talking about my covid test

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[@divinefisherman]

imagine seeing julien in line for a covid test and doing his nasty cough he used to make in jenna's videos lmao

[@Lanaspoisonivy]

Omg lmaooo 😂😂

[@saykay6801]

This. 😂

[@dnorwood21]

THIS IS THE ONE 💀💀💀

[@LessThanThree76]

Do that over here and you get a fine. Not that much fun tbh. Sorry to be a party pooper.

[@Itsunclegabby]

The cough of a 4 year old child? Tongue out and all? 😂

[@aprilrivas5071]

I really and truly appreciate how responsible Julien has been through all of this. I lost my cousin to Covid a few weeks ago and then my uncle last week. People who don’t do their part in protecting each other are the most selfish people in the world.

[@noraeftode9136]

I am so sorry for your loss and I can't believe how frustrating it must be to see people not being responsible and not taking care of others. Dink fam is here for you and I'm glad you can still find good role models/ responsible people on this platform. Again I am so sorry for your loss during this scary pandemic. My uncle also tested positive for covid a month ago and it was a very scary time for my family, fortunately he was able to recover but I can understand how you are feeling. lots of love

[@aprilrivas5071]

@@noraeftode9136 thank you so much for your kindness. It’s so helpful to be a part of the Dink Fam when something awful happens. There are so many good people here, like you! I’m really happy your uncle beat it! I hope you and your family stay safe! ❤️

[@M0rgM0rg1228]

So sorry for your loss. The dink fam is with you.

[@bigtimednp]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@pennylan364]

I’m so sorry for ur losses

[@JokesInBase13]

I used to get sudden fevers all the time that would resolve on their own in a few hours, my doctor had a hunch and sent me for extensive allergy testing, and it turns out I had a bunch of food allergies.

[@coffeegirl18]

I get random fevers and I have lyme.

[@zippycat1033]

@Fish Fish hopefully that's it!

[@missbeaussie]

I sometimes get a fever before I 💩

[@dermiker]

This same thing happened to me!

[@doxin_lover1278]

Omg!!! I'm so glad I saw this, I have the same thing happen all the time some nights I just all the sudden feel like I'm being hit with the flu and then a few hours later it's gone...I'm going to look more into allergies

[@jclcarlea]

As a public health nurse I just want to thank everyone for getting tested. It truly is so much better to be safe than sorry. It’s heart breaking hearing all the stories at work of people who assumed their symptoms were just a “cold” and got together with their families over Christmas (even though they know they aren’t allowed to - at least where I’m from), only to find out that they transmitted the virus to half their family members. Thank you to everyone who is doing their part and staying home. We appreciate you. And thank you to Jenna and julien for setting such a good example on your platform. ❤️❤️

[@kirsten9729]

BUMP! ER tech turned medical student here. I love seeing stories of those sharing their stories getting tested or getting vaxxed. I know it’s scary but we’re all trying to help each other. Stay safe big dink fam 💖

[@Rumpelgrls]

I never got tested and don’t plan on it

[@Rumpelgrls]

That’s so sad that they are keeping families apart. People should be able to see they’re families

[@evalynn1863]

@@Rumpelgrls People should be considerate. You think it's bad not seeing your family for a holiday? Imagine the medical workers who have to quarantine away from their families indefinitely because people refuse to follow simple rules like stay home, wear a mask, and wash your hands. They don't have a choice in all of this. They are the people sacrificing everything that makes life worth living just so we all don't die.

[@kelpforest23]

thank you so much for all that you do! all of you health workers never go under appreciated. hope you’re doing well. happy holidays and happy new year!

[@kimismith18]

I tested positive on the 23rd and I've been fucked up ever since. My daughter asked me if I'm ever coming downstairs today! I haven't been out of my bedroom since Christmas. Last night my temp was 100.4 on Tylenol. I'm a nurse and was exposed at work. Blahhhhhhhh.

[@kimismith18]

I did a drive through too, but it wasn't by appointment. I waited FIVE HOURS AND FIFTEEN MINUTES to get tested. It was horrible. I had all 4 of my kids in the car and I was sick af.

[@kimismith18]

Oh, mine was way different. A nurse did ours. We did rapid and the normal one.

[@kimismith18]

Oh, and mine were both nasal.

[@wakeupitskelsey]

So sorry. I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for being a frontline worker

[@ForTwnT420]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for working the frontline and praying for your quick recovery

[@LaurRants]

Imagine seeing that negative test in the moment and just saying 'Pog' right in front of the nurse

[@Ash-gh3tj]

Honestly, the one where it goes all the way up your nose isn't too bad. I've gotten it done 3 times for school. It's unpleasant, but it lasts 10 seconds tops. Knowing if you have covid or not is worth the brief discomfort.

[@katherinestewart7461]

I've had that one twice so far, the first time I got a bloody nose and almost passed out from that. It was kind of awful, but the second one was super nice!

[@ekots125]

I get it done weekly due to local health department orders. My eyes only watered and my throat itched

[@jedmosely6423]

Yup. It’s uncomfortable, but most definitely not unbearable. Made my eyes water, but like you said, 10 seconds and it was over.

[@emmamations]

I disagree, it's awful. Awful, but necessary. I haven't had it for covid, but I've had whooping cough and they use the same test and my eyes just started crying from it. It goes so far up, it's just repulsive. They should fully prepare you for just how awful it is.

