COVID Testing at Polo Fields on Tuesday, March 24th

[maddyharm4554@gmail.com]

If you do not have symptoms.....stay home and stay away from the testing site. There are people in TV who may need the limited number of tests more than you do.

[biker1]

My wife and I had the voluntary research (test used in Europe) asymptomatic test done today at the Polo Field. They are also doing FDA approved tests for those with symptoms. Signing up for the asymptomatic test is probably a good thing. If you are asymptomatic, consider signing up for the test. It only takes about 10 minutes.

If you do not have symptoms.....stay home and stay away from the testing site. There are people in TV who may need the limited number of tests more than you do.

[wisbad1]

if it's free forget it,

[biker1]

That was useful, thanks for your contribution.

if it's free forget it,

[twotogo]

Why was this testing site opened to counties other than The Village's counties. Aren't the majority of us in the group of individuals most susceptible to Covid 19? It makes no sense to me and even brings in more individuals that could possibly be infected and then spread the virus even more. Who is responsible for making this decision?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Why was this testing site opened to counties other than The Village's counties. Aren't the majority of us in the group of individuals most susceptible to Covid 19? It makes no sense to me and even brings in more individuals that could possibly be infected and then spread the virus even more. Who is responsible for making this decision?

The Governor, in cooperation with the Villages Holding Company. They are jointly responsible for the decision.

[Koapaka]

My wife and I had the voluntary research (test used in Europe) asymptomatic test done today at the Polo Field. They are also doing FDA approved tests for those with symptoms. Signing up for the asymptomatic test is probably a good thing. If you are asymptomatic, consider signing up for the test. It only takes about 10 minutes.

BINGO!!!
The test you guys that are test subjects are getting have YET to be approved by the FDA, but have much faster processing times! Those with symptoms are ONLY getting the FDA approved tests! They are making every effort to statically prove that these new tests are ACCURATE within a range NONE of use understands but is considered tolerable by the FDA to PUSH these new, faster, tests forward for the BEST of all of us!

[biker1]

I believe the point of the research tests is to look at why some people who test positive are asymptomatic. Some percentage of the people who participated will be asked to also give a blood sample. They are using the non-FDA approved test because they have a lot of them and less of the FDA approved test (which are being used for symptomatic people). They will report the result of the test in 72 hours. It isn't clear to me that this was the same test that is suppose to produce results in 45 minutes. At least this is what they told me at the testing facility.

BINGO!!!
The test you guys that are test subjects are getting have YET to be approved by the FDA, but have much faster processing times! Those with symptoms are ONLY getting the FDA approved tests! They are making every effort to statically prove that these new tests are ACCURATE within a range NONE of use understands but is considered tolerable by the FDA to PUSH these new, faster, tests forward for the BEST of all of us!

[Koapaka]

I believe the point of the research tests is to look at why some people who test positive are asymptomatic. Some percentage of the people who participated will be asked to also give a blood sample. They are using the non-FDA approved test because they have a lot of them and less of the FDA approved test (which are being used for symptomatic people). They will report the result of the test in 72 hours. It isn't clear to me that this was the same test that is suppose to produce results in 45 minutes. At least this is what they told me at the testing facility.


This is a "no holds barred" case of "beating the clock"....trust me on this, the data that they are getting from this type of info is being processed as quickly as possible.

THANK you for assisting!

[biker1]

I am not sure I see what point you are trying to make.

This is a "no holds barred" case of "beating the clock"....trust me on this, the data that they are getting from this type of info is being processed as quickly as possible.

THANK you for assisting!

[Aloha1]

So you would deny access to anyone but a Village resident? FYI, the Villages is only providing the site. The State and UF Health are the ones administering it. It's a good thing.

[sam&rog]

My wife and I had the voluntary research (test used in Europe) asymptomatic test done today at the Polo Field. They are also doing FDA approved tests for those with symptoms. Signing up for the asymptomatic test is probably a good thing. If you are asymptomatic, consider signing up for the test. It only takes about 10 minutes.

Daily Sun said 300 entitled villagers showed up for unneeded tests. At 300 times 4 days that's 1200 test kits that could be used where they are really needed.
They should be ashamed but are probably not.

[Eg_cruz]

They stated you have to have doctor note to get tested.......

[biker1]

And exactly where else are the non-FDA approved tests really needed? Be specific. Those "entitled" Villagers, of which I was one, took time out of their day to volunteer to help them with their research. Try to pay attention in the future.

