Dr. Lucky Tran :verified:
Imagine if instead of making COVID isolation guidelines as weak as the flu...
We approved combo rapid tests like this and made them free and available for everyone...
So that people could tell how long they need to isolate based on science and not feelings, whatever the pathogen.
LizLemon
@luckytran What's changed since 2022? Oh yeah wastewater is higher in February than any past February . . . and 17 times higher than June 2021.
LizLemon
@luckytran Apparently the 2022 version of Jha agrees with testing to exit isolation. But CDC went with Trump's policy of "if we stop testing, we'd have fewer cases."
LizLemon
CDC guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/updated-respiratory-virus-guidance.html
California is explicit in its guidance and CDC appears to have the same goal:
"For asymptomatic confirmed cases, there is no infectious period for the purpose of isolation or exclusion. If symptoms develop, the criteria above will apply." https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Beyond-Blueprint.aspx
LizLemon
@luckytran It's so incredible that the Delta Airlines 5-day isolation proposal actually included a negative test to exit isolation. But the CDC dropped that part most likely because there was a shortage of rapid tests around that time. They easily could add a negative test to exit isolation now. I still can't get over the fact that if you are asymptomatic you do not have to do *anything.*. No one-day isolation. No masking for 5 days. I've read and re-read the guidelines and there's zip.
SabiLewSounds
Dude the meta demon actually put you on my radar today and now I find you with the cool kids of the #fediverse
💚 Love the idea of this test
xek
@luckytran I really want this, but I'm not sure if I want it for the utility or because it has the same awkwardly impressive vibe as a six-neck guitar.
clacke
YetAnotherGeekGuy :verified:
@luckytran
So let me get this straight …
5, Five, count ‘em, FIVE
Q-Tips up my nose ?!?
Can’t we do this with ONE sample?
underpantsgnome
@luckytran This would be nice to see, but even if the tests were free and widely available, we won't see widespread adoption until this country has rights for workers. If testing positive meant missing 5 days of work, millions of Americans would plead ignorance and work sick.
Viss
@luckytran i was in oslo recently, and they have the 3way version of this test, so i took a dozen home
Glenn
@luckytran This is great if you dine at an establishment that gives waitstaff paid time off (with tips) to protect your life.
clacke
@LuckyTurtle A place where workers require tips to survive because they're not getting a proper salary isn't likely to offer proper sick leave either.
Nobody باچیز नास्ति (he/him)
In view of government failure, current status, can this be procured independently by individuals?
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