[@Rumpelgrls]

I totally disagree. Even three COVID tests isn’t enough. What if you get tested then go to the store an hour later and then you’re positive. It’s so dumb. Just get tested if you gave symptoms. I’m so over all the COVID bs

[@DaniePhantomify]

I had to get a test before surgery, and it is not the worst feeling I had the nasal swab, and it was 10 seconds and my eye only watered. Go get tested, I promise you’ll be okay 💜

[@jennyp2303]

I had to swab my throat and nose then spit 😅 the troat swab is the worst with all the gagging

[@janeygrace2970]

I hope your surgery went well!!

[@whitneyd6827]

I've done the nasal and throat swab and personally I didn't find either of them that bad, but if you have a gag reflex that throat swab would be rough o_o

[@delmathews384]

I hope your surgery went/goes well

[@ilovemypurplesocks]

My nasal swab hurt so bad, I cried. But I also was going to see a doctor at the covid testing place bc of possible sinus/lung infection

[@TacoAmigo777]

Omg that Chris situation frustrated me so much. The amount of stress and trauma he went through due to two false positives. I felt so bad watching his video, but I’m glad he tested negative afterwards and that he’s doing well

[@user-yr5qy9uc6h]

why do I always miss his lives :(( rip us europeans

[@ambercopeland6656]

Ikr I always miss it because he starts at like 2-3am for me

[@Mimi-lm5fy]

Yeah :(

[@ErinKurbes]

that's the reason to stay up all night once in a while :D

[@vickyxy69]

facts tho. i'm usually in bed about to sleep and i get "julien is live: come get y'all juice"

[@ErinKurbes]

@@vickyxy69 exactly, and how can you refuse?? In all seriousness, I love Julien, his content and his attitude towards things so much, it's so comforting to hang out on streams and watch videos like this one. And the community is pure gold, I mean, what not to love

[@KellyIsShort]

This couldn’t have come at a better time! Just had restrictions increased where I live in the past hour. Needed a cheer up!

[@megdavies1813]

Same! Tier 4 in uk:(

[@Kell25]

Haha tier 3/4 things 🥲

[@staticpulsexo]

@@megdavies1813 saaaame Tier 4 from tonight

[@congmail7865]

Ayy tier 4 squaad

[@ruby.x.louise3310]

TIER 4 GANGGG

[@fireangel1265]

The nose swab isn’t that bad, but the lady who did mine was really nice so 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GracefullyPantsless]

It really does depend on whose shoving it up there! I've had three tests and only the first was badish

[@problematicgoose]

Did you have to pay?

[@maryroseleivas8236]

I’ve only ever done my own. I get tested regularly

[@fireangel1265]

@@problematicgoose nope, but my insurance covers it

[@fireangel1265]

@electric chair dang 😟

[@ghostlymori]

I've had 3 tests taken, all negative. Get well soon, this shit is making me tired

[@tiffanyrenee4632]

Saaaaame. Glad you were negative.

[@cnmailway1]

My mom got her first dose of the vaccine yesterday and I feel like we won the lottery! She is a researcher working on the AstraZeneca vaccine trial but she rarely sees patients so we were not expecting it so soon. Hope everyone here is in good health!

[@jennb3112]

That’s so great! sending thanks to her for her work!!

[@bvbyblu]

i saw “whys this test site look like it’s got covid?” in the chat and honestly...

[@KittenKat1313]

I work in healthcare, so I feel like I’ve been desensitized to the fear around getting tested. I didn’t think it was bad at all. My worry was the vaccine. Everyone had these horror stories of side effects, so I was scared to get mine. I got the first shot last week and I would say I’m doing well! No major side effects or allergic reactions, I had my epipen with me just in case. The only thing was a super sore arm for the day after.

[@camilab1121]

I’m a nurse, I have no kids but I want to start trying soon. I’m hesitant to get the vaccine as I don’t know what the long term effects would be, especially because I don’t have kids yet. I’m glad you’re doing well!

[@KittenKat1313]

@@camilab1121 I totally understand that. I don’t plan on having children and my logic was that I’ve seen what covid does, I’ve seen covid’s long term effects (I work in pulmonary), and I don’t want my lungs beaten like that. Also, it sounded like the vaccine is something that we will need to get annually. For me that meant it doesn’t stay in your body for years and years like some “once in your lifetime” vaccines do. So if there are long term effects, I can just decide to not renew my shot next year. With all my options weighed, I decided I didn’t want to risk relying on my own immunity anymore and got the vaccine. I believe everyone should have the choice, it’s their body and they can decide what they want to do with it. I don’t think anyone should be shamed for getting the vaccine and nobody should be shamed for not getting it. I wanted to do what I could to protect my friends, family, and myself. I’m hoping the vaccine is that protection for me and I hope you are protected in your own way as well! ❤️

[@giannalinares6801]

I’m on a rescue squad and I got the vaccine last week too. Zero symptoms, just a sore arm :)

[@Rumpelgrls]

@@KittenKat1313 no thanks I’ll pass

[@KittenKat1313]

@@giannalinares6801 nice!! I heard the second shot is where people have side effects, guess we will see.

