The class I've been covering has a grand total of nine students. And most days we have full attendance. So, I notice when someone is missing.
The Monday before Thanksgiving break, Sydney was not in class.
She had sent one of the aides a text. She wasn't feeling well due to allergies.
Syd missed Tuesday as well. On Wednesday when Syd hadn't returned, I commented to the aide about Sydney's allergies, and she got very quiet.
Sydney's latest text was about how she was waiting on a Covid test before she could return to school.
And... I panicked. In my head. To myself.
Because, while we do wear masks, and we're careful (and I'm vaccinated), I would consider myself in close contact with all the students in the class.
I was not expecting to see Sydney until after the break. For a couple weeks, she'd been telling us about how she'd be leaving the Friday before Thanksgiving break to visit a relative in Utah. Why come to school for just the Thursday of that week?
But, Syd did attend school on Thursday. And I was relieved.
Because, Syd could not come to campus if she had a positive Covid test. She'd be on quarantine until she got a negative test (or was out for two weeks).
She was still sniffling on Thursday. But she was looking forward to her trip.
And as I'm eligible for a Covid booster, it was past time to get that thing scheduled. (I did. I got my third shot last Monday.)
Smart move. I need to get my booster. I have a doctor's appointment for something else soon, but I don't think I want to wait. There's a drive-through vaccine clinic at our fair grounds.
ReplyDeleteGood for Syd, getting tested and not assuming it was "allergies" or a cold.
I think it was required for all students if they miss a certain number of days. Not sure, though.
DeleteI booked my appointment through a local pharmacy. And while I was there, someone asked and was told they had walk in times every day. I'm sure you could walk into a pharmacy somewhere and just get it done today. (Although, I waited until I knew I'd have the next day off, just in case.)
I'm glad you were able to get your 3rd shot. That is a little too close (no pun intended) for comfort. And now, Omicron "may" be in New York City and if that's the case, it's where I live, too, because there is a lot of back and forth travel between us and them. Please, everyone, get your third (or first, or second if not J&J) shot!
ReplyDeleteI've heard it's definitely in California. Not shocked.
DeleteWhew, that's a relief. I will hopefully be getting my booster next week. I definitely want it before things get bad again.
ReplyDeleteIt's good it wasn't covid! We still don't have any cases of it here but when I got sick the other week I still got tested just in case, you never know, haha! It will be a while before we get boosters here, our vaccines were only widely available recently!
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a good week :)
Away From The Blue
You guys have things better contained. We've been a mess from the get-go.
DeleteIt's a relief that it wasn't positive. Our country has it under control.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteI got my booster last month.
ReplyDeleteYay.
DeleteBest wishes!
ReplyDeleteYikes. Scary times.
ReplyDeleteI was a break though case in when it came to covid. So glad I'm vax and to me it felt like a common cold.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I get my booster on Wednesday - 6 months and 1 day after my last shot.
ReplyDeleteWe got our booster shots, for what it's worth. ;) My mild head cold is getting better. Thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better. Syd has been doing well, so whatever she had wasn't Covid. Whew.
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