OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Covid prior to US travel

[StevenT]

On my last two days I had a runny nose. I thought it was just a minor cold from being around a lot of great people.
Prior to my US return I needed to take a Covid test, which came back positive. I ended up staying in Madrid and generally isolating for 7 days before I finally got a negative Covid test.
I wish I’d taken the test prior to my travel to Madrid, it would’ve given me advanced warning. Fortunately I never got sick beyond the runny nose - triple jabs helped, I’m sure.
Pretty certain that I caught it at the main Aulberge in O’Cebreiro. A busy dormitory and one person in particular coughing and not really caring.
Be careful where you can, I know it’s not easy sometimes.

 

[natefaith]

Glad you recovered and made it home. Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

[Former member 92300]

On my last two days I had a runny nose. I thought it was just a minor cold from being around a lot of great people.

Having just one symptom is pretty common, especially among those vaccinated.

 

[Chito]

I am currently in Leon and have been slowing down due to a cold that I've had for a few days. I'm scheduled to return to the US on May 24th. I sure hope it's not covid. Thanks for posting your experience. Congrats on finishing your Camino.

 

[Gadflyparexcellence]

Here is a recent piece from the NYT that some may find useful.

I’m Overseas and I’ve Tested Positive. What Now?

Extending your vacation as you wait for negative test results — it’s a luxurious thought. But the reality can be expensive and stressful. Here’s what you need to know.

www.nytimes.com

 

[bayou_jenny]

I have seen this happen to many peregrines and tourists. I am very glad you were able to recover and look forward to going home.

I left Spain via Dublin and I saw two American's receive positives and could see the dread in their postures; I can't imagine taking on that financial expense.

 

[Optimistic Traveler]

Having just one symptom is pretty common, especially among those vaccinated.

Agree with that. Hubby & I had very mild COVID back in January - not on Camino. We had mild cold symptoms - mainly very runny nose. Triple-vaxxed at the time, but close exposure at the office gave it to us.

 

[C clearly]

A number of posts have been deleted. The OP provided a first-hand account of experience on the Camino, of some interest to pilgrims planning to travel soon to Spain.

We do not want to have the debate/discussion of whether various Covid measures are good, needed, right, useless or worse. Threads will continue to be closed when they drift into this discussion.