[@CarliRebecca]

Throwing the test in the dumpster has the same vibes as Erin in the Office throwing away her disposable camera

[@emilycm617]

i just recently got my first test after someone at my work tested positive. i went to urgent care, they swabbed inside each nostril for 10 seconds, didn’t go in far at all, just felt a little like i would sneeze (i didn’t). got results after 5 days and am negative!

[@aryanamartins4238]

I just got the moderna vaccine on Monday. I didn't feel it at all and haven't had any side effects at all! I only have slight tenderness at the injection site! Get tested and vaccinated when you can, it's worth it!

[@megsb343]

I got tested for COVID recently. I was really scared and nervous about doing the nose swab because of seeing pictures/videos of others getting it done but it wasn’t bad at all. Your eyes water a bit and it’s just an odd sensation. Doesn’t hurt. The test was a rapid, but from my research the nasal swab is more accurate then the throat swab. I unfortunately came back positive, but my symptoms have been bearable. Stay safe everyone! EDIT* The Dink Fam is an amazing group of people! Kind words and information can help so many people during this time. Amazing 💛

[@jacquelinemcnaughton1824]

Yeah I did two nose swabs, and it’s uncomfortable but it’s not bad, like it shouldn’t deter people. Glad your symptoms have been bearable 🙌

[@MrsMuffin11]

My aunt"s an ICU nurse, she said get lots of sunlight, take vitamin C, and Zinc (unless you have asthma, because taking both of those things together can cause you to have breathing issues) and drink lots of water. Also stay active as much as possible, dont just sit around and watch TV. Hope this helps and you feel 100% very soon!

[@margaretkn12]

thank you for describing it, and I hope you begin to feel well again soon!!

[@bigtimednp]

Get well soon!

[@megsb343]

@@MrsMuffin11 thank you for your advice! I unfortunately have asthma and was extremely nervous to contract COVID because I was fearing the worse. My asthma has surprisingly been okay. Proning helps the lungs (laying on your stomach). I’ve tried to stay on top of taking my vitamins: c, d, magnesium. Emergen-c helps, along with zero sugar Gatorade. Also, tea with honey and ginger helps the coughing and inflammation. And aspirin is important in helping possible blood clots. And it is hard being off work, bored, but you’re right, getting up and being active is key. I’ve lost my appetite along with my taste and smell but I’ve been lucky in that my symptoms are not debilitating. Stay safe and well!

[@Jdib23]

I’m an emt in Detroit and have been tested a lot of times at this point, have been working throughout this entire pandemic and also worked in New York for a month and some change during the first big wave. The tests we have been taking are nasal and honestly I’d rather have the strep test or the oral 🤣🤣 either way proud of you julien. Hope the family is well. Would love to do an interview with you after all of this is over sharing different aspects of our experience during the pandemic

[@c12486]

Thanks for the work you do!

[@Jdib23]

@@c12486 thank you Claire! It’s my pleasure to serve

[@evalynn1863]

Thank you for your work!! I just had to have surgery in Detroit last month and it was fascinating watching how the hospital I was at functioned.

[@kerimoism]

who made the signs?? jeez. looks like horror house lettering. 🙄

[@junkabella6324]

RIGHT!?!?!?? :’D

[@Mimi-lm5fy]

I’m glad you’re doing okay I hope Jenna is okay too. I wish you two a lot of happiness and health for the future

[@StephSunshineArtistry]

That Covid test sign looks like something a serial killer puts up to lure his victims 🤣😭

[@abbyalchemist4625]

Everyone forgets that dependent adults, so people in their undergraduate that use their parents finances to get government funding did not receive the initial stimulus and will not be getting the next one either.

[@aghost9421]

Exactly! I’ve been so frustrated about this, it makes no sense that they’d exclude us. I have my own bills and I’ve been forced to work through most of this pandemic to meet them. It’s such bullshit that they expect our families to financially support us when they can hardly support themselves.

[@BrokenSmileyFace13]

That made me so angry! Especially because it’s actually quite difficult to be an independent while in college with the current guidelines.

[@lilyaltomare4693]

im so angry about this. ive been struggling saving every penny i havw so i dont have to ask my parents for money right now. its not right.

[@crystalforest4343]

I was claimed by my DEAD father in 2019 so I can’t get money even tho he’s clearly not paying for me now yah know, cas he’s dead. Love the government

[@jenna_bean0_137]

Oh my god yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Somehow my being dependent completely removes the thousands of dollars in bills relating to college? Yeah ok, cool government

[@NahlaAnwer]

In Canada, the 2k you're talking about are only paid to those who have had a reduced income under a specific threshold. Kind of like the relief bills in the US, but reliably available from the beginning of the pandemic.

[@MrsMuffin11]

If our country could get their s*** together and stop giving money to foreign Nations and supporting people who are here illegally, they could take care of us and provide us a stimulus bill every month since they are the ones that forced us to close our small businesses and lose our jobs. America is ridiculous right now.

[@megankennett9169]

Exactly, the 2k was emergency unemployment funds essentially and they stopped it months ago, now its just standard EI

[@megankennett9169]

But it definitely wasn't a 2k giveaway for everyone

[@MrsMuffin11]

@@megankennett9169 I agree the only people who should get money who are those who have had income losses or lost jobs

[@HouseMDaddict]

Yeah and it should only be for people who lost their jobs and lost their businesses.