Daily Sun said 300 entitled villagers showed up for unneeded tests. At 300 times 4 days that's 1200 test kits that could be used where they are really needed.
They should be ashamed but are probably not.

[rmd2]

My wife and I had the voluntary research (test used in Europe) asymptomatic test done today at the Polo Field. They are also doing FDA approved tests for those with symptoms. Signing up for the asymptomatic test is probably a good thing. If you are asymptomatic, consider signing up for the test. It only takes about 10 minutes.

Are those the WHO tests that had a 50% false positive result?

[Gizemo33]

Why are the quantity of tests so limited. I was under the impression there was sufficient tests available for everybody. How many people were tested the first and second day?

[skip0358]

Besides ANYONE can answer those 5 questions as true which would allow them to get the NON STUDY test with no symptoms. It's all a matter of telling the truth period. I myself missed the cutoff date for the approved test by 5 days so I took the study test. Anybody can cheat just like in school. The study testing is not approved but will give quick results period.

[biker1]

Today is the 2nd day.

Why are the quantity of tests so limited. I was under the impression there was sufficient tests available for everybody. How many people were tested the first and second day?

[biker1]

There is a lot of bad information out there. The 50% false positive factoid is probably attributed to a Chinese test, not a WHO test. Who knows.

My wife and I had the voluntary research (test used in Europe) asymptomatic test done today at the Polo Field. They are also doing FDA approved tests for those with symptoms. Signing up for the asymptomatic test is probably a good thing. If you are asymptomatic, consider signing up for the test. It only takes about 10 minutes.

Are those the WHO tests that had a 50% false positive result?

[asianthree]

Sometimes I have to just SMH.

So UF has a test kit that they are comparing to test kits that are approved. The UF kits have a shorter result time, and are running the tests at a controlled environment at UF labs.

They use those without symptoms as the control group, to have a base line. Those who have symptoms are in the other control group.

None of these people are entitled what they are doing is helping research and what can be done to control the virus.

The volunteers are UF 3rd year medical students, administering the swab test. Normally they would be in a hospital in surgery or on the floor.

[biker1]

They have 1st year med students administering the swab test. Normally they would be in class but are now limited to web-based learning. This was according to the guy who administered our test.

Sometimes I have to just SMH.

So UF has a test kit that they are comparing to test kits that are approved. The UF kits have a shorter result time, and are running the tests at a controlled environment at UF labs.

They use those without symptoms as the control group, to have a base line. Those who have symptoms are in the other control group.

None of these people are entitled what they are doing is helping research and what can be done to control the virus.

The volunteers are UF 3rd year medical students, administering the swab test. Normally they would be in a hospital in surgery or on the floor.

[crc19188]

We all have the chance to get it. You let people come to the stores in the squares that are still open. Also there are people from outside TV that go to the grocery stores. Are you going to refuse them access to food and supplies also. Please do not get blinded by your selfishness. The Lord may be punishing us for our ill treatment of our fellow man. Treat all the same in this time of need.

[skip0358]

Great explanation. Thanks!

[soniak4@gmail.com]

Yes, please for the sake of everyone. Please, please, please, stay away from testing sites if you are not symptomatic. Also, quit hoarding paper towels and toilet paper. You don’t need any more than you were consuming before because stores are open. If everyone would shop as they usually did, before this pandemic, all our lives could pretty much go back to normal with the exception of secluding yourselves from others. This will not last forever but as long as it does, be smart and do the right thing.

[pauld315]

Why are the quantity of tests so limited. I was under the impression there was sufficient tests available for everybody. How many people were tested the first and second day?

Each test takes time. At PMA, they thought they did a lot when they did 15 in a day.

[soniak4@gmail.com]

Biker1, I believe the ones taking test kits (approved) from those who really needed is what was referenced and not people like you. There are many people in The Villages who behave as though they are entitled. Just look around you in grocery stores, on the roads, everywhere. This behavior has to change so we can all coexist happily and in a very friendly way.

[biker1]

I was under the impression that you needed a Dr.'s order for the FDA-approved test.

Biker1, I believe the ones taking test kits (approved) from those who really needed is what was referenced and not people like you. There are many people in The Villages who behave as though they are entitled. Just look around you in grocery stores, on the roads, everywhere. This behavior has to change so we can all coexist happily and in a very friendly way.

