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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
Since people are still dying in hospitals from this disease everyday, I think your assurance is a little counter to reality, especially for an overweight man in his 70s. Yes, he's still more likely than not going to have a mild case, and more likely than not going to survive if he has a bad case, but just being rich and powerful isn't a charm against bad outcomes.9 -
missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
We’ve all heard of false negatives and positives. We know that in the beginning the close contact in planes and cruise ships helped quickly spread the disease. I realize that Air Force One is a huge plane, but just think of all the people he’s been in close contact with this week, all over the country, including our other presidential candidate. Biden and his wife tested negative today, but who knows what tomorrow brings.
I’m not convinced of the timing of the acknowledgment that he and the First Lady tested positive. In the middle of the night? The President of the United States, when one of his closest aids had tested positive.
I would take that as either an extra test, outside of his/their normal daily testing, as a result of Hope Hicks's testing positive, or if his normal test is at the end of the day, this might have been a late return to the White House and only getting tested then -- I think he had traveled to a rally yesterday. Then once the test came back, probably 30 minutes or so of dithering and vetting a press statement to reveal the news. No need to try to attribute the timing to some vague, suspicious thing.3 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
Since people are still dying in hospitals from this disease everyday, I think your assurance is a little counter to reality, especially for an overweight man in his 70s. Yes, he's still more likely than not going to have a mild case, and more likely than not going to survive if he has a bad case, but just being rich and powerful isn't a charm against bad outcomes.
Sorry for quoting myself, but it's the most recent post on this sub-topic.
According to the president's physician, the diagnosis has been confirmed with a PCR test and he has been administered "a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin, and a daily aspirin."3 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
Since people are still dying in hospitals from this disease everyday, I think your assurance is a little counter to reality, especially for an overweight man in his 70s. Yes, he's still more likely than not going to have a mild case, and more likely than not going to survive if he has a bad case, but just being rich and powerful isn't a charm against bad outcomes.
Sorry for quoting myself, but it's the most recent post on this sub-topic.
According to the president's physician, the diagnosis has been confirmed with a PCR test and he has been administered "a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin, and a daily aspirin."
So famotidine, which is an antihistamine. Interesting. Not that familiar with the Regeneron antibody cocktail.1 -
Where did you find this info? I searched and didn’t find anything but a refusal to say whether he would get the antibody treatment.lynn_glenmont wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
Since people are still dying in hospitals from this disease everyday, I think your assurance is a little counter to reality, especially for an overweight man in his 70s. Yes, he's still more likely than not going to have a mild case, and more likely than not going to survive if he has a bad case, but just being rich and powerful isn't a charm against bad outcomes.
Sorry for quoting myself, but it's the most recent post on this sub-topic.
According to the president's physician, the diagnosis has been confirmed with a PCR test and he has been administered "a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin, and a daily aspirin."
Edit: nvm, found it.
Interesting because if you are not the president or in a drug trial you cannot get regeneron.
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Here's more information on that. I wasn't familiar at all with that antibody cocktail. Seems it's meant to lessen the rapid spread of the virus.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/regeneron-says-its-covid-antibody-treatment-reduces-viral-levels-improves-n12414141 -
Nice to see sanity prevailing here today, in contrast to my FB political group and a call-in show on NPR
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
We’ve all heard of false negatives and positives. We know that in the beginning the close contact in planes and cruise ships helped quickly spread the disease. I realize that Air Force One is a huge plane, but just think of all the people he’s been in close contact with this week, all over the country, including our other presidential candidate. Biden and his wife tested negative today, but who knows what tomorrow brings.
I’m not convinced of the timing of the acknowledgment that he and the First Lady tested positive. In the middle of the night? The President of the United States, when one of his closest aids had tested positive.
I would take that as either an extra test, outside of his/their normal daily testing, as a result of Hope Hicks's testing positive, or if his normal test is at the end of the day, this might have been a late return to the White House and only getting tested then -- I think he had traveled to a rally yesterday. Then once the test came back, probably 30 minutes or so of dithering and vetting a press statement to reveal the news. No need to try to attribute the timing to some vague, suspicious thing.