[@jaqirobson]

the nose swab isn’t too bad, just inhale while they stick the swab up your nose and you don’t feel it as much!!

[@kelpforest23]

woah i didn’t know you could do that. i’ve gotten three tests already ahhaha. i’ll try that if i need to get another. thanks lol

[@miasitzler1]

This is so good to hear about for so.eone like me who is living in the deep south. I'm seriously so glad you talk about it because everyone around me is just pretending like covid doesn't exist.

[@arowace498]

That's terrifying I'm really sorry. I'm wishing you and your family the best.

[@heatherzaro8785]

Oh damn that sounds...not fun. And no offense towards you at all but the people who you described that live around you are probably part of the reason why covids still going so strong. There are a few people I know that are acting as if it's still not a serious problem and I want too either shake them or kick them in their dumb heads...for social distancing purposes lets go w kicking them.

[@mom23js]

Im from cali.. I think its just a U.S. thing.. Cuz people are acting like this nonsense is a CHOICE.. We ALL hate what we have to go through.. We ALL dont like shifts or hours or jobs cut.. We ALL would like to go back to not thinking about masks.. But we ALL HAVE TO do our part and protect those who cannot protect themselves.. Its about selfLESSness.. And its like drunk drivers.. Those who DO deserve the worst.. End up better off than those they effect. Its disgusting how people are acting. So sad how little people are thinking of others. Smh.

[@KittenKat1313]

And that’s why Tennessee is a big hot spot right now. The south is acting like covid can’t get them or isn’t real. You’re doing the right thing by being safe in your own ways and not denying covid’s existence. Hope you’re doing well!

[@Taylor-fu2jx]

Thank you for always being so open and encouraging towards your dink fam, we truly appreciate it ❤️

[@eanovak8429]

Canada takes care of its people. Not only did they get income, but most importantly, they have HEALTH CARE. It's obscene that mega corporations get HUGE bail-out and yet USA "can't afford" basic heath care for it's people? Bullsh!t! America sends millions+++ to Israel, and other countries, in yearly subsidies; meanwhile, THEY *DO* have universal health care for their citizens. What's wrong with this picture?

[@tiffanyrenee4632]

For real. And don't get me started on the politicians that are fear mongering about the vaccine and then turn around and get the vaccine themselves. It's ludicrous.

[@stephaniewetzel7233]

I have to get nose swabed once per week. (Work in a nursing home) getting my vaccine on the 10th :)

[@kelpforest23]

hope you’re doing well!!

[@kitwinters7434]

Oh hey, I got tested at the exact same facility! (I recognize the hand painted signs lol) I left describing the experience as the lamest Disneyland ride ever xDD

[@hayleywilliams8938]

i hope you’re ok, dink!

[@kelpforest23]

i didn’t go to that one but yeah it feels like a roller coaster. in line driving up lmao. hope you’re doing well and that your test came back negative. mine was positive but i’ve recovered since.❤️❤️ also happy new year :)

[@juliathompson101]

I’m recovering from covid at home (needed o2 in hospital, still weaning off of o2), but I’m so glad that Julien is using his platform to still talk about this.

[@moonykun63]

I’ve done the rapid test three times due to coworkers testing positive. Each time they had me do the swab myself, all were nasal swabs. All three of them were negative, and I didn’t have to pay for them. I did have to wait a few hours in line to get them though. I’ve had the pcr test twice also before the rapid was available. I live with someone who is high risk so if there’s even a small known exposure I go. 🤷‍♀️ I appreciate Julien discussing his experience and that hopefully eases some people’s fears about getting tested.

[@kelpforest23]

hope you’re doing well!! ❤️

[@jill...]

I had COVID but it just felt like allergies the whole time so I just chilled in my room with my 10 days off school

[@KatMarie1992]

Same here! I just had a stuffy nose for about 4 days and it was gone. Lol🙏 Had a positive test too.

[@GracefullyPantsless]

My bf had cold symptoms, and I only had a fever one evening and some headaches. Made his asthma worse tho

[@megmn_]

Lucky..! I had COVID in late March and it lasted almost two weeks. 🥴 It was the most miserable experience of my life. Jealous of those who barely got symptoms

[@KimberlyByrdV]

I tested positive but had no symptoms. It was weird, anxiety shot up since I was alone with my kids, but otherwise I was ok. My kids had no symptoms either.

[@hayleywilliams8938]

glad you’re ok!!

[@theductductgoose]

I get free and mandatory testing through my college. Here we do the upper nasal swab, and nursing students do the test for you. I have learned to tell them ahead of time that they need to go at a more vertical than horizontal angle, and that I need to rest my head on something or I will pull away on instinct. But that's literally it. It's fine, it's just a little uncomfortable for 2 seconds per nostril, and then it's over. It's only painful for me if the angle is wrong, but everyone's angle is different, it just depends on your anatomy.

[@KittenKat1313]

Very cool that they let the nursing students perform the test. Good real life practice for them!

[@theductductgoose]

@@KittenKat1313 cool and a little scary lol. Never know if you're getting a straight A student or one just scraping by lmao

[@emileemckenzie1923]

so so soooo glad to see someone who has a social media presence ACTUALLY being careful & cautious about all of this & not afraid to admit it, either. far too many people have gotten so careless in such a scary time & its the most frustrating thing seeing someone unintentionally influence their followings to be reckless about covid as well. thank you for being you julie!! so refreshing knowing you & jenna are being careful. stay safe ♡

[@simplegorl]

Very glad you are okay! Thank you for sharing your experience. Makes me feel a lot better about the possibility of getting tested.

