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Tech

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Wed May 13, 2020, 04:06 PM May 2020

Got tested today. [View all]

The county I live in has opened testing to anyone who lives in the county for free. It was quick and painless. We drove up, they checked our IDs and asked a few questions, took the swabs which did not hurt but did make us sneeze, and we drove off.

Our 28th anniversary is next week, and this was truly the oddest date we have ever been on. Did feel like we were in a sci to movie with everyone wearing white coveralls and full face masks, and people walking around in fatigues. These were real military, with no guns.

My husband goes back to work next week, he was sent home at full pay because he was over 60, as was everyone else over 60 in his company. He was able to do some work from home, but wants to make sure he has a clean bill of health before he goes back in. Neither of us have any signs of covid, other than the ones that mimic old age like body aches.

It was very well done. I hope everyone has a chance to get checked. They did tell us it will take 5 to 7 days to get the results. I do not know who is processing the tests.

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Got tested today. [View all] Tech May 2020 OP
Good luck friends TEB May 2020 #1
We still had fun, being sci fi fans. Sent a surreal pic to our daughter. Odd times. Tech May 2020 #3
Nothing like a hot date with a nose swab. LOL StarryNite May 2020 #2
Thanks, we thought so. Plus I admit to being curious. They asked about our smoking history. Tech May 2020 #5
I am waiting for the results of my antibody test. roamer65 May 2020 #4
Same to you, I would like to have that as well if all is clear. I hope that is also offered Tech May 2020 #6
I got it because I had something very similar to CV in early January. roamer65 May 2020 #8
Did anyone you know get this at about the same time where you live? BigmanPigman May 2020 #18
Yes. roamer65 May 2020 #24
I think you may be the DUer BigmanPigman May 2020 #25
Was very similar symptoms if it wasn't CV. roamer65 May 2020 #26
If you have antibodies it would be nice if they BigmanPigman May 2020 #28
No one really knows at this point. roamer65 May 2020 #30
Got the blood done yesterday and results this morning. Negative PaulRevere08 May 2020 #21
Same here. roamer65 May 2020 #43
Our whole front desk went down Jan 6. Oregon so not far from Wa, first case. I am thinking LizBeth May 2020 #29
Please post a thread when you get the antibody results intrepidity May 2020 #32
I will consider it. roamer65 May 2020 #33
I don't understand the point of random testing with a 5 to 7 day wait. LAS14 May 2020 #7
We will have the results before my husband has to go back, and hopefully it will help the Tech May 2020 #9
Beautiful sentiment and perspective salin May 2020 #22
I agree, my husband went through prostate cancer treatment a few years ago, so far so good. Tech May 2020 #27
Likewise, Tech. salin May 2020 #37
What state do you live in? BComplex May 2020 #10
Wisconsin. It was like that last week, they have slowly opened up the testing. 2 days ago we could b Tech May 2020 #12
That's great. And....HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! BComplex May 2020 #14
Cool. I was tested Saturday. Nasal swab was not nearly as bad as anticipated. Alex4Martinez May 2020 #11
Thanks. He is a very patient man. Tech May 2020 #13
Congratulations on reaching 28. Sounds like you have much to celebrate. Ford_Prefect May 2020 #15
We do. Tech May 2020 #17
Well Done, Tech! Thank you for telling us! You must live Cha May 2020 #16
I was surprised it was offered, but Evers is doing a good job. Like many tourist areas, lots Tech May 2020 #19
Aha.. TY for the additional Cha May 2020 #20
Happy anniversary! Hope your husband's work is safe for everyone...your mention of meat plants Karadeniz May 2020 #23
Thanks. The all knowing Republican based WI Supreme Court just said we can open the state. Tech May 2020 #34
I've wanted to. Is it paranoid of me to think they'll log my DNA? Roland99 May 2020 #31
We have been kind of joking about what they inserted with the swabs. Too much sci fi Tech May 2020 #36
I got tested today too. Had a low-grade fever yesterday, serious malaise/body aches. Feel Maru Kitteh May 2020 #35
Lucky you! DFW May 2020 #38
As with many is WI, My husband and I each have German ancestry, as proven from spitting Tech May 2020 #39
Dsseldorf has said it has "upped" testing to 800 people a day DFW May 2020 #40
I watch the numbers on world o meter. Testing in Wisconsin is around 23,000/million population. USA Tech May 2020 #41
Cool - good thing to see people able to get a test if they want to! jmg257 May 2020 #42
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