Coronavirus Tests

[dm82444]

At over 115,000 people, The Villages is the world's largest over-55 community, and the most rapidly expanding metro area in the United States for a number of years running.

The Villages has spread into three Florida County’s Marion, Lake and Sumter.

The following are the number of tested in each County and to hear that the testing facilities are presently out of tests and putting people on waiting lists until additional tests are received is scary and disappointing.

(Below data from “Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection”)

Marion County total tested to date - 97
Lake County total tested to date - 71
Sumter County total tested to date- 53
Total Tests to date 221

Summary - 115,000 Seniors Total tests provided to date 221


We will not see the extent of the virus spreading through the Villages until we test.

Shouldn’t we be worried about our most venerable citizens

[blueash]

Anybody who needs a test can get a test. They have them, they're beautiful. They're all set. They're perfect.

[DeanFL]

The REAL question is - Did anyone in TV have symptoms, contact their Dr, who told them to be tested, AND THERE WAS NO TESTING AVAILABLE?

We have been following the social-distance stuff, feel fine and have no reason to believe we have CV-19. WHY TEST us??? I am in the "risk group" - age & conditions. What would a test show if I don't exhibit symptoms? Why clog the system and take the materials required for testing from those who may need it?

[LuvtheVillages]

Calm down. Premier Medical has been offering drive-thru testing all week.

Read the Daily Sun. Drive thru testing will start Monday at the Polo fields. Governor is here today to announce it.

[rustyp]

At over 115,000 people, The Villages is the world's largest over-55 community, and the most rapidly expanding metro area in the United States for a number of years running.

The Villages has spread into three Florida County’s Marion, Lake and Sumter.

The following are the number of tested in each County and to hear that the testing facilities are presently out of tests and putting people on waiting lists until additional tests are received is scary and disappointing.

(Below data from “Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection”)

Marion County total tested to date - 97
Lake County total tested to date - 71
Sumter County total tested to date- 53
Total Tests to date 221

Summary - 115,000 Seniors Total tests provided to date 221


We will not see the extent of the virus spreading through the Villages until we test.

Shouldn’t we be worried about our most venerable citizens

Actually the certain number known is 845000 (population of the three counties) with 221 tests administered. Just because TV has 115000 residents doesn't mean that's how many seniors reside in the three counties. Obviously much more than 115000. If I read between the lines many posters feel comfort in having the total population tested. My guess is that will provide a comfort feeling to know the real infection rate. But if the virus is exponential what good is knowing the rate today - it will double tomorrow. Secondly if you test negative today doesn't mean you won't have the virus tomorrow. Having that data early may have helped in selecting areas and groups for mandatory quarantine. However moot now and here. The Government published all seniors should be on voluntary quarantine (15 day to reduce the spread document). The 10 person social distancing would apply to healthy non seniors. Thus TV should be quarantined although voluntarily if you were following the government guidelines.

https://www.justice.gov/doj/page/file/1258511/download

[dm82444]

Premier Medical is presently out of tests and putting people on waiting lists until additional tests are received

Talked to them yesterday I have the symptoms

[dm82444]

It's a problem when the people that qualify under CDC guidelines for testing can't be tested

[dm82444]

I have the symptoms and was told by my DR I should be tested.

[Koapaka]

Premier Medical is presently out of tests and putting people on waiting lists until additional tests are received

Talked to them yesterday I have the symptoms

Prayers for a very speedy recovery and feeling better soon. There is a new test that is suppose to be out very soon. I realize that is not comforting to someone who needs to be tested at this moment, but hopefully they will be distributed soon. It also is much quicker for them to process to get the info they need.

New Coronavirus Test 10 Times Faster Is FDA Approved (https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/new-coronavirus-test-10-times-faster-is-fda-approved/ar-BB118ePt)

[champion6]

I have the symptoms and was told by my DR I should be tested.Just received a Push Message from Daily Sun app: "Slots for tomorrow's drive-thru testing in The Villages are now open at UFHealthCovid.com"

Wishing you good luck and good health!

[Velvet]

I have the symptoms and was told by my DR I should be tested.

Thinking of you, please keep posting updates.

[stan the man]

The Battle Cry of TV ---"If it's free it's for Me" whether I need it or not

[biker1]

Tests are available. I am being tested tomorrow at the Polo Grounds as part of a research study.

