Got tested today

[dakids]

Started coughing last night.  Didn't feel bad, just bla.   Started to get a headache so I left work after 3 hours.  Went to bed right away and woke up with a fever.  Decided I should go and get tested.  When I got to the clinic there was a sign telling me to not enter.  Went to the test center at the 212 clinic in chaska.   They had a tent set up for in car testing.   I was told to self quarantine until I get test results back in 72 hours.

[mike89]

hope the best for ya!!!  take good care  of you and yours...........     hopefully a false alarm for you... 

[Rebel SS]

O man...Good luck.......I don't know what to say. I'd pray for ya if I was a believer, but I'll just hope with all my heart you are OK and come out fine. The very best to you, DK.

[LPS]

Good luck DK.  Hope it is just the flu.   

[dakids]

Thanks,  slept most of the day.

[delcecchi]

I was sick as a dog with something that fit the symptoms back in early January except I never had much fever, just a degree or two.   Was coughing my lungs out.    Didn't get tested...     Anyway it was bronchitis and Pneumonia.   I hope I never get that again.   Or anything like it.   I'm gonna do my best to social distance.   

Did have to go get groceries today and gotta pick up some prescriptions tomorrow or wednesday but mostly staying in.  No recreational trips to fleet farm or anything.

[Rebel SS]

I think you had it. "Just a degree or two" is still  a fever. 100.4* and up is considered significant in an adult.  You were the core producer. The flea on the rat's back.

[Dotch]

Good luck dk! 

[Jerkbiat]

Good luck DK. Hope it is just the flu bug. I had the crud 3 weeks ago and the symptoms fit to a tee that of covid 19. Didn't know that until after I was over it.

[roony]

Good Luck, take care.

[delcecchi]

I think you had it. "Just a degree or two" is still  a fever. 100.4* and up is considered significant in an adult.  You were the core producer. The flea on the rat's back.

Finally, I got first at something.     

[Rebel SS]

Maybe MAYO will pay ya big $$$ for yer blood so they can suck the antibodies out of it.

[deadeye]

Never though I say "hope it's just the flu".  Hang in there and keep us posted.

[Rebel SS]

Well, I know there's a LOT of crud/flu like stuff  that's going around down here....some of my buddies have it. I've had the sneezies and runny nose with a slight cough and headache for almost a month now. Thinking it's sinus.....that time of year for bugs to hit, when one day it's warm, then cold, yer in and out, I think that's a lot of it. Hope that's what you have, as bad as that may sound.

[glenn57]

hope all works out for ya Dakids……… not sure what to think of all this ??????? getting pretty bizarre!!!!

[Steve-o]

I am glad to see testing is starting to become available.

Knowledge is the best tool we have to combat this.

Praying for the best for you and all of us.

[mike89]

heard maybe a new case in Sauk Center maybe... 

[LPS]

We have heard there is a case in Kooch County too.

[delcecchi]

Well, I know there's a LOT of crud/flu like stuff  that's going around down here....some of my buddies have it. I've had the sneezies and runny nose with a slight cough and headache for almost a month now. Thinking it's sinus.....that time of year for bugs to hit, when one day it's warm, then cold, yer in and out, I think that's a lot of it. Hope that's what you have, as bad as that may sound.

I am practicing self isolation and social distancing .   Staying as far away from as many people as possible.   

[Bobberineyes]

Good luck Dk , you'll be back out    in know time 

[LPS]

I am actually glad to see they had even that program set up to test people without having them enter the clinic or hospital. 

[HD]

Pray'in for ya bud!

[mike89]

I am actually glad to see they had even that program set up to test people without having them enter the clinic or hospital.

sounds like they are shutting them down now..  not sure why....

[dakids]

I am actually glad to see they had even that program set up to test people without having them enter the clinic or hospital.

sounds like they are shutting them down now..  not sure why....

Are they running out of test kits?

[glenn57]

I am actually glad to see they had even that program set up to test people without having them enter the clinic or hospital.

sounds like they are shutting them down now..  not sure why....

Are they running out of test kits?

yes, according to the #4 news just now alit of people won't get tested. There reserving most tests for the health care industry people.

[Rebel SS]

 



Mayo expands testing regime; state lacks testing supplies

Even as Mayo Clinic prepared to expand its testing for COVID-19 by adding a second screening site, the Minnesota Department of Health said a national shortage of testing kits is forcing the state to tighten its criteria for those getting the test.

The new guidance to health care providers from MDH said highest priority should be given to hospitalized patients, health care workers and those living in "congregate living settings" such as long-term care.

The MDH message to Mayo and other health care providers said they should assess whether they can send specimens to a commercial laboratory, and determine their own priorities for testing and assess whether these labs have restrictions.

On Tuesday, Mayo announced that it was setting up a second testing site for COVID-19 to serve ambulatory patients on the downtown campus. Temporary trailers were being put up in an empty parking lot at the corner of Third Avenue Southwest and Fourth Street Southwest.

This is in addition to the drive-thru testing location Mayo set up last week in northwest Rochester, outside Mayo Family Clinic Northwest, 4111 U.S. 52 N. Th site appears to have undergone an expansion, from one lane to two.

Mayo was unavailable to comment or provide additional details about the new, downtown site.

Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence last week calling for an immediate increase in the number of COVID-19 tests available to Minnesota health care providers.

MDH officials told hospitals and clinics to limit sending specimens to the MDH to those from infected COVID-19 patients.

"At this time, MDH can also test ill health care workers and ill persons living in congregate settings," the statement said.

For those unable to be tested, state officials recommended that health care providers tell patients with undiagnosed fever and/or acute respiratory symptoms that they should self-quarantine for seven days after the onset of their illness or for 72 hours after resolution of the fever and improvement of respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer.

Patients should seek care if their symptoms become severe. They should call ahead to the hospital or clinic when possible.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread primarily by respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

[Dotch]

Is also one established in the parking lot at the Albert's Leaf hospital. Surprised Mayo didn't shut it down and move it to Austin like they did almost everything else! 

[delcecchi]

Is also one established in the parking lot at the Albert's Leaf hospital. Surprised Mayo didn't shut it down and move it to Austin like they did almost everything else! 

Only if you farmers outstanding in your field don't get sick fast enough.

[roony]

 

[Rebel SS]

Holy crap...................