I totally agree. He did travel to a rally and return to the white house yesterday evening.0 -
He is being hospitalized in Walter Reed, where he is supposed to be there for few days.
President Trump heading to Walter Reed hospital hours after COVID-19 diagnosis
Courtney Subramanian
David Jackson
USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump was headed to the hospital Friday after he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, raising fresh questions about the president's health.
Trump, 74, was going to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, in what aides said was a precautionary move. Officials said they expected him to be there for a few days.
Trump was expected to travel by helicopter to the hospital, which is about 9 miles away from the White House.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the president "remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day." Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/02/trump-heads-walter-reed-hospital-after-positive-covid-19-test/5894256002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/02/trump-tests-positive-coronavirus-reader-questions-answers/5893893002/4 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
Ok, then I was confused on the name for PCR tests and had the wrong name for the test.
As to Gov. DeWine, this was awhile ago. He went to meet Trump and had a rapid test before. He tested positive and went home to isolate instead of meet Trump. He also immediately had a "real" test (that takes a day or more) and it was negative. The rapid test was a false positive.
ETA: Symptoms Wed. night are because he was said to be lethargic. His staff just figured it was because he had been so busy with campaign events, which makes sense at the time.0 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
Since people are still dying in hospitals from this disease everyday, I think your assurance is a little counter to reality, especially for an overweight man in his 70s. Yes, he's still more likely than not going to have a mild case, and more likely than not going to survive if he has a bad case, but just being rich and powerful isn't a charm against bad outcomes.
That's a fair point. He isn't invincible, but I still think he has better odds of surviving than someone otherwise the same except without the same access to care.4 -
@T1DCarnivoreRunner Interesting on Gov DeWine. I was not aware of the story. As for Trump, I did not hear of the lethargy, so I get your point now. All very curious.0
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@T1DCarnivoreRunner Interesting on Gov DeWine. I was not aware of the story. As for Trump, I did not hear of the lethargy, so I get your point now. All very curious.
The article below may clarify your concern. The italic part is what I find very disturbing.
An 'exhausted' Trump's long path to coronavirus
Little could those guests know that the tired-sounding man sitting across the white brocade tablecloth would test positive, hours later, for coronavirus.
Nor were they aware that before he arrived, both Trump and his senior aides received information suggesting he could have been exposed -- and therefore could be contagious. Like usual, the President wasn't wearing a mask.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/02/politics/trump-coronavirus-path/index.html4 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
Ok, then I was confused on the name for PCR tests and had the wrong name for the test.
As to Gov. DeWine, this was awhile ago. He went to meet Trump and had a rapid test before. He tested positive and went home to isolate instead of meet Trump. He also immediately had a "real" test (that takes a day or more) and it was negative. The rapid test was a false positive.
ETA: Symptoms Wed. night are because he was said to be lethargic. His staff just figured it was because he had been so busy with campaign events, which makes sense at the time.
I heard that Trump slept on the plane on the way home Wed night, which is very unusual for him.2 -
So famotidine, which is an antihistamine. Interesting.
I thought Famotidine is for acid reflux?1 -
RetiredAndLovingIt wrote: »
So famotidine, which is an antihistamine. Interesting.
I thought Famotidine is for acid reflux?
I think the list of meds may include medications from prior to his diagnosis like the melatonin as well.
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RetiredAndLovingIt wrote: »
So famotidine, which is an antihistamine. Interesting.
I thought Famotidine is for acid reflux?
I think the list of meds may include medications from prior to his diagnosis like the melatonin as well.
And the baby aspirin.
Edited because I realized the "baby" came out of my own head from the way they used to describe aspirin therapy.1 -
I was just questioning (& trying to quote Mike, which I didn’t do well) if it was an antihistamine or for acid reflux.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
Ok, then I was confused on the name for PCR tests and had the wrong name for the test.
As to Gov. DeWine, this was awhile ago. He went to meet Trump and had a rapid test before. He tested positive and went home to isolate instead of meet Trump. He also immediately had a "real" test (that takes a day or more) and it was negative. The rapid test was a false positive.
ETA: Symptoms Wed. night are because he was said to be lethargic. His staff just figured it was because he had been so busy with campaign events, which makes sense at the time.
