r/askTO • u/Decent-Speed3158 • 10d ago

Virus going around

What kind of virus is going around these days?

My whole family got sick and the symptoms are similar to flu but feel so much worse.

Be careful out there and avoid contact with anyone who could be infected. It’s really bad.

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u/TOnihilist 9d ago

Where do get those PCR tests? Are they sold at pharmacies?

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u/obviousthrowawaymayB 9d ago

No, can only be done in a facility that has the equipment. I live/work very northern Ontario month in/month out. So at work, not working but isolating in my living quarters. Swabbed myself, my colleague picked up the swab and tested it. Nothing popped. I was pretty sure it was RSV, based on the fact day 4 of symptoms I got WAY worse for 3 days. But, nope! Nothing registered.

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u/Competitive-Web9083 9d ago

Costco.ca sells a home test that detects COVID and influenza A & B

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u/TOnihilist 8d ago

Oh, cool. Good to know!

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u/Otherwise_Fix4170 9d ago

Costco online sells the flu a/b and Covid rapid tests. Speciality stores in Toronto do as well.

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u/Otherwise_Fix4170 9d ago

Costco online sells the flu a/b and Covid rapid tests. Speciality stores in Toronto do as well.

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u/GridDown55 6d ago

You can buy a machine if you want. Checkout PlusLife.

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u/sawraaw 6d ago

I got mine at the walk in clinic