Walgreens Covid testing line of cars

[WhiteToast]

At 9am this morning Lake Deaton Walgreens Covid testing space had a lineup of cars that extended beyond Walgreens parking, with 40+ cars lining the plaza entrance drive and overflowing to wait onto Hwy 44.

I see posts here about just how many restaurant dining experiences some can pack into a pandemic.

Contact tracing anyone?

I suppose the next few weeks will reveal how all of our individual theories and actions are playing out when this hits home.

Wishing all my neighbors good health.

[WhiteToast]

A photo of the scene...

[shut the front door]

I don't understand why there is such a line when an appointment is required. Are people just showing up with no appointment?

[Gonavy]

donate blood at Oneblood and get the test for free....less waiting in line....and a free T shirt....while saving lives! Cant get better than that.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I was getting my ears cleaned out , I was due soon anyway for bloodwork and because I hadn’t eaten yet they drew blood and gave me both tests for COVID . You can just go and get a test at your doctor , why wait in long line most of us have insurance

[Northwoods]

I don't understand why there is such a line when an appointment is required. Are people just showing up with no appointment?

I've heard there are people who show up without an appointment.

[Skunky1]

Testing could spread the virus

[Leadbone1]

At 9am this morning Lake Deaton Walgreens Covid testing space had a lineup of cars that extended beyond Walgreens parking, with 40+ cars lining the plaza entrance drive and overflowing to wait onto Hwy 44.

I see posts here about just how many restaurant dining experiences some can pack into a pandemic.

Contact tracing anyone?

I suppose the next few weeks will reveal how all of our individual theories and actions are playing out when this hits home.

Wishing all my neighbors good health.

Don’t care about being tested for active COVID-19. You can’t hide from a virus, and the only thing that will tell you is that you don’t have it that day! Is there anyone doing the antibody testing? That’s the only test I care about.

[New Englander]

Testing could spread the virus

How?

[Trishakaye]

Don’t care about being tested for active COVID-19. You can’t hide from a virus, and the only thing that will tell you is that you don’t have it that day! Is there anyone doing the antibody testing? That’s the only test I care about.

My cousin contracted the virus, testing positive early April. Now recovered. Tested for antibodies 10 days ago and results were negative. Now what????????

[Gmaf6]

How can sitting in your own car, being handed a swab through a crack in your window spread the virus?

[JulieER]

Don’t care about being tested for active COVID-19. You can’t hide from a virus, and the only thing that will tell you is that you don’t have it that day! Is there anyone doing the antibody testing? That’s the only test I care about.
OR they can tell you that you are positive & you can do a 14-day isolation to the stop spread.

[JulieER]

If no antibodies formed, the cousin may have had a mild case. They have said all along that they don’t know everything, but that this could happen.

[davem4616]

we're going to know a lot more in a few weeks about how safe folks in TV have been playing it

watch if the numbers continue to go sky high we'll have another foolish run on toilet paper

[tophcfa]

My cousin contracted the virus, testing positive early April. Now recovered. Tested for antibodies 10 days ago and results were negative. Now what????????

Did you see the segment on 60 minutes on how flawed and inconsistent the antibody tests are?

[LuvtheVillages]

Don’t care about being tested for active COVID-19. You can’t hide from a virus, and the only thing that will tell you is that you don’t have it that day! Is there anyone doing the antibody testing? That’s the only test I care about.

If you donate blood, your blood will be tested for antibodies. They will tell you the result. It's free, just for a blood donation.

[kendi]

My cousin contracted the virus, testing positive early April. Now recovered. Tested for antibodies 10 days ago and results were negative. Now what????????

I wonder how reliable the antibody test is. Not very I heard.

[PugMom]

I don't understand why there is such a line when an appointment is required. Are people just showing up with no appointment?

i was told you can either go online, or just show up IF the lines reduce. they've been doing the testing for almost a week now, with almost no one in the lines. i wonder why the mad rush yesterday?

[WhiteToast]

Are those being tested having symptoms? That's what I'd like to know.

[aallbrand]

cases going up and economy will tank when stimulus money is gone.

You can thank all the folks who won't wear a mask .

[kstew43]

Exactly..... why would you get a test if your feeling fine. If you think you were infected by someone who has conclusively been tested and has symptoms... stay home for 2 weeks and see what happens.

[Gulfcoast]

How?

You are getting in line with a bunch of people who suspect that they might be infected and then getting a test performed by an individual who has tested all of those other suspected cases. If I wanted to avoid COVID-19, I absolutely would stay the heck away from that scene. And if I had symptoms I would be getting medical care from my doctor, not heading out to Walgreens.

[Gulfcoast]

i was told you can either go online, or just show up IF the lines reduce. they've been doing the testing for almost a week now, with almost no one in the lines. i wonder why the mad rush yesterday?

Gotta get them numbers up I guess.

[MrGolf]

Just returned from testing at Walgreens. I had no appointment. Line moved quickly and received a call back with results one hour after returning home. Felt very safe in my car. Test done in your car, not in the store. People were very friendly and competent. Hat’s off to Walgreens .

[WhiteToast]

Just returned from testing at Walgreens. I had no appointment. Line moved quickly and received a call back with results one hour after returning home. Felt very safe in my car. Test done in your car, not in the store. People were very friendly and competent. Hat’s off to Walgreens .

Right on!

Testing in TV is great, symptoms or no symptoms. Asymptomatic cases will be quickly alerted and then will hopefully self-quarantine (including golf and outdoor exercise) to err on the side of caution for your neighbors.

All things Covid will improve with/in some time if everyone just keeps doing their part to protect each other. I'll do my part for you.

[Waltdisney4life]

Why test if you feel fine? Fear fed by media!

[WhiteToast]

Why test if you feel fine? Fear fed by media!

Way to whip stuff up Disney... sigh

[WhiteToast]

I was curious to know if many Villagers were feeling symptoms, perhaps even in health distress, and I was unaware. I hope not.

Asymptomatic cases are good to know so they can isolate at home taking care of themselves and hopefully they remain healthy, and hopefully that keeps Covid out of Publix, the pool deck and the restaurant.

If we all pitch in in TV... I'd like my live music on the square back.

I'm all for testing. I do hope results numbers reflect when someone is tested twice as I have been.

The line and proximity of health team so close to Walgreens RX drive thru window has kept me away just in case.

[Altavia]

Most recent Sumter data

[WhiteToast]

Most recent Sumter data

What's shocking about those stats is... "9 available ICU beds" in Sumter County.

Those masks seem barely inconvenient compared to no available ICU bed when you need a Ventilator...

Be safe neighbor.

[wine5465]

I too was tested this morning very safe and people who are caretakers Need the testing, required by law. It was quick, found out quick AND they did a great job AND it is free. Otherwise $150.

[Altavia]

There was no wait @ 4pm today, I requested for info on the test and received the following.