Addendum to my above statement: The first time I had Covid I received monoclonal antibodies through an IV infusion. This was done the first day which is vital to its efficacy. I recovered in about three weeks, as I am also immune compromised with a chronic lung condition.

The second and third times I got Covid I was given Paxlovid oral medication to take at home. There are many people who reported a good response to it, but I was not one of them. I could not tolerate that medication no matter how much I washed my mouth out, chewed gum and gargled salt water. It was vile tasting. The end result both times was that it left me with a terrible metallic taste that continues somewhat to this time.

I am what they call an "old school nurse" even though I have worked in modern clinical settings. I wear a mask when I feel there is a possible threat of exposure. I drink a lot of water to cleanse my system of any residual variants that I'm sure are still in my GI tract. I have tried many vitamins and although I am not against vitamins at all, I think maintaining a well-balanced diet is very important - lot of Vitamin C & D in vegetables, fruits, etc. I always have a hand cleanser with me and still wash down countertops, etc. at home with alcohol (at least 70%) to avoid contamination. I have a lot more to say, but I'm tired, so will wish you all better days. Don't give up, depression is part of this horrible situation too. Faith