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Old 24-03-2020, 20:49   #1242
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Re: Coronavirus

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
Only as "unlikely" as getting it in the first place. There isn't a "time of the month" when it can only happen. The test isn't currently a quick one like a pregnancy test.
No it isn’t because you are putting a time on it, whereas the chances of getting coronavirus over an infinite period of time is infinitely higher. There’s value in it being right 99.999% of the time and the recipient of the test taking the appropriate action.

I suppose there’s no point screening for breast cancer or prostate cancer - after all the person getting the test could start to develop it the next week?

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Originally Posted by pip08456 View Post
No-one is self isolating unnecessarily.
Indeed but we can’t confirm whether those who are have coronavirus or a a mild cold. That could have consequences further down the line.
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