Premier Medical is presently out of tests and putting people on waiting lists until additional tests are received

Talked to them yesterday I have the symptoms

[Two Bills]

Someone states they have symptoms, but cant get a test even when recommended by their doctor.
Then someone else is getting tested for a 'research study!'
Left and right hand do not seem to be talking!

[xNYer]

The Battle Cry of TV ---"If it's free it's for Me" whether I need it or not

Testing is not something to joke about.

[John_W]

I don't understand the purpose of a test, if you are positive then what. You self quarantine, which you should be doing already. I don't know why there is such a big demand to find out.

Just stay home. I just looked at the webcams and saw people walking around the squares and people in carts circling the square. I think they really should giving a insanity test, that would make more sense.

[Villageswimmer]

I don't understand the purpose of a test, if you are positive then what. You self quarantine, which you should be doing already. I don't know why there is such a big demand to find out.

Just stay home. I just looked at the webcams and saw people walking around the squares and people in carts circling the square. I think they really should giving a insanity test, that would make more sense.


Agree. I don’t see why this “research study” now when resources for sick people are critically limited. One poster on another thread acts like he and his wife are martyrs for participating in this study while they’re asymptomatic.

And, by the way, the deniers who were previously so vocal on this forum, self-described authorities, accusing folks of panicking, seem to have disappeared.

[blueash]

Research studies to ascertain the true spread of Covid are worthwhile. The initial estimates that a large % of those exposed would catch the disease may have been too low, too high, or correct. With recognition that infection can occur with little or no symptoms, not just major illness, the epidemiology remains unclear. If in fact it can be shown that those who are symptom-free are significant spreaders that is important. If on the other hand it turns out that casual exposure to symptom free infected persons does not convey any contagious risk then symptom-free people are not a concern.
Only by finding and following those well but virus positive persons can that be answered. However, this study is not really going to answer the question fully. You really want a randomly selected population to evaluate. This is a self selected population. It may include people who have no reason to be expected to be positive. But I wonder if it might just attract people who think they have been exposed, or were a bit unwell a few days ago, or otherwise are more likely to be virus positive than a random sample.
At some point I suspect there will be random testing for the presence of Covid-19 antibodies in blood samples being done for some other reason. And that will be a better screen for what the actual incidence was. But that will be months from now.

[asianthree]

Someone states they have symptoms, but cant get a test even when recommended by their doctor.
Then someone else is getting tested for a 'research study!'
Left and right hand do not seem to be talking!

So not from a medical background. UF is doing their own testing, using volunteers from UF. There is a different turn around time. Those who have symptoms against those who do not, may be using different methods, or may be comparing different kits. You need a base line of those who have and those who do not. This would be called the research.

[biker1]

I am pretty sure anyone who needs to get tested (recommended by their Dr.) can be tested tomorrow. Let's calm down.

Someone states they have symptoms, but cant get a test even when recommended by their doctor.
Then someone else is getting tested for a 'research study!'
Left and right hand do not seem to be talking!

[Koapaka]

I don't understand the purpose of a test, if you are positive then what. You self quarantine, which you should be doing already. I don't know why there is such a big demand to find out.

Just stay home. I just looked at the webcams and saw people walking around the squares and people in carts circling the square. I think they really should giving a insanity test, that would make more sense.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

When stationed in the Philippines, the Staff Judge Advocate was "in charge" of ensuring all the bar girls around Clark AB were tested regularly for STD's. It was considered to be "in the best interest" of the military members taking advantage of their services.

Said "bar girl" would actually be issues a little "certificate" to prove they were "clean"....all well and good, except after the 1st new customer, was that still the case?????

Antibody testing would be VERY helpful for Corona

[ColdNoMore]

Testing is not something to joke about.

Yep...:agree:

[dm82444]

If you know it's coved-19 you can warn others around you that would normally help if it was just a known virus.

[ColdNoMore]

Anybody who needs a test can get a test. They have them, they're beautiful. They're all set. They're perfect.

Nailed it. :ohdear:

[dm82444]

i'm not" pretty sure" I know anyone who needs to be tested can not necessarily be tested

[dm82444]

The below was just taken from the UF Villages test site opening tomorrow.


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[DON10E]

Did

[DianeM]

Age has nothing to do with testing. You either have symptoms or you don’t. And truly what’s the point of being tested anyway? If you are positive you will be instructed to quarantine for 14 days which you should be doing anyway. If you test negative, you should still stay home for 14 days to social distance yourself from someone who may have it.

