I just called my local health department, per hospital's instructions

[Shell_Seas]

The woman told me, it's only possible to catch CV if you've been in contact with someone else who has tested positive. I asked what about all of the people who might have it and haven't had access to tests. She didn't respond, instead changed the subject and told me to go to the ER. I live in Tarrant County, TX.

[enough]

1. Incredible to get such false "information" from a health department. NT

[LisaL]

2. Oh wow.

We are screwed.
We know community transmission is occurring, yet health department is still telling people it's only possible to contract it if you have been in contact with someone who tested positive?

[Hortensis]

6. Well, there's our simple answer: Cancel all tests!

Then it won't matter if the untested just show up unannounced at the ER.

[herding cats]

3. You're not the only one there whose been denied testing.

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It's becoming an all too common theme.

[Niagara]

4. Do you think that you have CV?

I would call the E.R. first before driving there.

[PA Democrat]

5. She should not be telling people to go to the ER!

[Niagara]

7. Exactly right.

[Maru Kitteh]

8. In my valley, the regional hospital ER is the only place testing can occur.

WHICH IS UNBELIEVABLY STUPID - but that's where we are.

[BusyBeingBest]

9. She's wrong, you can pick up a lot of viruses if they stay

viable outside the body in various environments--all it takes is getting it on your hand and rubbing your eyes or nose. This is at least the second time I've seen a health professional say this false crap. They should be fired. Scary incompetence.

[Maraya1969]

10. Well, We're all gonna die. eom