Originally Posted by
The Boz
I wouldn’t be shocked we passed that already IF we tested everyone. Assuming the heavy population areas are underreported by 20-50 times actual, it’s easy to see we could be there already.
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This may very well be. And THAT would be very welcome news. Unfortunately, we can only know that with testing which so far isn't adequate or readily available. The antibody test that shows if someone had the virus and is now immune and so far just like the diagnostic test, the roll out is very slow and inefficient.
Feeling better now, I called my doctor this morning inquiring as to how and where I could get an antibody test. He directed my to a medical group in Henderson saying they were the only place in Las Vegas that he knew of that has received the test. So I called the medical group, Anthem Medical, and they were only scheduling tests for their patients, of which I am not one.
So I called my Doc back and informed him of that and he asked why I wanted an antibody test? I told him to confirm that I was recovered from the virus and had the antibodies that hopefully offered some immunity. He said well if you are recovered then you have the antibodies.
Not exactly the scientific approach I was expecting from a doctor.
I also have read one of the ways they might open up is to have people that have recovered and have the antibodies to have a certificate or some sort of documentation stating that. Shades of Nazi Germany, where you have to show your papers.
I guess I am supposed to say that my doctor says "I have recovered, so I have the antibodies". I am guessing that won't fly.