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jgghn t1_j256cl7 wrote

Reply to comment by ok_backbay in New coronavirus subvariant, XBB, now widespread in New England by uxd

If you're not already, make sure to do both nose and throat with the swabs. Even for older Omicron strains, it helps a lot to avoid false negatives.

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Stereoisomer t1_j25ay12 wrote

It’s totally a thing and not bad at all. Just twirl it as far back as you can without gagging, both sides. Then do cheeks and then nose.

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