I heard that Trump slept on the plane on the way home Wed night, which is very unusual for him.
That explains the melatonin.0 -
RetiredAndLovingIt wrote: »I was just questioning (& trying to quote Mike, which I didn’t do well) if it was an antihistamine or for acid reflux.
Gotcha, I had missed that in Mike's comment. Famotidine is for reflux, and I'm not sure about the antihistamine comment. Reflux is often associated with larger abdomens as in overweight individuals and pregnant women. President Trump is larger, so that very well could make sense.
"Over-the-counter famotidine is used to prevent and treat heartburn due to acid indigestion and sour stomach caused by eating or drinking certain foods or drinks. Famotidine is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach."
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
Ok, then I was confused on the name for PCR tests and had the wrong name for the test.
As to Gov. DeWine, this was awhile ago. He went to meet Trump and had a rapid test before. He tested positive and went home to isolate instead of meet Trump. He also immediately had a "real" test (that takes a day or more) and it was negative. The rapid test was a false positive.
ETA: Symptoms Wed. night are because he was said to be lethargic. His staff just figured it was because he had been so busy with campaign events, which makes sense at the time.
I heard that Trump slept on the plane on the way home Wed night, which is very unusual for him.
That explains the melatonin.
Hmmmm now you've got me thinking and wondering about the melatonin.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »Donald Trump and his wife test positive for Covid-19.
Wow, just one more dynamic added to this already crazy election.
I'm sure they will be fine as he has access to levels of treatment that most people don't.
But 1 month from Election Day, quarantine for 14 days, so no campaigning around the country. They will have medical attention most people don’t receive, but no one is immune and he’s in the age group for risk factor.
Yes, but can do some speaking from quarantine. Here's what bothers me: They found out about Hope Hicks testing positive as Marine One was taking off yesterday to head to Air Force One and go to a fundraiser. At that time, they took several people off Marine One because they had been in contact with Ms. Hicks. However, several others had been in close contact with her (including the President) and continued on to the fundraiser. Why? I'm not convinced they will take quarantine seriously.
I would agree with you, but the only other factor could be the frequency of President Trump's testing. If I heard correctly today, he was negative yesterday morning. Do correct me if I heard wrong.
He gets the Abbott rapid test daily, which is why I'm surprised he was showing symptoms starting Wed. night and yet continued to test negative. MSNBC had someone on that says the rapid tests have a 3 in 10 false negative rate, which is very high. Yet I thought the rapid testing had a high false positive rate. Is it just false in general?!
ETA: After Gov. DeWine had a false positive from the rapid test before meeting with Trump, I'm sure he got a PCR test to be certain before releasing that he is positive.
ETA again: Sorry, PCR is the rapid test... the antigen test is what I mean. The slow test...
Also, saw something, I think from MIT, that says the rapid test has 100% false negative on day 1 of infection, down to 67% false negative on day 4, and down to 38% false negative rate when symptoms begin.
Just heard the "on the hour" news in the car, what they had said is that Hope Hicks developed symptoms Wednesday night, she then tested positive yesterday morning and President Trump tested positive last night. I've have not heard any mention of President Trump having Wednesday symptoms, but of course different sources may have different info.
As for PCR vs Antigen, I just looked things up. ALL antigen tests are "rapid" tests (within an hour), while molecular tests, which PCR is one of them, can be same day or up to a week, depending on the test. Molecular is deemed "highly accurate", but you and I both read the MIT article that implies differently to me. Antigen - "Positive results are usually highly accurate but negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test."
As for DeWine, I don't think I followed what you were saying about a "false" positive rapid test if you are saying that he released that he was positive. Wouldn't that mean the rapid test was correct. I'm sure I am missing something.
Ok, then I was confused on the name for PCR tests and had the wrong name for the test.
As to Gov. DeWine, this was awhile ago. He went to meet Trump and had a rapid test before. He tested positive and went home to isolate instead of meet Trump. He also immediately had a "real" test (that takes a day or more) and it was negative. The rapid test was a false positive.
ETA: Symptoms Wed. night are because he was said to be lethargic. His staff just figured it was because he had been so busy with campaign events, which makes sense at the time.
