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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os
Iand this is simply my opinion, if you are asymptomatic, why would you get tested unless you thought you already had it and are willing to donate your antibodies. Why not save the kits for those who really need it because they are symptomatic? These are simply my thoughts and concerns. In a world where you can be anything, why not be kind?
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I think you are a bit confused over the term "asymptomatic" revering to Covid 19. It means
YOU COULD BE CURRENTLY CARRYING THE VIRUS BUT YOU ARE SHOWING NO SYMPTOMS. Think "Typhoid Mary." Those who are asymptomatic wrt this pandemic could be the biggest problems because YOU or I could even be a spreader and not know it. That is why,
while impossible & impractical, everyone should be tested.
Edit: Those who are SYMPTOMATIC likely have it (what difference if they did or didn't because they should be home anyway because they show symptoms and will end eventually up in the hospital). Those are the ones who probably need the testing less as it is more important to find those who are walking around carrying and spreading it without us being aware. Think about the bar at City Fire.
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