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Elon Musk

elated — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:17:05 GMT

Did you hear that he took 4 Corona tests? He had two positive and two negative. I know the average person doesn't have this option. It makes me wonder if this is the reason for the spreading of the virus. Just food for thought.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:28:49 GMT

Ever since the testing started I've always thought that the tests have not been accurate. It just gives people a false sense of security which is dangerous.

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pitdakota — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:34:46 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Ever since the testing started I've always thought that the tests have not been accurate. It just gives people a false sense of security which is dangerous.

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@SilleeMee, not to mention you can test negative in the morning and then be shedding enough virus to test positive that evening. You are so right about a false sense of security. Most infectious disease docs and public health people understand this. You would think people would learn somewhat.

Kind of reminds me of doing a pregnancy test too early. Doesn't mean you aren't pregnant at the time, just that there isn't enough of whatever hormone that specific test is looking for at the time the test is done. But wait a day or two, repeat the test and VoiLA!

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happycat — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:34:47 GMT

I thought they'd been saying there was false positives and false negatives for a while?

I know my dd's friend was sick several months ago, the dr said she either had covid or the flu, both tests came back negative twice. She was sick for over a week.

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Tessa Mendoza — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:58:52 GMT

My mother has a doctor appointment for next Friday. I called the office to make sure it would be safe for her to go, and they told me the entire office is tested every Monday, so it is quiite safe. Can they possibly think that would make me feel better? Tests that may or may not be accurate on Monday and she is going on Friday. Just have to pray all goes well.

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:03:15 GMT

@elated My son's entire family was sick with the same symptoms. Two out of 6 tested positive. Some of the negative were more sick than the positive. What???

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pitdakota — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:11:23 GMT

@Tessa Mendoza wrote:
My mother has a doctor appointment for next Friday. I called the office to make sure it would be safe for her to go, and they told me the entire office is tested every Monday, so it is quiite safe. Can they possibly think that would make me feel better? Tests that may or may not be accurate on Monday and she is going on Friday. Just have to pray all goes well.

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@Tessa Mendoza, if it makes you feel any better...the odds are the doctor's office is doing everything appropriately. They know how to properly wear personal protective equipment and what to do. And hopefully, they do it.

All of the staff should be wearing masks and of course your mother needs to wear a mask as well. Many of the hospitals and big doctor's office buildings have upgraded their HVAC systems to increase air filtration, etc.

I have had a couple of doctor's appointments recently and I have felt totally comfortable. And I am pretty picky. lol I would not hesitate to speak up if necessary. Same goes for your mother. If she sees something she isn't comfortable with, she should speak up.

By the way, as stated here previously, we now know that wearing a mask (as long as it is an acceptable mask & it is worn correctly) also protects the person wearing the mask.

You might also encourage her to take a small bottle of hand sanitizer in her purse. As soon as she exits the building she should give her hands a good squirt and really rub her hands for at least 20 seconds. Then move on to the car. When she gets home she can then wash her hands with soap and water.

I know you will be nervous and she is your mother so of course you are concerned. But she will probably be in pretty good hands. Sending good thoughts your way for you and your mother.

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Tessa Mendoza — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:25:25 GMT

@ pitdakota - Thanks so much for your advice and good wishes! Mom will definitely be wearing her mask (with a filter inside) and have hand sanitizer in her bag. I just have to assume all necessary precautions will be taken in the office. After all, no one wants to get sick. You calmed me down by sharing your positive experiences!

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Sooner — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:40:46 GMT

Most of the stuff associated with this pandemic make little sense to me. Like testing. Not sure what the point of it all is because it proves nothing for more than that moment.

You could walk to your car and get the virus in the elevator and there goes the test.

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skatting44 — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:47:27 GMT

I did hear some weeks ago when they had several athletes test positive so they retested at another lab and all were negative. Each of these tests have different % of accuracy , plus a test is only as good as if a technician follows specific protocol in performing the test . Also one's viral load can differ as time goes by.

So, makes me wonder what factor may have been at play ?

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Memebell — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 04:27:08 GMT

I never have understood the testing frenzy. It means nothing except right for the moment you take it. As others have said on here you can test negative in the morning and get the virus later in the day. So yes, it is a false sense of security.

I think we just all want to be in control of the virus. We should all have learnt by now, this is not going to be something we can outsmart and control. Therapeutics and vaccines are the best way we can manage our lives around it...not wipe it out. If we think we are able to wipe it out by our actions, we are delusional.

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bigtraps — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:28:21 GMT

GURL...

The tests are BOGUS. They tested positive vegetables and fruits in Africa. The media has sent people going CRAZY ! ! !

And I do love that Elon Musk moving tesla from ca to texas!

@elated wrote:
Did you hear that he took 4 Corona tests? He had two positive and two negative. I know the average person doesn't have this option. It makes me wonder if this is the reason for the spreading of the virus. Just food for thought.

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4kitties — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:37:22 GMT

I think it was the rapid antigen test that he took. My daughter is a nurse and she said the doctors she works with do not trust it. The rapid one is not reliable.

Hopefully the other types of tests are better.

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Nancy Drew — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:24:35 GMT

This is exactly why there is no coming together. Is Musk telling the truth? Is the positive the accurate outcome or is the negative the accurate outcome. We can't even have testing foolproof what with no experience before with this virus, throw in human error and biased reporting coming from what political is inserted.

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Peaches McPhee — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 15:43:32 GMT

I've had 4 tests, too. I"ll probably have many many more. My mother is in a nursing home and a negative test is required prior to entry to the building to visit. Anyone can get them.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:18:24 GMT

Testing is imperative, not just for the person being tested and the safety of those he may have infected but for tracking the trends of the virus.

Regardless of the fact that there testing is not 100 percent accurate, it is close enough to help individuals and health experts, the latter who are reponsible for knowing which locales are seeing increases or not.

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hckynut — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:32:00 GMT

@elated

From what I understand these tests were supposed to be the best when it comes to accurate results! Not sure, were all 4 tests the same type of test?

hckynut

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hckynut — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:47:59 GMT

@Tessa Mendoza wrote:
My mother has a doctor appointment for next Friday. I called the office to make sure it would be safe for her to go, and they told me the entire office is tested every Monday, so it is quiite safe. Can they possibly think that would make me feel better? Tests that may or may not be accurate on Monday and she is going on Friday. Just have to pray all goes well.

@Tessa Mendoza

Make you feel better, what should they have said? You called and asked and now you know. What you and/or your mother decide to do with that information is up to you. I haven't a clue what you expect from that doctor's office.

I have been to my Hematologist's office 9 times since the ***** Virus hit. I have been to see my PCP also for a complete physical.

Spent hours in the ER with my wife and 2 days, for several hours in her hospital room. I didn't question any of them because I trust them to be doing what is best for all concerned.

I am also in the highest risk category which includes 3 serious underlying health issues.

I made my choices with much less information than you, and I described the what and why. To me it was not a scary or worrisome decision to make.

hckynut

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hckynut — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 19:56:19 GMT

@bigtraps wrote:
GURL...
The tests are BOGUS. They tested positive vegetables and fruits in Africa. The media has sent people going CRAZY ! ! !

And I do love that Elon Musk moving tesla from ca

@bigtraps

Me too! Why would any big business want to operate out of there? I am surprised more haven't moved, but I am thinking many more may be mulling it about.

hckynut

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colliemom4 — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:00:22 GMT

I know several people that tested negative though they had the virus and later tested positive on another test.