[biker1]

They are looking for asymptomatic people for a research study.

Yes, please for the sake of everyone. Please, please, please, stay away from testing sites if you are not symptomatic. Also, quit hoarding paper towels and toilet paper. You don’t need any more than you were consuming before because stores are open. If everyone would shop as they usually did, before this pandemic, all our lives could pretty much go back to normal with the exception of secluding yourselves from others. This will not last forever but as long as it does, be smart and do the right thing.

[billethkid]

You know....there was an insert in the paper two days in a row that explained what is available, who should or should not apply, where to go even with a map.

NO SYMPTOMS = NO GO!!

There is something more lacking. Do folks understand if you try to get tested today with no symptoms all that tells you is what you have or not TODAY. As soon as you leave the test area you are back to zero. NO SYMPTOMS....same as yesterday.....so what is the intent go get tested again. Really?

How much simpler can it get?

NO SYMPTOMS = NO GO!!

[Dorothy51]

They are providing testing using appropriate guidelines. The Villages is a part of a larger community of Sumter, Lake & Marion Counties. Should a villager be exempt from a hospital outside of Villages? Remember the golden rule of do unto others as you would have done to you.

[asianthree]

They have 1st year med students administering the swab test. Normally they would be in class but are now limited to web-based learning. This was according to the guy who administered our test.

Actually we know some of the students from UF, yep they are 3rd year. Helps when your grands are in med school

[vette]

Biker1 is correct. My wife and I also volunteered to be tested so that the FDA will get stats showing if the UF Tests are accurate. Hopefully thanks to the willingness of us "entitled ones" more test kits and tests will be available for the general public. Even those that have No Idea what they're talking about...

[biker1]

There are 3rd year students and 1st year students. How do I know this? The guy who administered the test was a 1st year student. He told me he was. The first guy we talked to (who pointed us the way) was a 3rd year student. Is there really a need to belabor this anymore?

Actually we know some of the students from UF, yep they are 3rd year. Helps when your grands are in med school

[biker1]

Are you paying attention? They are looking for asymptomatic patients to take the non-FDA test for a research study. This means people without symptoms. They are accumulating data. This was in the paper and is on the website. If you have no symptoms and can spare the time, sign up to take the non-FDA test. If you have symptoms, they are running a different test in a different section of the Polo Fields.

You know....there was an insert in the paper two days in a row that explained what is available, who should or should not apply, where to go even with a map.

NO SYMPTOMS = NO GO!!

There is something more lacking. Do folks understand if you try to get tested today with no symptoms all that tells you is what you have or not TODAY. As soon as you leave the test area you are back to zero. NO SYMPTOMS....same as yesterday.....so what is the intent go get tested again. Really?

How much simpler can it get?

NO SYMPTOMS = NO GO!!

[Polar Bear]

...How much simpler can it get?

NO SYMPTOMS = NO GO!!
Apparently it’s not quite simple enough.

What biker1 said.

[Scbang]

They are puzzled because TV has NO/very low infection of Covid-19. The test is being done to see if there are many infected people in TV but somehow they do not show symptom or cured without ever showing symptom. Also, if there are no infections showing in TV, they want to know what exempted TV from getting COVID-19 when TV gets a lot of visitors from all parts of the world.
If you can, please participate whether you have the symptom or not. If you had the virus but cured and built up immunity without showing any symptom, you might just be the answer for the pandemic they are looking for..

[Velvet]

My guess is that being older, and not having many proponents of the “Boomer Remover” mentality, many people in TV took the warnings about coronavirus seriously, right from the beginning. And now the consequences are showing.

[stan the man]

I am quite sure If there were village residents on the Titanic.
The cry would have been women,chrildren,and village residents first

[BostonRich]

If you had the virus but cured and built up immunity without showing any symptom, you might just be the answer for the pandemic they are looking for..

How would they know this? If you were infected and are now "cured" would you be free of the virus or would it still show up somehow?

I did the test today. I believe if you answered the questionnaire with symptoms of fever, chest congestion/shortness of breath and a bad cough you were in the "A" group.

I have had serious congestion/shortness of breath and a nasty cough since visiting Disney 14 days ago. Since I did not have a fever I was in group "B" which is the so-called "Clinical Arm" of the testing.

I should get results in 24-48 hours.