[biker1]

I am pretty sure I have no idea what you mean.

i'm not" pretty sure" I know anyone who needs to be tested can not necessarily be tested

[skip0358]

That’s because tomorrow is full tomorrow you’ll be able to book for Tuesday that’s the way they’re doing it so they don’t get overwhelmed. There is a questionnaire if you don’t meet the criteria you will be asked if you’d like to be in a study group.Don’t want to do it don’t go period.last week people were complaining they couldn’t get tested now you can right on property and people are complaining. Geez

[eyc234]

So if I get tested today I am worry free? If you do not have symptoms why test? How many times do you test? Do you test multiple times? Testing does not seem to be the answer that will cure the outbreak, if you do not get tested daily and go out anywhere, touch anything contaminated or interact with anyone that is a carrier or infected what good does it do? Not pooh poohing the seriousness to elder citizens but testing will not be the save all. Time and diligence with a huge dose of logical practical thinking and actions will work us through this. Helping your fellow citizens and businesses will help along with a little humor and a lot of patience. For anyone not believing that work is not being done as hard and fast as it can to resolve this issue you need to go to any hospital or research lab and make you negative, condescending comments.

[Fredman]

I don’t think that Stan the man is joking. I think he is absolutely right. There will be people wanting tests who are not in a high risk group.

[skip0358]

There were 5 or 6 questions to answer IF you didn’t qualify for the test you were offered a chance to go in the study which UCF is doing. That simple!

[Altavia]

" Please note that you are being tested in the RESEARCH arm of the testing program. That means that you will be tested with supplies and test kits provided by The University of Florida Infectious Disease Lab. These kits have not yet received FDA or CDC approval, but have been demonstrated to be robust. Results of your testing will be provided to you via email or phone within 24 to 48 hours. Since this is a research test, you may want to confirm your test results via standard CDC testing as more of these tests become available. "

[kansasr]

The easiest way for us to get tested is to sneeze on a rich, politically connected person, and wait for their results.

[TexaninVA]

Anybody who needs a test can get a test. They have them, they're beautiful. They're all set. They're perfect.

Yes, this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.

[mgkw1]

Calm down. Premier Medical has been offering drive-thru testing all week.

Read the Daily Sun. Drive thru testing will start Monday at the Polo fields. Governor is here today to announce it.

Drive through test is at POLO FIELDS. Not golf cart accessible from Southern part of Villages. Guess anyone living here less than 3 years not considered a true resident

[ColdNoMore]

The easiest way for us to get tested is to sneeze on a rich, politically connected person, and wait for their results.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

[skip0358]

Drive through test is at POLO FIELDS. Not golf cart accessible from Southern part of Villages. Guess anyone living here less than 3 years not considered a true resident

There were a FEW cars going thru today.

[skip0358]

I must say this was the most organized setup I have seen in TV since moving here in 2009. Everything was setup nicely and well separated. The study area was totally separated from the regular separated area. Line we’re moving very smoothly and there were plenty of people there to answer your questions and give you directions. Hope people take advantage of this testing IF they are concerned!

[DonH57]

The REAL question is - Did anyone in TV have symptoms, contact their Dr, who told them to be tested, AND THERE WAS NO TESTING AVAILABLE?

We have been following the social-distance stuff, feel fine and have no reason to believe we have CV-19. WHY TEST us??? I am in the "risk group" - age & conditions. What would a test show if I don't exhibit symptoms? Why clog the system and take the materials required for testing from those who may need it?

If there is a shortage of test kits I believe the first priority of testing would be for those with actual active symptoms.

[skip0358]

That’s why you answer the questions and IF you don’t qualify you can opt to join the study group. Of course people could always lie when answering the questions. Then you could be taking a test away from someone who really needed it.

[Topspinmo]

Tests are available. I am being tested tomorrow at the Polo Grounds as part of a research study.

So, you have symptoms right? Or they are wasting test?

[Topspinmo]

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

So you think they are testing here out of goodness of political hearts. I suspect the developers are putting up most of the money for the tests?

[biker1]

The research test is for asymptomatic people.

So, you have symptoms right? Or they are wasting test?

[biker1]

Towards what end?

So you think they are testing here out of goodness of political hearts. I suspect the developers are putting up most of the money for the tests?

[sklovesgolf1950@gmail.com]

are they still testing at the Polo Grounds? How do I make an appointment or sign up