Tag: COVID19
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Shit. And a Temperature.
[Dutch Lock Down Day Three Hundred Four] Time to schedule a test. Test Scheduled. And they’ve gotten so streamlined about it that I’m getting tested for three hours from now. I’ll let you know how it goes. Test Taken. “You were tested on January 17, 2021. Your test result is negative . That means you didn’t have corona at…
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Dutch Lock Down Extended by Three Weeks
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Ninety Eight] It’s not official, but it’s officially leaked – the Dutch cabinet met yesterday to debate / discuss the lockdown and measurements – we’re getting three more weeks of lockdown. “The Dutch coronavirus lockdown is ‘almost certainly’ to be extended by three weeks… there will not be any…
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Ready? Set? GO!! !
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventy Three] Today is marvelously delightfully exquisitely the last day of work for 2020. And it’s not so much that I’m Not Working as much as holy shit this dumpster fire year is almost over. Nothing is magically solved at midnight on 01 January 2021, BUT there’s a certain…
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Full Lock Down in the Netherlands
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventy One] I was not okay. And then I was okay. And then I had a panic attack. And I’m okay again. For now. But first the news: Coronavirus in the Netherlands: some of your questions answered Coronavirus rolling average rises again despite incomplete data The wait is over:…
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What would you think if I sang out of tune?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Eight] Tomorrow night the Dutch PM is most likely going to announce stricter lockdown measurements in response to the still too incredibly high COVID numbers in the Netherlands. But first the news: Museum and theatre closures on the cards as ministers discuss new coronavirus measures Coronavirus infections fall…
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Dear Massive Spider That Just Ran Across My Wall
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Three] Fuck off. But first the news: Current coronavirus rules will last well into December, Dutch prime minister says Rutte: Lockdown still possible; Partial lockdown at least through November How to manage the added stress of COVID-19 as an expat If those three news articles aren’t a perfect…
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COVID Test Result Is Negative
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighteen] Alternative Title: How to Return Your Under Four Year Olds to Daycare Once They’ve Been Kicked Out Because of the COVID Rules For those of you who have been following along at home, the result of my covid test on Tuesday is negative. The twins got to see…
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COVID 19 Test Result Twenty Four Hours Later
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventeen] “You were tested on 20 October 2020. We don’t have the result of your test yet. You will receive an email or telephone call when we get your result.” https://coronatest.nl/testen/meest-recente-testuitslag Yeah, I wanna know, too. But first the news: Dutch princesses return from Greek holiday 3 days after…
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Oke, But, Srsly, OW
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixteen] I took the COVID19 test just now. Let’s talk about how much my nose hurts now. And how awesome the Dutch testing system has gotten. But first the news: Police to step up coronavirus rule enforcement, soft drug use outside can lead to fines RIVM: More coronavirus infections…
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Oh, Hey, I’m Getting the COVID Test Tomorrow
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fifteen] The twins have had a cough for ten days. And a runny nose. Nothing else. But first the news: Slight drop in coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, more patients in hospital More coronavirus patients caused a 20 percent cut in non-Covid care Teachers want stricter coronavirus measures,…
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This, Seriously, Scares The Shit Out Of Me
[Dutch Lock Down Day One Hundred Ninety] I’m having trouble writing this one today.
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If I Get Worse, Yes, I’ll Get Tested
[Dutch Lock Down Day One Hundred Fifty Seven] I’m worried about these symptoms.