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Mz iMac — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:25:39 GMT

Re: NYC Covid-19 testing

In all of Cumo's press conferences he always mentions NY has done more testing than any other state.

Are there hundreds of testing sites around NYC?

Not counting first responders & hospital patients, are ordinary citizens getting tested too if they want?

South Joisey 2 weeks ago set up 3 testing sites. They have been set up for weeks, but only 1 had testing kits.

Currently at 1 site, ONLY first responders can get tested.

Currently at the other 2, ONLY folks who have a doctor's rx. If you do not have one, you will be turned away. Matter of fact, you can't even get near a testing site if you do not have a rx.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:41:48 GMT

We have one in Rockland County near Bear Mountain. Looks like you have to call for an appointment. That's all I know.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:42:01 GMT

@Mz iMac

same in maryland......need a script, must have multiple or all of the symptoms or they wont test you, NOT ENOUGH TEST KITS!

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pigletsmom — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:45:00 GMT

Not sure what;s happening in NYC but in my county we have I think 4 testing sites now. You do have to call and get an appointment and I'd assume have some symptoms. Then the hospitals are testing workers and patients there.

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bandaidinmysalad — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:46:59 GMT

I thought the test kits were going to be replaced with the spit in the tube tests that will be mailed out to your home after teleconferencing with your doctor. Not necessary to leave the house. The doctor will call in the order and test tube will be mailed to you and then you leave it for the mailman or drop off at a post office or mailbox. Mass testing will be done when this is implemented.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:56:11 GMT

I think they set up drive thru testing sites in sections of Brooklyn and Queens, LI, the Bronx and Staten Island as well as walk in testing sites in all five boros since late March.

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Snoopp — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:06:11 GMT

I think you need a Rx to get tested.

There aren't enough tests available. Cuomo explained how complex it is, many manufacturers of tests out there, but the chemicals from each manufacturer differ and those chemicals are difficult to get because the material is sourced from China. You can't test without the chemicals.

It goes back to sourcing good from China in this case.

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Stevie Nix — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:19:05 GMT

I believe the sites you mentioned in NJ & NY are FEMA test sites. There are many other non-FEMA test sites.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:43:18 GMT

Since early in March, we've had test sites all over New Mexico as we have a very pro-active governor. You have to call a much publicized phone number for pre-screening before you can be tested. You must have symptoms...its not done on whim.

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Nbo — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:48:34 GMT

I know we have in all the 5 boroughs and yes we have done the most testing,unfortunately with the millions of people in our city that's not enough.

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KarenQVC — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:57:20 GMT

@Kachina624 I saw your Gov on TV. She seemed to be on top of things.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:58:44 GMT

@Stevie Nix "I believe the sites you mentioned in NJ & NY are FEMA test sites. There are many other non-FEMA test sites."

Not in South Joisey. Care to share where the others are?

The ONLY FEMA test site is in Philly. There are NO FEMA test sites in South Joisey-Camden County. As previously stated, only 3 sites (non-FEMA). First responders from area hospitals are doing the test & testing themselves.

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fthunt — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:13:07 GMT

Who knows? - it's a big state - and Mr. C loves to talk. (& whine)

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Porcelain — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:25:22 GMT

There isn't a whole lot of testing being done in many states, so it makes sense that NY is easily on top.

I haven't heard of any testing locations anywhere that tested just based on people wanting a test for their own reasons. There still aren't enough test kits for that. So if you want to know because you're afraid of infecting someone close to you or you want to go back to work and not infect your co-workers, you're kind of out of luck.

With no on-demand testing we're supposed to act as if everyone is infected but asymptomatic.

Yet I see people on tv and even in stores going out iand about in public, yelling and chanting and talking and mingling and jogging without masks on. They are not acting as if they are assuming they have the virus and are asymptomatic. They are acting like they have not a care in the world.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:50:26 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Who knows? - it's a big state - and Mr. C loves to talk. (& whine)

@fthunt Also sounds like someone else. I think Mr. C is doing a great job especially compared to some other govs.

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Kim-QVC — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:06:22 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is political.

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BeeChee — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:10:19 GMT

I live in NC and I had to FIGHT to get tested. I work retail, I HAD it, and couldn't get tested!!!??

I called the hotline and was told that my county was ONLY testing:

1) Over 65

2) If you've been out of the country or had direct contact with a person who has tested positive.

3) Have an underlying condition.

I was none of the three. Only when my temp jumped on the 16th day did I go to the ER and fight for a test!

I would LOVE to now take a serology but, I have only heard of one place near me, but it was for first responders.

All of the numbers are crazy, especially when you think that only 1-5% of each areas population has been tested, so that leaves 95-99% that have been infected or waiting to get infected!!

I have no words, except STAY HOME UNTIL WE GET TESTING ON EVERY CORNER!!!

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Spurt — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:11:48 GMT

In my city in Texas, several Test sites are restricted to health care workers....

However, there is one drive-through site available for the general public, a physcians referral is NOT needed, but self-screening is required through an online tool and you must exhibit symptoms, then you can call to make an appointment to get tested.....

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reiki604 — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:14:10 GMT

In NYC a prescription for testing must be gotten. It is not given to those who do not have symptoms. Testing is still not available to hospital workers. We have the most tested because of the large population. There are some drive thru testing sites but again you must have a prescription.

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tansy — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:17:20 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Re: NYC Covid-19 testing

In all of Cumo's press conferences he always mentions NY has done more testing than any other state.
Are there hundreds of testing sites around NYC?
Not counting first responders & hospital patients, are ordinary citizens getting tested too if they want?

South Joisey 2 weeks ago set up 3 testing sites. They have been set up for weeks, but only 1 had testing kits.
Currently at 1 site, ONLY first responders can get tested.
Currently at the other 2, ONLY folks who have a doctor's rx. If you do not have one, you will be turned away. Matter of fact, you can't even get near a testing site if you do not have a rx.

The bar for testing is dismally low.