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Atticus

(15,124 posts) Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:23 PM Mar 2020

Do I understand correctly that, even when a doctor or hospital does test someone

for Covid-19, the specimen materials (sputum, etc.) have to be shipped to the CDC before THEY determine the result?

If this is so, does it not mean that what we find out about the number of positive test results and their location will be within the total control of the Trump regime?

"Nothing to see here---move along!"

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Do I understand correctly that, even when a doctor or hospital does test someone (Original Post) Atticus Mar 2020 OP

I thought that I read somewhere that New York is trying to develop their own test. avebury Mar 2020 #1

In 2009 when I tested positive for H1N1 Horse with no Name Mar 2020 #2

That has been the case WHICH IS INSANE but it's about to change, Atticus Leghorn21 Mar 2020 #3

So, my next question: if these numerous labs detect many CV infections, are they Atticus Mar 2020 #4

I don't think states have to pay attention to VP Skeletor. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #5

Although the federal government might try to muzzle new cases, unitedwethrive Mar 2020 #6

Andrew Cuomo was on CNN this morning. moondust Mar 2020 #7

avebury

(10,952 posts)

1. I thought that I read somewhere that New York is trying to develop their own test.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:29 PM

Mar 2020

Since the CDC appears to be trying to hide the number of cases it seems like it would be in the best interests of states like NY and Calif. to work together to develop their own tests so as to try to have accurate information as soon as possible and not risk being harmed by Trump and his evil empire.

Horse with no Name

(33,956 posts)

2. In 2009 when I tested positive for H1N1

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:36 PM

Mar 2020

Point of care testing showed positive flu A and Flu B.
I had been hospitalized 10 days before the CDC confirmed positive for H1N1.
I was in a negative pressure room with everyone who entered in full isolation garb.
I wasn’t allowed to leave the room.
When I discharged at 14 days, I had to wear a mask home.
Under sane administrations, most patients would be considered presumptive.
Under this one, other than the fact that they will refuse to do mass testing, I wouldn’t assume that we will get accurate statistics.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)

3. That has been the case WHICH IS INSANE but it's about to change, Atticus

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:36 PM

Mar 2020

... Scott Becker, the head of the Association of Public Health Laboratories, says that more than 40 public health labs should be able to test for the virus by the end of the weekend.

Over the next week, he added, that number should grow to more than 100 labs, as the CDC sends out more test kits.

Initially, limited testing capacity meant the CDC didn't advise testing sick people unless they had a history of travel to affected countries or contact with a known COVID-19 case. And test kits sent to labs around the country had a problem with one ingredient that resulted in delays.

"I certainly do wish that the testing was available sooner. There was this very unfortunate challenge in the production process and it did put us a few weeks behind," Becker told NPR...

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/01/810958388/as-testing-quickly-ramps-up-expect-more-u-s-coronavirus-cases

WE’RE JUST A FEW WEEKS BEHIND
Arrrghhh

Atticus

(15,124 posts)

4. So, my next question: if these numerous labs detect many CV infections, are they

Reply to Leghorn21 (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:54 PM

Mar 2020

willing to make that public despite the "all info released must be approved by Pence" directive?

Can Trump legally muzzle non-federal labs and their personnel? Better question: will he try to do it anyway?

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)

5. I don't think states have to pay attention to VP Skeletor.

Reply to Atticus (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 02:56 PM

Mar 2020

unitedwethrive

(1,997 posts)

6. Although the federal government might try to muzzle new cases,

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 03:01 PM

Mar 2020

the doctors on the ground are very concerned with informing the public about risk potentials, and most of the hospitals that have seen COVID-19 have held press conferences to notify local media about positive cases.

Hopefully journalists and state public health departments will aid in maintaining a good database of cases.

moondust

(19,985 posts)

7. Andrew Cuomo was on CNN this morning.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2020, 03:12 PM

Mar 2020

I was half asleep but I think he said New York is doing its own testing and I didn't hear him say anything about waiting for CDC to determine the results.

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