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bottomofthehill

(8,318 posts)
18. Actually in my post I state the first step was testing
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 11:20 PM
Jan 2021

After people tested negative they were admitted and required to be masked, social distancing at an outdoor event was put in place and disinfecting was performed between speakers. All of the steps taken in totality created a safe environment for the Inauguration of President Biden

In the Trump Whitehouse, people would use the Abbott rapid test, which is not as reliable as PCR, one once they cleared they would not social distance, not mask and I never saw disenfecting going on. See the difference of the two tests below

Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). This test detects protein fragments specific to the Coronavirus. It can be done in a clinic, doctor’s office, or hospital. Turnaround time for results is usually very quick and in some cases, results can be reported within 15 minutes.

PCR test. PCR testing is considered the “gold standard” in SARS-CoV-2 detection. This test actually detects RNA (or genetic material) that is specific to the virus and can detect the virus within days of infection, even those who have no symptoms. The test can be done in a clinic, hospital, or even in your car. Turnaround time is longer, generally in the 2-3 day range but results can be in as little as 24 hours. When demand is high, results can take a week or longer.

On GMA ABC this morning dweller Jan 2021 #1
Testing makes absolutely no difference. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #12
There were superspreading events in all the bars where Magats were drowning their tears. Arne Jan 2021 #2
A quick google got me to a dailycaller.com moonscape Jan 2021 #3
It's a typical deflection Midnightwalk Jan 2021 #4
It's alright, he just needs some new tin foil for his hat. marble falls Jan 2021 #5
Not hardly bottomofthehill Jan 2021 #6
Wow great information thank you. ALBliberal Jan 2021 #10
Please do not tout PCR tests as if they are significant for preventing transmission. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #13
Yes but, when bringing people together it is much safer to have them tested than not bottomofthehill Jan 2021 #16
Testing is very effective as part of a contact tracing, to inform recent contacts to isolate Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #17
Actually in my post I state the first step was testing bottomofthehill Jan 2021 #18
The OP was expressly talking about failure to follow safety protocols. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #23
Thank you. cwydro Jan 2021 #19
As far as I can tell, 15 minutes is pretty much an arbitrary figure. LisaL Jan 2021 #22
I reviewed and posted the Garth Brooks clip ALBliberal Jan 2021 #7
Not hardly bottomofthehill Jan 2021 #8
Everyone there was tested and clean. Mr. Sparkle Jan 2021 #9
That was Trump's policy. Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #11
The idea that if everyone is tested then it's okey doesn't hold water. LisaL Jan 2021 #20
You want to see an event with no or few masks google photos of Trumps sendoff at Andrews. mackdaddy Jan 2021 #14
I like Garth. Not so music, but he's a good guy. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #15
It's only a super spreader event if multiple people start turning covid positive. LisaL Jan 2021 #21
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