07-09-2020, 12:24 AM
(07-09-2020, 12:15 AM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: People weren’t tested because a lack of test kits, not because they weren’t sick.
It took almost 6 months for our ER to get rapid Covid 19 testing. Prior to that if you were sick enough to be in the ER, but not sick enough to be admitted into the ICU you weren’t getting tested for Covid 19 because they didn’t have enough tests for ER use. You couldn’t get tested in any of the specialty clinics. You couldn’t get tested in any of the family practice clinics. Hospital wide throughout the region you could only get tested in the ICU until at least May. If you had full blown bilateral pneumonia that could be treated on an outpatient basis, you couldn’t get tested for Covid 19.
There were definite testing issues. I was very sick for 2 months, but had no temperature so no test for me. I have had the flu and bronchitis and this felt different. I finally got not one but 2 anti body tests because my doctor thought first test was wrong. I did not have it so I guess I just had the flu.
Fast forward to today and 600K tests are being performed a day. Anyone can also get the anti body test also, just get doctor to prescribe it,
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.