[ureout]

The gov't site is up and running early... I just ordered the 4 free tests and it took about 45 seconds below is site

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ureout

The gov't site is up and running early... I just ordered the 4 free tests and it took about 45 seconds below is site

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

So now, the obvious question----Did you NEED them, or did you order them because they are "free"?

[ureout]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

So now, the obvious question----Did you NEED them, or did you order them because they are "free"?

golfing eagles..
not that you deserve a reply but.. I ordered them because you cannot find them at any drug store in case they are needed ..if you were to watch the news that is exactly what they say to do....

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ureout

golfing eagles..
not that you deserve a reply but.. I ordered them because you cannot find them at any drug store in case they are needed ..if you were to watch the news that is exactly what they say to do....

Actually, I think I deserve a reply since I am paying for them. Nevertheless, thank you, I'm just trying to ascertain the reasoning behind ordering these tests.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

So now, the obvious question----Did you NEED them, or did you order them because they are "free"?

SInce they are not shipping until "late January" it appears most are getting them to be prepared. I did. No point in waiting until you might have COVID to request a test that takes a couple of weeks to ship.

[Stu from NYC]

We ordered them since folks we have come in contact with have become positive.

We need to know if we have it and need to quarantine to avoid infecting others.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by ureout

golfing eagles..
not that you deserve a reply but.. I ordered them because you cannot find them at any drug store in case they are needed ..if you were to watch the news that is exactly what they say to do....

Wow that is a bit harsh.

[La lamy]

I've read the at home tests are not as sensitive as the PCR tests. If you know you've been exposed to Covid or feel sick, and the test comes back negative, I would isolate for at least 5 days, best you can. And no, I'm not a medical professional, so make up your own mind with your best recommendations and/or common sense.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I've read the at home tests are not as sensitive as the PCR tests. If you know you've been exposed to Covid or feel sick, and the test comes back negative, I would isolate for at least 5 days, best you can. And no, I'm not a medical professional, so make up your own mind with your best recommendations and/or common sense.

Not trying to be argumentative but just don't understand ...

If your plan is to isolate for five days after a negative test then why take the test at all?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

So now, the obvious question----Did you NEED them, or did you order them because they are "free"?

I imagine the four I am getting will expire on my shelf. But, I now know that I have them if I ever do need them.

I'm sure I am paying for several of these through my taxes so at least one ought to come to my house.

[Willis56]

And if you do test positive and are really sick what then? Mononclonal antiboby treatment is scarce and it would be like winning the lottery if lucky enough to receive them.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

So now, the obvious question----Did you NEED them, or did you order them because they are "free"?

Because they are free! Well... prepaid by people paying taxes....

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Because they are free! Well... prepaid by people paying taxes....

You mean the 47%???

[rustyp]

Willing to trade 4 covid test kits for dozen pro V1 golf balls.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Willing to trade 4 covid test kits for dozen pro V1 golf balls.

And so it begins.........