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3. CNN reported last week that the testing machine used by the WH is not...

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Mon Oct 5, 2020, 12:24 PM

Oct 2020

the latest technology as it gives 30-50% false negatives (The unit, called ID Now is produced by Abbott Laboratories).

Typical, right, for this inept admin when all they have to do is order the latest and best? Shows IMO they view the virus and testing as a nuisance not to be taken seriously, only affects the little people—just seven million of them.

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Probably both. Those quick tests are not very accurate. High rate of false negatives. tblue37 Oct 2020 #1

Also, tested less often than they like to make you believe. Daily deep nasal swabs? Very unlikely.nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #2

CNN reported last week that the testing machine used by the WH is not... brush Oct 2020 #3

I think a lot of them PatSeg Oct 2020 #4