[davidkath]

If you do not have symptoms.....stay home and stay away from the testing site. There are people in TV who may need the limited number of tests more than you do.

How many showed up?

[Villageswimmer]

How would they know this? If you were infected and are now "cured" would you be free of the virus or would it still show up somehow?

I did the test today. I believe if you answered the questionnaire with symptoms of fever, chest congestion/shortness of breath and a bad cough you were in the "A" group.

I have had serious congestion/shortness of breath and a nasty cough since visiting Disney 14 days ago. Since I did not have a fever I was in group "B" which is the so-called "Clinical Arm" of the testing.

I should get results in 24-48 hours.


Thanks for your post. Please come back and let us know your results and how you are doing. God bless you.

[Scbang]

How would they know this? If you were infected and are now "cured" would you be free of the virus or would it still show up somehow?

I did the test today. I believe if you answered the questionnaire with symptoms of fever, chest congestion/shortness of breath and a bad cough you were in the "A" group.

I have had serious congestion/shortness of breath and a nasty cough since visiting Disney 14 days ago. Since I did not have a fever I was in group "B" which is the so-called "Clinical Arm" of the testing.

I should get results in 24-48 hours.

The test can detect the virus as well as the anti-body which proves you had the infection or at least were exposed to the virus at some point.

[EdFNJ]

There is a lot of bad information out there. The 50% false positive factoid is probably attributed to a Chinese test, not a WHO test. Who knows. Close, it was also attributed to the very first CDC testing. While it could identify COVID-19 it gave many false positives for other illnesses.

[Villageswimmer]

The test can detect the virus as well as the anti-body which proves you had the infection or at least were exposed to the virus at some point.

Thanks for your post. This is the first time I’ve heard it detects antibodies or possible exposure. We have reason to think we may have been exposed although we’re not now ill.

[champion6]

UF Health video describing activities at the Polo Fields
COVID-19 Testing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT7R1la5FG8)

[coffeebean]

Daily Sun said 300 entitled villagers showed up for unneeded tests. At 300 times 4 days that's 1200 test kits that could be used where they are really needed.
They should be ashamed but are probably not.

Were these 300 Villagers turned away? If they were asymptomatic, they should not have been tested. I don't understand why people do not listen to the criteria for being tested.

[biker1]

Sigh ... Read post #34.

Were these 300 Villagers turned away? If they were asymptomatic, they should not have been tested. I don't understand why people do not listen to the criteria for being tested.

[coffeebean]

Why are the quantity of tests so limited. I was under the impression there was sufficient tests available for everybody. How many people were tested the first and second day?

The tests for this virus are good for any given moment in time. If a person tests negative one day that does not mean they will not be positive the following day. I have been hearing this over and over by the experts on TV.

How can there possibly be enough tests to test all asymptomatic people on a daily basis? Think about it. We will never know how many carriers there are in this country that are asymptomatic at any given time.

This is truly a scary thought until we have a vaccine or treatment that works. Just my thoughts and concerns.

[coffeebean]

Yes, please for the sake of everyone. Please, please, please, stay away from testing sites if you are not symptomatic. Also, quit hoarding paper towels and toilet paper. You don’t need any more than you were consuming before because stores are open. If everyone would shop as they usually did, before this pandemic, all our lives could pretty much go back to normal with the exception of secluding yourselves from others. This will not last forever but as long as it does, be smart and do the right thing.

Hoarding is causing people to go to several stores several times of the day to try to "hit it right". This is actually exposing people more than they should be exposed. We are supposed to be practicing minimal exposure when it comes to grocery stores.

[coffeebean]

Thanks for your post. This is the first time I’ve heard it detects antibodies or possible exposure. We have reason to think we may have been exposed although we’re not now ill.

Heck.....I've been to Publix several times, Target a few times, Home Depot, Walmart Grocery, and Winn Dixie several times. I ASSUME I've been exposed. How can I not assume that?

I take precautions and wash my hands thoroughly when I get home and several times while I'm home. I NEVER touch anywhere on my face and I'm so attuned to that now, and I wipe down surfaces in my kitchen that my shopping bags touch with a solution that kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. I have yet to wipe down my entire grocery order. I just have to hope the employees of these stores are taking proper safe precautions with the handling of all the food supply and products the public is purchasing.