[@biochemlady]

Thank you for making this video!! I was a healthcare worker until a few months ago (now a research tech!) and even the littlest positive, accurate public health info is great and it’s great that you made this video to spread this info.

[@Lily-yg4ml]

i got tested and honestly... loved it. i think the nose is the fourth hole

[@dee...]

Oh MY god 😂😂😂💀

[@acihtanhill548]

Oh honey... No

[@aurorasore]

JAIL

[@skyleralaine4428]

Here in the corn fields of Indiana, you walk into a facility and there’s nurses in plexiglass cubicles and they ask you about your info. Once you are confirmed, they hand you a bag with your test in it. Then you wait for another nurse to stick it up your nose (and it feels like getting spicy chlorine water in your nose) and then you just leave 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kaylagurl98]

Thank you Julien for encouraging testing and getting the vaccine!!🙏🏽 you have been so awesome this year between covid testing, blm, vaccines, masks... it’s so refreshing to see and hear and I love the encouragement. Happy New Year!!

[@hannajeggings9619]

this helped cheer me up ❤️ hope the whole dink fam is doing well! much love to Julen, Jenna, marbles, cermet, paesh, and "YES BUNNY" May 2021 bring you many blessings

[@tamrissa]

my youngest son before coming home for holidays was nose swabbed every monday since nov. he is doing physical therapy at an elderly care facility and im happy they are being so careful and cautious to take care of them. glad youre ok!

[@alexisc3658]

I’ve had the upper nostril one, rapid and the self administered nasal one. The upper nostril is the one people are scared of I think, but relax, stay still and breathe and you will be okay. Generally the rapid isnt accurate unless you are experiencing symptoms

[@katjau_]

Also hope you, Jenna and the dogs stay safe and healthy! ❤️

[@powersquirrel8156]

THANK YOU JULEN!!! As a lab worker than does testing, thank you SO MUCH for talking about your testing experience and for being a responsible human ❤️❤️❤️

[@chloerene7858]

I go to a trade school in Maine, where we've had the lowest cases most of the pandemic. They haven't closed the school and we are still going in person, so I've gotten tested like 6 times already just to be sure (its always been negative). We only had 1 or 2 cases and the whole class got tested each time after and it hadn't spread to anyone else so that's good. Even if you're feeling good, its the safe and most responsible thing to do. Its not painful, your eyes water but its no big deal.

[@GoatNamedBruce]

It's so interesting how different the testing facilities are. I had to get tested back in March because we had an outbreak of the virus at my office after a colleague went to a funeral. I was so impressed with how organized the process was! One of my colleagues who tested positive identified me as a close contact, and I got a call from a public health nurse advising me of just that, and to expect a second call with a time, date, and location to go to a drive-thru testing facility. The next nurse called me within an hour and said my test was scheduled in two days time (bit of a backlog because of the clusters of virus popping up), and all I had to bring was my ID and MCP card. The lineup was super short, everyone had their appointments and cards out, and there were two men greeting incoming cars with their list of scheduled appointments and showing everyone where to go. When it was my turn a nurse came out in full hazmat style PPE and explained that she would be using a single swap that would first go down each of my nostrils and then down the back of my throat (yucky!) It didn't hurt at all, but getting a long q-tip shoved down my throat made me gag a little bit lol After that she handed me a packet that had a mask and info printed out on how to quarantine, when I would expect to hear results, and what to do next if I tested positive. She also let me know that if I was in fact positive, I would hear within 24hrs, if not then it was safe to assume I was negative but that I would still receive a call to confirm. Luckily I was negative! My province went into a full lockdown at the same time, so luckily we've had little to no transmission since the initial outbreaks in March!

[@BeckyAngelix]

Eligible Canadians get 2000$/month... We stress the 'eligible' here, but the guidelines are pretty inclusive and amazing.

[@alexshe819]

Super quick too! I know people who filled out the form and got the money 2 days later.

[@Itsunclegabby]

That's amazing. I'm happy for you!

[@Raven9429]

Canadians aren’t getting that anymore. we got it till September for people who’s jobs were still closed. But now during the second wave it’s unemployment, so no ones getting 2k anymore :/ and it’s fkn bad. I lost a year of savings!

[@alexshe819]

Raven most people got switched to EI so they’re still getting a good amount :)

[@y0utuberculosis]

@@Raven9429 but they changed the rules for EI tho right? plus there's the other stuff that they added for if you have to take time off for covid or whatever. I really hope they mandate sick leave for everyone after this though. I remember when I worked hourly and I'd have to choose between a day's worth of money or getting my coworkers sick (and being miserable too obvi)

[@oreokitty116]

Being an EMT, and constantly going in and out of nursing homes, we get tested at least once a week. We do the rapid tests which go in the nose (not all the way like the more accurate ones) but still not pleasant. It takes about 20 minutes. Hoping to get the vaccine in the next couple weeks once our supervisor lets us know how and where.

