"I mask even if RAT (rapid tests) test is negative because these tests typically aren’t sensitive enough to pick up asymptomatic or presymptomatic cases, which account for the majority of covid infections." peoplescdc.org/2023/06/14/t... 11/15 #longcovid #covidisntover #covidisairborne #maskup - ThreadSky

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longhaulerspodcast.bsky.social • 69 days ago

"I mask even if RAT (rapid tests) test is negative because these tests typically aren’t sensitive enough to pick up asymptomatic or presymptomatic cases, which account for the majority of covid infections."

https://peoplescdc.org/2023/06/14/testing/

11/15
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longhaulerspodcast.bsky.social•69 days ago

"The tests we can buy from the pharmacy have not been updated for the latest covid strains, & research shows that they are missing a lot of infections. PCR tests like Metrix, Pluslife, or Lucira are much more accurate though unfortunately much more expensive."

https://peoplescdc.org/2023/06/14/testing/

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longhaulerspodcast.bsky.social•69 days ago

"If no other option exists, we can use a rapid test (RAT). It's more accurate by first swabbing the back of your throat, your cheeks, and your nose."

https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2022-02/COVID-19RapidAntigenTests-HowtoCollectaSample.pdf

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longhaulerspodcast.bsky.social•69 days ago

"If has been sick, I will avoid seeing them until they feel better *and* have 2 negative tests 48 hours apart."

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longhaulerspodcast.bsky.social•69 days ago

"Incubation times can vary a lot, from 24 hours to 14 days, which is why I must be very careful around people that aren’t aware of their exposures to covid or don’t mask."

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