He Tested Negative For COVID. Two Days Later This Doc Was On A Ventilator. | Talking Points Memo

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Two doctors, one in his forties and the other with decades of experience fighting pandemics, cut down by the novel coronavirus.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1297498
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Okay…I meant to sign off…but can’t help checking back in…only to find this VERY sobering report.

I feel like we are living out a dooms day movie plot.

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This points out another, less covered issue: The current Test for COVID-19 is not reliable the way it is currently being used.

I have read some places it is as much as 50% false negatives if not administered (and evaluated) properly, and with the lack of instructions and overwhelmed health providers issue, this is a big, BIG problem.

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But, but, but, it’s a Democrat hoax…

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We shouldn’t be surprised. These doctors are at the pointy end of the spear.

I am somewhat sobered by the negative test. Clearly the current tests are not all that reliable.

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What about the WHO test? Is that more accurate?

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My daughter shares an apartment with a nurse, who has already designated “territories “ in the apartment where each can go / use. Smart move, but hope it’s enough.

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We are but I sent emails last night to people in Italy and I have heard back this morning. Everybody I know is OK. That’s huge for me.

ANd it’s huge psychologically. Andrà tutto bene. Everything will be ok.

We just have to follow protocol and stay inside. That’s what my Italian friends told me - Stay in.

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I have a regular check up tele appointment with my doctor today. She is amazing and Ive been her patient for years. I can’t wait to hear her voice.

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That negative test is very disturbing and means here maybe more folks out there with the virus.

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So the one who was giving media interviews – I hope those were by phone.

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False negatives on the COVID-19 tests?

[was Trump’s one of those??? just asking ]

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I’m so glad for you!! Sincerely…that’s wonderful news!

I know we will get through this. Hell…we’ve almost made it through a full term of donnie. We’re hellsa resilient!

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Remember it is a media hoax. The media can’t catch it. :wink:

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We are. This is the worst sci-fi disaster movie ever and it’s a long way from over but we will make it.

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EXACTLY…and he’s a doctor who is highly trained in this shit.

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I thought the same thing. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking.

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Dumb Fuck Donnie does not understand why “We The People” are worried.
He is doing fine so what else do we need to know?

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Trump is positively negative.

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Yup, it is crucial for us to stay in as much as we can.

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