[@hayleywilliams8938]

thank you for all that you do. you have no idea how appreciated you are!!! please stay safe. dink dink ❤️

[@haileerolofson9495]

I've had two nasal swab tests and two spit tests so far. I'm just glad I have good access to testing through my university

[@deenicetv6433]

Our entire workplace(except my boyfriend my dad and myself) 2 weeks ago tested positive for COVID on around noon on Friday and our bosses said we all had to finish the day because there was no point in making us leave if we all had been exposed. (they decided not to quarantine while waiting for results so we spent Saturday and Sunday in quarantine till testing opened up Monday.) that Monday morning my boyfriend woke up feeling like ass. He had chills all night long, super nauseous, coughing till he was gasping for air, could barely get out of bed, no taste or smell. We met up with my dad at the testing site later that day and they gave us each a nasal swab and told us to quarantine until we got results. Two days of my boyfriend being the absolute sickest I’ve ever seen him passed and our results finally come back and the three of us are negative and doctor says we can return to work the next day??? Like if he didn’t have Covid then wtf did he have.

[@Itsunclegabby]

Uhhh. Huh. What's the deal with false pos/neg tests? That's so strange. I hope you're doing much better now.

[@Sarah-vn7zx]

Oh my god I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@mom23js]

Wait.. Your bf passed? Or the sickness passed? Sorry for your loss if its the case. And the "24 hour flu" feels JUST like you described. Its another virus. Can last up to 3-4 days. And then it just stops. But it is absolute hell.

[@megodowd3542]

I work at a covid test centre and it's a super easy in and out thing, if you're really worried about getting one I promise it's not too bad! There's always someone to help walk you through it if you need and it's a little uncomfortable but it doesn't hurt at all, and if you're in the UK don't worry in the slightest about only getting a test if you have one of the main symptoms, all the test centres are super quiet at the minute and some people end up testing positive after having just a headache or sore throat. Be safe my guys!

[@heatherjohns6950]

hope u guys have had good holidays ❤❤❤

[@evalynn1863]

I had to have one of the nasal tests before I had surgery last month and it felt like what I can only imagine snorting rubbing alcohol feels like. There were a few nurses in full hazmat suits, masks, face shield, gloves, etc. Rolled my window down, confirmed my info, and then they explained what they were going to do, swabbed each nostril for 5 seconds, and then explained it would take 24-48 hours to have my results and that I was good to go. The things I wish people had told me beforehand: It is a sharp, stinging pain, it will make your eyes water a LOT, but it only lasts a couple minutes. Definitely worth it and not nearly as scary now that I'm on the other side of it. Would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat if I needed to.

[@emilygig8317]

when they told julen to cough he definitely knew what to do ya nasty

[@mcguffers]

Before 2020 if I drove past a medical testing site that used the same font as the Saw movies on their signs, I'd probably drive by. After 2020... Seems legit.

[@abbyd4084]

hope everyone is feeling well! just to tell my story, i have gotten 20+ COVID tests while i have been at college (nasal and throat) and it sucks but is definetly worth it. stay safe everyone!

[@marika4836]

For the one that goes all the way up your nose, I’ve found that it feels exactly like when you jump into a pool and have water go up your nose. Cause I frickin hate that feeling and the test also felt awful to me. But my friend isn’t too bothered by that feeling and didn’t think the test was too bad. Seems like a predictable way to know how much you’ll hate it.

[@grifentei652]

I've done a bunch of self-administered spit tests and one nose swab test through university, they were pretty fast and really put my mind at ease with coming home for winter break!

[@RememberSeptember]

I've taken 5 tests, it's nothing to even start to worry about, no pain just uncomfortable for a millisecond when they swap up your nose, I really hope nobody still avoids them because they think they hurt

[@maya-gur695]

I'm so glad you don't have it and I wish anyone who does an easy recovery! I've had a couple of time when I thought I had it, but luckily I didn't.

[@montanagray9865]

I've used the same company for testing in Houston, but we did have to get out of our car and wait in a very spaced out line. So I'm guessing it differs.

[@ashlyannn]

I absolutely love how you are normalizing this. And to be safe and take precautions. My father passed in April and we couldn’t have a funeral and it hurts me to see people not take this seriously. Thank you for using your platform to talk about your testing.

[@ashlyannn]

Ps. I work in film in Texas and we always get tested before production and I’ve only had the blood test or the nose swab, aka the brain tickle. Haha

[@jazminrivera5961]

I get tested pretty regularly because I live in a college town where just trace testing is very important (to see how much the virus is spreading) so once a week I get the nasal one and it’s honestly not that bad! Have had a few bloody noses and sometimes bc of overall sinus pressure I might get a lil headache but it’s worth it to know whether or not I have covid. I’ve had every test come back negative so far and I’m so thankful for that.

[@AmytheUnboxaholic]

I'm a health care worker and have a couple things to add. Most covid tests use the nasopharyngeal test for rapid and non rapid. Also there is/was a rapid test that gave false negative tests if it was testing for the antibody. I have not seen the oral test anywhere around here. Also just because it says rapid it still might take a couple days since testing facilities are overburdened with tests especially post holiday season. I've received my first dose of the phizer covid vaccine and I had zero side effects and it also didn't even give me any arm pain unlike the flu vaccine this year. At worse I've heard of a sore arm and mild fever with the vaccine. Getting my second dose on the 11th.

