“We are in the second inning of a nine inning game (with this pandemic).” ~Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, Director of the CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy)
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/cidrap-covid19-viewpoint-part3.pdf
The above link will provide a great evaluation of the CIDRAP criteria for “smart testing”. I am sorry I haven’t been providing more information like this and sooner. With the clinic opening up, and the planting season, I have been very busy. Nevertheless, I am working on several articles that might be useful.
Free antibody and COVID virus tests
Meanwhile, I have had a couple patients get to the downtown testing station. There you can get an anti-body test, followed by a COVID swap. The antibody test report is available with 10-15 minutes. The results of the COVID swap take between 2 and 7 days. Mornings are said to be better with things growing more busy, and crowded, after lunch.
Unfortunately, there are several complications with testing. Depending on the test, there can be a higher number of false positives or false negatives. This suggests to me that multiple types of tests, and multiple rounds of testing may be required in some instances. The testing is further complicated by the need to focus testing on the most appropriate populations. Nevertheless, this is a valuable resource in the fight agains the virus. If you think you might have COVID, I suggest using this facility. Where a mask when you go.
Thanks for the post.