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10. Asymptomatic people used to be known as "carriers," & I suggest the media bring that term back...

Mon Apr 19, 2021, 04:28 PM

Apr 2021

Let me be clear: Typhoid Mary was asymptomatic

That said, I hope your niece quarantines until she gets the all-clear and hope she is 100% all right.

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here's the cure for all that worrying NJCher Apr 2021 #1

I'd recommend getting her a pulse oximeter Danmel Apr 2021 #2

Great suggestion! Siwsan Apr 2021 #5

Sending positive vibes your way, Siwsan. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #3

Thank you! Siwsan Apr 2021 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Danmel Apr 2021 #7

A grandson had it.....no symptoms, all is well,don't worry. pidge Apr 2021 #8

I'm afraid worry is an involuntary reflex Siwsan Apr 2021 #9

She definitely is in isolation. Siwsan Apr 2021 #11