[@daisymorgan6566]

thank you for speaking on this! stay safe x

[@rachaelwhitehouse6283]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m a HCW at a nursing home and I self swab twice a week with the nasal swab, so in my mind it’s nbd, but so many people have vastly different experiences. The nasal swab sucks at first but you get used to it after a while lol

[@lb3659]

Disease ecologist here! Thank you for sharing your experience, taking it seriously, and promoting safe behavior. We appreciate you!

[@acommonbagel2936]

I get tested every couple of weeks because it gives me peace of mind. I work out in the public and numbers are rising very heavily where i am. I'm also extremely careful, which i know annoys my friends (since they want to go out and do fun things), but getting tested just makes me feel better.

[@katiz387]

I'm a covid testing nurse in the US at a drivethru place. Our tests are free. If you have insurance they get the bill or if you don't have insurance there's a govt program that we bill instead. Ours are self-swab 15 seconds in a circle in each nostril. I do occasionally do the test for them if they can't do it. They only have to go about 1 inch inside, but I tell people its more likely to pick up the viral particles if you can go higher/pick up some snot. My main job is to make sure people are doing it right. Most people get watery eyes & sneeze but it's quick and better to know if you're positive so you don't spread it to others. There are a LOT of people with no symptoms who spread it without knowing.

[@jaelynxx7330]

I thought I had covid-19 but it's just Strep😂

[@jill...]

I had COVID but it just felt like allergies the whole time so I just chilled in my room with my 10 days off school

[@jaelynxx7330]

@@jill... dude i felt like ass, but now i got 500mg of amoxicillin in my system and I'm feeling right

[@nichole5652]

Can't decide which one is worse 🤣🤣 i had chronic strep as a kid, it was the freaking WOOOOORST

[@jaelynxx7330]

@@nichole5652 BRO MY HEAD HURT SOOO BAD

[@jaelynxx7330]

@@iamReyBar damn bro thats rough

[@jessicarose7226]

A few days ago my family and I had to put my childhood dog to sleep. She was 14 years old and I have had her since I was 5. It has been really hard. The nights are the worst and it makes it so hard to sleep. Watching you and Jenna is the only thing that makes me feel better and actually allows my brain to turn off enough to fall asleep. I just wanted to thank you both so much for that.

[@juliaa.4102]

i was on campus for school (sophomore in college) and our school dealt with the pandemic really well, especially because it's a small, private college with less than 2000 students. they tested like 10% of people on campus (faculty, students and employees) every week - i got tested like 5 times it was a wild time

[@Omg-Em]

Something I’m very glad Julien had touched on is the fact you can do everything right and still catch it. I was taking every precaution possible and still ended up with a moderate case of it.

[@icecreamwasabi]

My family will often get minor fevers, my father & I are a bit over the regular human temperature, some days we’ll feel horribly sick. The next day we’ll be dandy as any of the wild flowers outside, there was one week where every other day I would have a sore throat. My parents were in a panic bc I had a sore throat but no other symptoms, & my family we are in a quarantine ourselves. Only going to specific places at specific times to avoid crowds people & all that sort of thing. Pretty much sanitize everything when we get home, & even after these many scares we haven’t gotten tested bc we feel fresh as a daisy after that said scare.

[@megankaczmarczyk]

I've gotten my test done at Rite Aid. It was at their pharmacy drive thru window-- no contact. It was a nasal test and free. It did take me like a week to get my results.

[@sarahs.5150]

Hi Julien!! Thank you so much for being a great role model with the covid safety protocol. I'm a nursing assistant (CNA) at a nursing home and I was so lucky to get my first round of the Pfizer vaccine and I've had no side effects so far. Send love to you, Jenna and the dogs.

[@bridgeerzz]

had to get the nasal swab test three times now. i had a procedure so i needed to get tested and then i work with the public so i had to get tested a couple other times. it definitely was not pleasant but honestly not as bad as everyone made it out to be and i'm a huge baby about that stuff so if anyone is afraid to get it, please don't be! it's ten seconds of discomfort and totally worth it

[@knightsintodreams]

Thanks for posting thisss. The dink fam made me brave enough to get tested myself!! I listened to it the whole way to the testing site. I got the mouth test too. I’ll find out in a few days 😬🤞🏻

[@Annie-A]

At the beginning of the pandemic labs were allowed to accept approved kits due to shortages, so doctor's offices had to just make due with what materials they had available. This created a tremendous amount of variance in people's experiences, even when technically all receiving the sam type (PCR I think). When my mother and I were tested in mid April they used completely different swabs. Mine was easy, my mothers was very painful and made her nose bleed for days. I was tested at a local urgent care in a patient room. The swabs were very thin, smaller than most flu tests, but it went much higher up. When my mother was tested in her PCP's parking lot a few days later, the swabs were enormous from top to bottom, almost as thick as a standard pencil. If you google "long swabsticks" they were the kind with cotton at the end of a long wooden stick. I really don't think they were intended to be used as nasal swabs at all. Like mine, they still had to put it really high up the nose which really hurt my prim and proper mother who swore very loudly. I also thought it was interesting that when I initially came in to the urgent care (I did call in advance) the medical personnel was just wearing surgical masks, a face shield, and gloves. But after deciding to test me they came back wearing N95 respirators, goggles under the face shield, a gown, shoe booties, etc. And I was made to exit the back. It seemed kind of backwards, they should ideally be wearing gear until they know you aren't a risk to limit exposure. There was a shortage at the time, but when I was sick last month the procedure was the same...

