Today my husband and I got tested, for Covid-19. The test we got was a PCR test. This is considered the most sensitive for detecting an active infection and the results are highly accurate. The results come back within 3 to 5 days. We need this because we are travelling for Christmas.
The other test is the rapid test, with results within 15 minutes. This is an antigen test which is quick and cheaper but are less accurate for detecting the virus. Antigen testing is more prone to false negative results, which are more likely to miss cases of active infection.
The reason we got tested was because we will be traveling North to NY for Christmas. This is where all my confusion is right now. I am torn in two directions. I know which choice is the right choice, (to stay home just this one Christmas) and the wrong choice,(travelling), which is the one I am going to take.
I feel I am pushing my luck by going, but not enough to stop me. By staying here in VA, I will be here with my husband, no love given or shared. I would be miserable. I need to see my kids and grandchildren. Covid-19 already made the rounds in my son’s family. Not so much for my husbands. In Long Island we will be together with 14 people, 5 are college kids.
It had already been agreed that we will all gather in a tent with heaters and celebrating outside. My Maggie is not doing good at all and I worry about how she’ll be on this trip.
We plan to leave this Tuesday, the 22nd and come back a week later on the 29th, at which time I want to get tested again.