[Topspinmo]

if it's free forget it,

If it wasn’t free there wouldn’t be line

[coffeebean]

Sigh ... Read post #34.

biker.... Yes, I have read post #34. My response was to another post which was written before you explained about the study of asymptomatic people. I have been educated since reading further into this thread that you participated in a study of asymptomatic people. No need to sigh. Take a deep cleansing breath. Thank you for participating in the study.

[Mumbles]

Hoarding is causing people to go to several stores several times of the day to try to "hit it right". This is actually exposing people more than they should be exposed. We are supposed to be practicing minimal exposure when it comes to grocery stores.

I have quite had it with the TV Publixes. Today I went down 44 to a local Leesburg Publix which had EVERYTHING I needed (except tp, pt, meat, and canned vegetables). The place was NOT crowded--and this was at 3 PM! Many shoppers wore masks across their noses and mouths. The store is the one in the same plaza as Popeye's.

[Mumbles]

The tests for this virus are good for any given moment in time. If a person tests negative one day that does not mean they will not be positive the following day. I have been hearing this over and over by the experts on TV. .

Not quite the same thread, but.... a nurse told me that the pools in TV are not chlorinated. Rather they are salt water. However, even if they WERE chlorinated, I haven't heard a single "expert" say that all viruses would automatically be killed in a pool such as ours. Anyway, I have gone by about nine local pools, and N O B O D Y was in any of them. Thanks goodness for having heads on their shoulders.

[kaydee]

The pools are closed ...and it’s my understanding the pools are not salt pools

[mulligan]

Using state and federal funds, it must be open to everyone.

[skip0358]

OK IF you go online to register there are questions to answer. IF you meet the qualifications without lying for the test you get tested period. IF you don't meet the qualifications for the actual test you can opt to enter the study. Two different tests & not wasting supplies of test kits period. You'll get your results within 72 hours. Quick, easy & painless. You Don't have to go, you Don't have to be tested. If nothing else it's piece of mind. Yea I know if you test negative there's nothing saying you can't come down with it anyways just like the flu, pneumonia etc. Don't want to do it no problem don't !

[go4fpsb]

Not quite the same thread, but.... a nurse told me that the pools in TV are not chlorinated. Rather they are salt water. However, even if they WERE chlorinated, I haven't heard a single "expert" say that all viruses would automatically be killed in a pool such as ours. Anyway, I have gone by about nine local pools, and N O B O D Y was in any of them. Thanks goodness for having heads on their shoulders.

FYI. Commonly referred to as chlorine generators, salt water pool systems make an electrolysis process with a control box and a salt cell. As pool water passes through the salt cell its exposed to a low voltage of electric current sent from the control box, which turns dissolved salt into sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorous acid is the same sanitizing component produced when any type of chlorine is added to pool water

[coffeebean]

Not quite the same thread, but.... a nurse told me that the pools in TV are not chlorinated. Rather they are salt water. However, even if they WERE chlorinated, I haven't heard a single "expert" say that all viruses would automatically be killed in a pool such as ours. Anyway, I have gone by about nine local pools, and N O B O D Y was in any of them. Thanks goodness for having heads on their shoulders.

I thought all the pools in The Villages are closed.

About our salt water pools.....I googled information about how salt water pools are filtered. This is what I found and I've read this on several different websites........

What is a Saltwater Pool? Chemistry, Lifespan, Cost, & More (https://www.riverpoolsandspas.com/blog/saltwater-pools)

[coffeebean]

The pools are closed ...and it’s my understanding the pools are not salt pools
The pools are salt water filtered. I swim all the time in the sports pools and my bathing suits do not fade out like they do in a chlorinated pool. The chlorination in a salt water pool is not nearly as strong as a pool filtered with chlorine. Believe me.....my bathing suits are the proof. They look good as new and they have been worn over and over in our pools here.

[pauld315]

Not quite the same thread, but.... a nurse told me that the pools in TV are not chlorinated. Rather they are salt water. However, even if they WERE chlorinated, I haven't heard a single "expert" say that all viruses would automatically be killed in a pool such as ours. Anyway, I have gone by about nine local pools, and N O B O D Y was in any of them. Thanks goodness for having heads on their shoulders.

That is so false, they are not salt water Pools are all closed that is why nobody is in them

[graciegirl]

The test can detect the virus as well as the anti-body which proves you had the infection or at least were exposed to the virus at some point.

We had anti-body tests THEN. March 24th?