[@madatad7930]

I’ve had one test also and it was so weird. Felt like a pipe cleaner up my nose 😂

[@nibol5835]

i was in a similar situation, i've been very cautious but i had a cold one day, went and got tested just to be safe and sure enough i tested positive. I'm glad i went and got it, cause i was asymptomatic the whole duration, i would have never known if it weren't for getting a free test

[@eleanor373]

I am a COVID tester in the UK! I do random house-house testing, and I still find it very odd that the person being tested has to do their own test. I get all the kit delivered, make up the tests, take them to the allocated houses, then at the end of every day I take the used tests to a courier to drops them to the nearest testing lab. I am a recent film graduate, no medical training or experience and no screening for the job, I got it through an instagram post by a friend. It's been a weird year, but so far I haven't tested positive.

[@Ihateevryone02345]

Julien ur videos and streams make me so happy and I love your content.I hope you see this love you!!

[@brisa040897]

Merry late Christmas Julien. Hope u and Jenna are safe and healthy ❤️🙏🙌.

[@clareseib9000]

My fiance had a take home test! I had it up his nose though, made him shed a tear in each eye, I felt so bad. I had like a human reaction to sympathy-cry with him when I saw his tears hahaha he wasn't even actually crying, just pressure/crocodile tears

[@rachaelautera5150]

I live in Iowa and my experience was different. I got tested after a few coworkers got covid. I signed up for a drive thru test, when I got there I was the only car there. At our location someone actually does come to your car and they stick a swab in each nostril before they put it back in the tube for testing. Then you just go home and just wait for your results.

[@KatieSian]

I got tested a few weeks ago and I got a positive. A family member got it as they still have to go into work and unfortunately it had spread in the place they work at. Thank god I didn’t have it bad but it still wasn’t the easiest thing to deal with. Your videos kept me going and kept me entertained whilst I was in isolation. I honestly didn’t think I’d get positive because I was completely fine but a few days later a few symptoms hit and that’s when it got real.

[@eleanorhughes5857]

my uni does random testing on students on top of testing all of us when we get in. it's the really uncomfortable one that may as well be poking you in the brain. our system is incredibly unorganized. i know students and faculty who were chosen for testing on a weekly basis, and students (including myself) who were chosen once, twice, or not at all. my german professor isn't allowed on campus because she also teaches at the local high school and she's been getting chosen on a weekly basis for testing. it's such a weird and messy system, that while necessary, isn't doing anything to help the student body overall because it's the same 10 people receiving tests over and over again. i'm going to have a shit ton to rant to my brother's future kids about when this is all over.

[@raigenhuss7030]

I’ve gotten about 10 tests at this point for work. I’ve had nose swab and mouth. At first they were swabbing up to the brain, now they swab much more shallow. Sometimes they do it for me, sometimes I do it myself. Sometimes my tests take a few hours, one took about a week. One of my tests came back inconclusive so I had to get it redone. Literally zero consistency

[@fruityfroot4413]

i got tested when i had tonsillitis in the summer. the one i did had a nurse swapping my tonsils. genuinely wasn't bad at all and my gag reflex gets triggered just getting a dental xray lol. its soooo easy and over so fast. dont be afraid of getting tested, even in walk ins. wear a mask, social distance and its over before you know it. better safe than sorry yall

[@pamdennisbellamy2]

I've been tested 4 times, here in Alberta they have tried a few different systems. 1st, I went to a school gymnasium and a nurse did a nasal swab. 2nd and 3rd were in a closed convention centre one was nasal and the other throat swab. 4th was in a parking lot nearby that they had trailers setup at. They call and then you go in the number door they tell you, then get swabbed by a nurse. Results for most were quick, 2-3 days.

[@queeninadream_]

I work at a grocery store (yay.. Being high risk!) and once Covid got very bad in my area I legit stopped going out. I only left my house for work and getting supplies and somehow I got it in August. I was terrified and felt awful... I called my job asap when I woke up and told them I might be sick and shut myself in my room and got tested and later that day I got the results and I teared up. Please y'all, stay safe! My case was somewhat mild but now my asthmatic symptoms are a tad worse. It sucks!!!! Luckily my testings went well, they didn't go all the way into my nasal cavity but it wasn't terrible. I can't wait to get the vaccine and hopefully I don't get sick again.

[@katewolff6770]

Its been so hard to get a test where I live. Anywhere that makes appointments is fully booked, all the walk in places you need to have the whole day free bc you really don't know if you'll be there 2 hours or 5, its awful

[@TheLegendofMeg]

My son had to get a test for his surgery, a few weeks ago. He had to unfortunately go through the nasal swab. It was horrific! He got a bloody nose, cried for 20 minutes because it hurt so bad. Broke my heart! Glad to hear yours was negative! My son was too lol

[@rockymcdonough]

i go to school in new york and i’ve gotten the nasal swab test 17 times since august!! it sucks but only for like a minute, so everyone go get tested!!!

[@purrfect1078]

In Canada we were getting $2000 a month if you qualified but we are to pay it back or at least taxes on it if you hit a certain bracket for the year income

[@DoomLlama]

that's amazing to me how easy it is for you to get tested, where I live it's damn near impossible even if you've been exposed/show symptoms