I heard that Trump slept on the plane on the way home Wed night, which is very unusual for him.
That explains the melatonin.
Hmmmm now you've got me thinking and wondering about the melatonin.
Well, from his Twitter account, we know he doesn't seem to get that much sleep at night.3 -
RetiredAndLovingIt wrote: »I was just questioning (& trying to quote Mike, which I didn’t do well) if it was an antihistamine or for acid reflux.
Gotcha, I had missed that in Mike's comment. Famotidine is for reflux, and I'm not sure about the antihistamine comment. Reflux is often associated with larger abdomens as in overweight individuals and pregnant women. President Trump is larger, so that very well could make sense.
"Over-the-counter famotidine is used to prevent and treat heartburn due to acid indigestion and sour stomach caused by eating or drinking certain foods or drinks. Famotidine is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach."
No, it's an antihistamine. Not the one most think of, but it's also an antacid as well. It's an H2 antagonist, another type of antihistamine. In this case, it seems they are more interested in the antihistamine qualities (it has shown some promise against Covid-19). The melatonin seems it prevents anxiety and the Cytokine storm. They are looking at it as a therapeutic.
To me, it seems like it was progressing rapidly and potentially very bad. They are throwing the kitchen sink at it early.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2_antagonist
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Kellyanne Conway, who left the White House last month but was at the reception for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett last weekend, which is being eyed as a possible superspreader event, has announced she has tested positive for COVID.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »Kellyanne Conway, who left the White House last month but was at the reception for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett last weekend, which is being eyed as a possible superspreader event, has announced she has tested positive for COVID.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/
Yeah, it's a shame. Two very old gentlemen were seated next to Rev Jenkins, who also has it. Neither had masks. Some will likely die from this. So preventable and unfortunate. I expect Bill Barr to be announced next. He was seen talking to Kellyanne a lot at that event.
Ted Cruz was also seen whispering back and forth to Mike Lee on Thursday, so he should be worried as well.6 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »Kellyanne Conway, who left the White House last month but was at the reception for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett last weekend, which is being eyed as a possible superspreader event, has announced she has tested positive for COVID.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/
Yeah, it's a shame. Two very old gentlemen were seated next to Rev Jenkins, who also has it. Neither had masks. Some will likely die from this. So preventable and unfortunate. I expect Bill Barr to be announced next. He was seen talking to Kellyanne a lot at that event.
Ted Cruz was also seen whispering back and forth to Mike Lee on Thursday, so he should be worried as well.
Yes, about an hour before I heard about Kellyanne I saw a video of her leaning in close to Barr and whispering in his ear. Don't have that but do have this:
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@MikePfirrman Very interesting, so apparently that drug has multiple uses or is being used off label. Very interesting to see the doctor's selections and the "why's". I am hoping that your logical assumption, that they are treating aggressively due to rapid COVID progression, is wrong. I'm hoping they are just trying to get ahead of what "could happen". Time will tell.
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@MikePfirrman That song, Garden Party, was the first thing on my mind this morning. Garden parties aren't everything. Hugs and kisses all around. Oooo, brother.
No one can prognosticate what's going to happen in the future. Out here in the wild, wild west you grow up learning how to trust your instincts. We're bent on survival. I don't have a peaceful easy feeling. I'm not a waiting-for-the-other-shoe-to-drop kind of person but I can almost see it fall.
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Diatonic12 wrote: »@MikePfirrman That song, Garden Party, was the first thing on my mind this morning. Garden parties aren't everything. Hugs and kisses all around. Oooo, brother.
No one can prognosticate what's going to happen in the future. Out here in the wild, wild west you grow up learning how to trust your instincts. We're bent on survival. I don't have a peaceful easy feeling. I'm not a waiting-for-the-other-shoe-to-drop kind of person but I can almost see it fall.
Oh sweetie. Keep being positive. I'll be there if you need a hand any time. I totally believe in staying positive through all of this crap. If you need anything ever tell me and I'll send it no problem. If you need just a virtual hug I'm here. We just have to ignore the jerks. I know everything will be fine soon.3
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