Looks like some of the online testing services offer bulk test purchases for just this purpose!
> On Nov 26, 2020, at 9:53 PM, Matt Hoppes <mattli...@rivervalleyinternet.net> > wrote: > > > Is pixel an anti body test? > >>> On Nov 26, 2020, at 7:13 PM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com> wrote: >>> >> >> Seems like testing is tricky. How long will it take to get results? And if >> you’ve been exposed, where are you in the progression as far as symptoms, >> contagiousness, and viral load being detectable by the particular test. I >> think the home tests are antibody tests which will be a lot less sensitive >> than a PCR test which first amplifies the DNA but takes longer to get >> results. So if you think you’ve been exposed, the safe thing is to isolate >> while waiting for your test results, and probably get another test in a few >> days. >> >> Supposedly you can get results faster by going to a private lab and paying >> $100 or $200. Football teams get same day results I think. >> >> If the objective is to avoid liability, who knows? The companies that take >> everybody’s temperature at the beginning of the day, seems like that’s not >> worth much. Would getting tested once a week be considered enough? Could a >> lawyer even answer that? My IANAL gut feeling is keep your distance, use >> hand sanitizer, wear a mask if you need to work inside in the same room with >> the customer. I see some commercials where companies say they sanitize >> their tools between jobs. Some of this is probably performance art to avoid >> liability or make the customer feel comfortable. But some customers will be >> offended if you mask up, depending greatly on how rural the area and the >> political affiliation of the customer. >> >> The more I think about it, we’re screwed no matter what. But supposedly the >> real reason Mitch is balking at another relief bill is to get immunity for >> businesses included. Hopefully not just for big corporations. In any case, >> I don’t see how the lawyers could sue every business in America. Well, I >> may be underestimating lawyers. >> >> >> From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Steve Jones >> Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2020 5:36 PM >> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <af@af.afmug.com> >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Routine COVID testing for techs >> >> I dont know, CVS has drive through testing but they have rules, I'd bet if >> you did a contract you'd be looking at 100 to 200 per test. They have the >> home tests now, might be worth looking into, talk to your liability insurer, >> not your health insurer, they may swing you a deal. >> It's a really good question though, especially with the looming vaccines, >> there will be litigation soon. Plus one facebook review stating "X ISP >> killed grampa" could decimate a company in a small area >> >> On Thu, Nov 26, 2020, 5:29 PM Matt Hoppes >> <mattli...@rivervalleyinternet.net> wrote: >> Will the places like Med Express do weekly tests? Or do you have to prove >> you had exposure? >> >> >> On Nov 26, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Steve Jones <thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> They're free all over, just locate one of the testing sites and send them >> weekly. They're unreliable, but better than nothing. Can also send them to >> donate blood at red cross, they test every donation for antibodies. Probably >> dont want to send them all the way to Bloomington, but Joliet has a rapid >> test site >> >> On Thu, Nov 26, 2020, 5:20 PM Matt Hoppes >> <mattli...@rivervalleyinternet.net> wrote: >> Being that techs are in and out of many many houses every week does anyone >> have any resources for getting repeat tests for them, similar to what >> nursing homes are doing where they test the staff every week? >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
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