My friend who probably caught Covid from us before we were symptomatic was here last evening, finally feeling better after a Paxlovid rebound. She finally tested negative the second time after 24 days. It was particularly difficult for her family as she and her sister share caregiving duties for their disabled brother, and sis had to carry the whole burden for that time. Now she wants to "make it up" and her husband and sister don't want her to do too much and relapse again.

I fear this nasty virus is going to be in our lives forever.