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Re:Order your rapid tests from the USPS (US only) by Digory on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @01:06PM (#29983131)
With this variant, the tests seem mainly about "how much longer should I quarantine?" It's test two or that finally shows positive, after you're pretty sure it's COVID.
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Re:Order your rapid tests from the USPS (US only) by chasd00 on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @02:00PM (#29984018)
why even test? if you test positive who are you saving from exposure? everyone is getting exposed to omicron regardless.
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Re:Order your rapid tests from the USPS (US only) by rhino369 on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @02:44PM (#29984654)
I'm full on board the "let'r rip" train, but don't knowingly expose people to sicknesses. Even if they'll get it eventually, it's better if everyone doesn't get it all at once.
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Re:Order your rapid tests from the USPS (US only) by bigyellow on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @02:12PM (#29984187)
The only logical explanation for testing I can fathom is to use as an excuse to get time off work and/or social approval among peers.
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Re:Order your rapid tests from the USPS (US only) by buscoquadnary on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @02:15PM (#29984234)
I have a friend at a workplace who setup a different bucket to bill time off for COVID against than regular sick days. That would be one reason.
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