2022 at 5:18 pm
May 30, 2022, 6:13 pm
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