More than half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels: CDC : usa

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 21 points 3 months ago

I thought wastewater was the most reliable, can't hide shit.

But a lot of places have stopped even that.

[–] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 10 points 3 months ago

Pharmacies and doctors see the cases.

[–] kill_dash_nine@lemm.ee 9 points 3 months ago

It does say right below the headline “wastewater data shows” so it seems that’s the metric. It also says that’s the best metric they have available right now.

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I test. Its incorrect to say that nobody is testing. That's a false statement.

[–] Pantsofmagic@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

It's spreading so fast in my area that people are actually testing again just so they know what they're dealing with

[+] perviouslyiner@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Some of those test kits have very conservative expiration dates.

That said, pharmacies often carry have tests. Do you live somewhere where a delivery service can pick some up from a pharmacy?

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yeah I mean use the test. If its positive then you're positive. If its negative then buy another test.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 months ago

Check and see if your local library is distributing them, if you’re not having any luck at the pharmacy.

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