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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,870
    Both nostrils.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    It’s been different every time I’ve gotten a test. I’ve had the deep nasopharyngeal swab (yuck) and the more shallow nasal swabs, one side or both sides. I’m not sure it matters much. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Pfizer BionTech report that they have data that the vaccine is effective and well tolerated in 12 to 15 year olds from a study of 2,200. 

    The primary endpoint was measurement of antibodies but as a secondary endpoint there were no symptomatic cases in the vaccinated group compared to 18 in the placebo group.  

    https://apple.news/AYEbQK6mvRq-
    kUfGCKfeQGw


    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    we have 3 testing sites for a population of 750 thousand...

    And the 3rd wave is well underway in Ontario...

    and we are a mix of rural/urban and only 1 testing site in the rural area serving 350 thousands residents...

    our cases are falsely low.  It appears our public health board is using Trumps strategy...test less, less cases...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,340
    edited March 2021
    Black helicopter question.

    Does anyone know if DNA info is being used when getting a test?

    EDITNVMD, Quick search comes up with a No answer.
    Post edited by tempo_n_groove on
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Sounds complicated. Perhaps you should film an instructional video. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I've had three covid tests and each time they swabbed both nostrils.  Feel better but stop with the Jamily nonsense.  ;)
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,450
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    oftenreading said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Sounds complicated. Perhaps you should film an instructional video. 
    second this suggestion.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    This is known as the ATM method.  Highly effective. 
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    edited March 2021
    mcgruff10 said:
    oftenreading said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Sounds complicated. Perhaps you should film an instructional video. 
    second this suggestion.
    I would, but I’m still trying to get the taste out of my mouth from round 1...
    Tests came back negative, but the sinus infection and a bad case of E. Coli are kicking my ass.  
    Post edited by PJPOWER on
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    :) Truthfully, I never actually self administered the test and only went to my doctor when I thought I actually needed tested.  You can also request an antibody test from the doctor to see if you were ever exposed.
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    :) Truthfully, I never actually self administered the test and only went to my doctor when I thought I actually needed tested.  You can also request an antibody test from the doctor to see if you were ever exposed.
    My doc said that the antibody tests are bogus.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    edited March 2021
    dankind said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    :) Truthfully, I never actually self administered the test and only went to my doctor when I thought I actually needed tested.  You can also request an antibody test from the doctor to see if you were ever exposed.
    My doc said that the antibody tests are bogus.
    Really?  That’s interesting...did they say why they felt that way?  They test for them when I give blood to see if I can donate convalescent plasma.
    Post edited by PJPOWER on
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    edited March 2021
    In Washington state, epidemiologists have found 102 cases of "breakthrough" covid infection in fully vaccinated people, out of approximately 1.2 million who are fully vaccinated, suggesting an infection rate of about 0.01%. The majority of the cases were mild or asymptomatic but 8 required hospitalization and 2 died. 

    Over 100 fully vaccinated people contract COVID-19 in Washington state, officials say

    Officials said the so-called breakthrough cases are expected with any vaccine.

    Over 100 people in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated against the disease, officials said.

    The Washington State Department of Health is investigating reports of the so-called breakthrough cases, which it said are expected with any vaccine.

    Out of the 1.2 million people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington, epidemiologists have reported evidence of 102 breakthrough cases in 18 counties since Feb. 1, representing less than 0.01% of all fully vaccinated individuals in the northwestern U.S. state. Most cases were patients who experienced only mild symptoms, if any, according to a press release from the Washington State Department of Health.

    However, at least eight people with breakthrough cases have been hospitalized. The Washington State Department of Health is also investigating two potential breakthrough cases where the individuals died. Both patients were over 80 years old and suffered from underlying health issues.

    The Washington State Department of Health said further investigation will help identify patterns among the breakthrough cases, such as if a variant of the novel coronavirus may have caused the infection.

    A breakthrough case is confirmed with a positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test or a positive antigen test in an individual more than two weeks after they have received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

    "Finding evidence of vaccine breakthrough cases reminds us that, even if you have been vaccinated, you still need to wear a mask, practice socially distancing, and wash your hands to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others who have not been vaccinated," Dr. Umair Shah, Washington state's secretary of health, said in a statement Tuesday.

    Large-scale clinical studies found that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of contracting the disease in vaccinated individuals by up to 95%, compared with those who were not vaccinated. However, the vaccines are not 100% effective in preventing infection and thus a small percentage of breakthrough cases can be anticipated, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

    "It is important to remember that every vaccine on the market right now prevents severe disease and death in most cases," Shah said. "People should still get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible, and encourage friends, loved ones, and co-workers to do the same."

    More than 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States and over 550,000 of them have died, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

    Washington state has registered at least 363,235 confirmed cases and 5,237 deaths. So far, more than 16% of the Evergreen State's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.

    Post edited by oftenreading on
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,876
    Great info


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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    PJPOWER said:
    dankind said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    :) Truthfully, I never actually self administered the test and only went to my doctor when I thought I actually needed tested.  You can also request an antibody test from the doctor to see if you were ever exposed.
    My doc said that the antibody tests are bogus.
    Really?  That’s interesting...did they say why they felt that way?  They test for them when I give blood to see if I can donate convalescent plasma.
    He gave three reasons. I cannot remember them all. One was because of false positives -- if you had a common cold (or another related coronavirus), that could (and often does) come back as positive for Covid-19 antibodies.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    edited March 2021
    dankind said:
    PJPOWER said:
    dankind said:
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    just do as China and give yourself the anal swab...lmfao.
    PJPOWER said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Did a second self-test just now, because I had in my stressful easter-fever booked one to be delived to my door but then I couldn't cancel it when I instead could pick one up at my local clinic...

    ... weird that the instructions were a bit different for the two tests. One you were to swab far inside one of your nostrils (scary), the other you had to swab both of them.

    DID YOU SWAB ONE OR TWO NOSTRILS JAMILY?
    I think you are supposed to swab your butt, then nostrils, then your mouth.  That’s the only 100% effective method of testing.
    Start a comedy duo.
    :) Truthfully, I never actually self administered the test and only went to my doctor when I thought I actually needed tested.  You can also request an antibody test from the doctor to see if you were ever exposed.
    My doc said that the antibody tests are bogus.
    Really?  That’s interesting...did they say why they felt that way?  They test for them when I give blood to see if I can donate convalescent plasma.
    He gave three reasons. I cannot remember them all. One was because of false positives -- if you had a common cold (or another related coronavirus), that could (and often does) come back as positive for Covid-19 antibodies.
    Makes sense on the false positives.  All of mine have come back negative so far.  I was kind of curious how it would register after being vaccinated.
    Post edited by PJPOWER on
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