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Grammy23

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15. I think when the results of a Covid test are given,

Reply to njhoneybadger (Original post)

Sat Oct 3, 2020, 10:40 AM

Oct 2020

They should remind everyone of the incubation period (up to 14 days!) so if someone is within the incubation period, they can’t rest easy for several more days. AND it depends on the type of test given whether the results can be trusted. Some tests have a false negative rate of up to 40%. We need all the information before letting out a sigh of relief.

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If Pence had Covid would they lie about it? [View all] njhoneybadger Oct 2020 OP

I would think its a valid question as we know that truth is not part of this administration so we beachbumbob Oct 2020 #1

Unfortunately true soothsayer Oct 2020 #2

why all must be questioned beachbumbob Oct 2020 #5

Incubation period is up to 14 days. LisaL Oct 2020 #3

They would coverup as long as possible esp. if he has no symptoms wishstar Oct 2020 #4

He should be tested by a third party before the debate. LisaL Oct 2020 #6

They wouldn't have to admit it as long as he did not need hospitalization. Chainfire Oct 2020 #7

Melania was hospitalized, trump's prior hospital 'visits', - all covered up empedocles Oct 2020 #12

Doubtful they could hide it. I also think Barr is susceptible to catching it still_one Oct 2020 #8

Yes at least for as long as they can hide it. Statistical Oct 2020 #9

Seen on Jeannie's Facebook: panader0 Oct 2020 #10

Only time will tell if Pence is infected..... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2020 #11

Where is Pence sitting? Is he in the front row with his head turned away? Jim__ Oct 2020 #13

I think Pence was out of town for that event...nt Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #16

No. According to the White House briefing and Trumps speech, Pence and his Mom were at Barrett's Autumn Oct 2020 #29

Affirmative njhoneybadger Oct 2020 #22

Aah. Thanks. Jim__ Oct 2020 #23

Front row, Pence and his Mom are sitting front row across the walkway from the First Nude Autumn Oct 2020 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Oct 2020 #28

They lie about everything else...why not? Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #14

I think when the results of a Covid test are given, Grammy23 Oct 2020 #15

Of course they would. tblue37 Oct 2020 #17

if he was asympyomatic they would try. drray23 Oct 2020 #18

They would still be lying about Trump if he were asymptomatic...nt Ohiya Oct 2020 #19

Until he was coughing and gasping for his life they would. NightWatcher Oct 2020 #20

Slightly OT, but would we know if Pence is now acting President? Lars39 Oct 2020 #21

Ask Rick Scott. n/t Mr. Ected Oct 2020 #24

That would leak. JohnnyRingo Oct 2020 #25

Yes. In a heartbeat. Autumn Oct 2020 #26

Yes, unless he gets too sick to hide it gollygee Oct 2020 #27