[DONS999]

Hey when I was in an iron lung in the early '50s with polio and our house was being quarantined

that was epidemic

When we get past the 17,000 death toll of the swine flu back in 2010 then maybe
" pandemic" and other terms can start to be used

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by Dorothy51

The person who has tested positive will be questioned by The Public Health Department and they will reach out to contact anyone who has been in contact with this person. This information is private and has no business being published in TOTV. If the person wishes to reveal themselves it is their business. If a recreation center, club or particular area has been involved that will be revealed by Health Department. Let’s not try and take over the job of the Health Department by spreading rumors or panicking. We should all just take advice for seniors given by CDC .

I agree it's private however this is not a "personal health issue", this is a health issue that could involve a lot of people, If the person was at a Publix, Bealls, whatever restaurant, I think it is our business to know if we could've come in contact with him. If this person has only been in certain parts of the Villages then it's "none of my business" but a concern for the person or persons having it or getting the virus.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

I agree it's private however this is not a "personal health issue", this is a health issue that could involve a lot of people, If the person was at a Publix, Bealls, whatever restaurant, I think it is our business to know if we could've come in contact with him. If this person has only been in certain parts of the Villages then it's "none of my business" but a concern for the person or persons having it or getting the virus.

If you were given the name, would you know if they passed you in the store?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

My golfing buddy called me today and said he had flu like symtoms with a 100.3 temperature. Called his Dr who gave him health dept to call who said he is not in group that needs to be tested. What happened to anyone who wants it can be tested??
This is not political this is a serious health problem.

Ummmm---that was NEVER the case?????

[BonitaB443162]

Originally Posted by DONS999

Hey when I was in an iron lung in the early '50s with polio and our house was being quarantined

that was epidemic

When we get past the 17,000 death toll of the swine flu back in 2010 then maybe
" pandemic" and other terms can start to be used

Sadly, you're talking to people who listen only to themselves and Dr. Google when claiming that vaccines (like polio vaccine) are more harm than good and therefore they do not get them....to the detriment of other innocent souls like school children.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

I agree it's private however this is not a "personal health issue", this is a health issue that could involve a lot of people, If the person was at a Publix, Bealls, whatever restaurant, I think it is our business to know if we could've come in contact with him. If this person has only been in certain parts of the Villages then it's "none of my business" but a concern for the person or persons having it or getting the virus.

Doesn't matter, HIPPA is the current law

[BonitaB443162]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

My golfing buddy called me today and said he had flu like symtoms with a 100.3 temperature. Called his Dr who gave him health dept to call who said he is not in group that needs to be tested. What happened to anyone who wants it can be tested??
This is not political this is a serious health problem.

1. Nobody ever said "anyone who wants it can be tested".

2. Try Canada:

Carly Weeks, Health Reporter
Published March 12, 2020
Updated March 13, 2020
(REUTERS) Despite assurances from public health officials that coronavirus tests are widely available, some front-line physicians say they’re having trouble getting patients tested, creating potentially dangerous gaps that could leave Canada vulnerable to outbreaks.

www. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doctors-say-coronavirus-test-criteria-is-inconsistent-could-lead-to/

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by BonitaB443162

1. Nobody ever said "anyone who wants it can be tested".

2. Try Canada:

Carly Weeks, Health Reporter
Published March 12, 2020
Updated March 13, 2020
(REUTERS) Despite assurances from public health officials that coronavirus tests are widely available, some front-line physicians say they’re having trouble getting patients tested, creating potentially dangerous gaps that could leave Canada vulnerable to outbreaks.

www. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doctors-say-coronavirus-test-criteria-is-inconsistent-could-lead-to/

Hope you are kidding......first said on video on March 6...

““Anybody that wants a test [for the coronavirus] can get a test.”

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Doesn't matter, HIPPA is the current law

It's HIPAA. It stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Houselover

Forget the politics. The virus is here. Let's concentrate on getting information that helps us all to fight this epidemic ..

[BRK1939]

You have to be kidding that this person should be kept anonymous ! This isn't a fun game we are playing, testing positive will be the death sentence for many Villagers. We should have ALL been isolated days ago. One gets the feeling that only Marshall law will bring home how serious this virus is to too many people having little concern for themselves or others of their species.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Ummmm---that was NEVER the case?????

Originally Posted by Bucco

Hope you are kidding......first said on video on March 6...

““Anybody that wants a test [for the coronavirus] can get a test.”

In taking my own advice, I'm not going to point fingers as to why it was stated, but in the interest of the truth and accuracy...it WAS definitely said.

To verify and hear it, one only has to search using the phrase...“anyone who wants a test can get a test.”

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's HIPAA. It stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

I thought everyone knew that by now?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's HIPAA. It stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

LOL can’t even get you’re personal health information without paying for it, basic keeps you’re health records from you, but insurance companies have free access.

[dsnrbec]

I know for a fact that a person south of 466A off Hillsborough has tested positive and is currently hospitalized in The Villages