Which means that COVID is NOT as prevalent as believed and that 1/3 of all deaths are likely Flu related (which would be in line with historical figures)
Remember that when more lockdowns are suggested.
- texassapper
- 07-26-2021, 08:42 AM
THe CDC just admitted as much. They are stopping the EUA for PCR testing that has been used to generate so much hysteria. Turns out they knew all along that the tests could not differentiate between the Flu and COVID.
Which means that COVID is NOT as prevalent as believed and that 1/3 of all deaths are likely Flu related (which would be in line with historical figures)
Remember that when more lockdowns are suggested.
Which means that COVID is NOT as prevalent as believed and that 1/3 of all deaths are likely Flu related (which would be in line with historical figures)
Remember that when more lockdowns are suggested.
- winn dixie
- 07-26-2021, 09:48 AM
Covid is known as the big lie
- rexdutchman
- 07-26-2021, 09:59 AM
Yea and still pushing 24/7 scare and deceive LSM and big tech don't want you to know the FACTS
- Strokey_McDingDong
- 07-26-2021, 10:05 AM
OP, if you read the first paragraph, it says that emergency use of a particular CDC assay used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 is being withdrawn. It then recommends that laboratories use an alternative that differentiates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. It doesn't say that there never existed a test that could differentiate between the two.
- royamcr
- 07-26-2021, 10:40 AM
OP, if you read the first paragraph, it says that emergency use of a particular CDC assay used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 is being withdrawn. It then recommends that laboratories use an alternative that differentiates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. It doesn't say that there never existed a test that could differentiate between the two. Originally Posted by Strokey_McDingDongEveryone is a virologist now.
- Jacuzzme
- 07-26-2021, 10:52 AM
OP, if you read the first paragraph, it says that emergency use of a particular CDC assay used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 is being withdrawn. It then recommends that laboratories use an alternative that differentiates between SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. It doesn't say that there never existed a test that could differentiate between the two. Originally Posted by Strokey_McDingDongYes it does, and what that means, in layman’s terms, is that much of the testing they were doing is garbage and doesn’t know the difference between wuflu and typical seasonal flu.
Edit:
Yes, you’re reading that right.
- royamcr
- 07-26-2021, 11:07 AM
https://labtestsonline.org/news/new-...-single-sample
New Tests Detect Novel Coronavirus and Influenza in a Single Sample
As influenza (flu) season nears and COVID-19 continues to spread in many parts of the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized new molecular-based tests that use a single sample and can distinguish between influenza, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and other respiratory pathogens.
COVID-19, influenza, and other common respiratory infections can cause similar symptoms early on. They include fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Testing is the only way to correctly identify the pathogens causing these symptoms.
Both influenza and COVID-19 can cause illnesses that range from mild to severe, and in some cases, can lead to death. Although these infections can affect all ages, the very young, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, chronic kidney disease, lung disease, cancer or obesity are at particular risk of severe disease. Also at risk of infection are people in close contact with one another or in confined spaces, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and military facilities.
The ability to test for multiple respiratory pathogens from a single sample means less discomfort for the patient compared to collecting a separate sample for each test. Testing a single sample for multiple pathogens also uses fewer resources as compared to running several individual tests on multiple samples to detect different pathogens.
“If there is COVID-19 and flu activity at the same time, this could place a tremendous burden on the healthcare system related to bed occupancy, laboratory testing needs, personal protective equipment and healthcare worker safety,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield said in prepared remarks to a House of Representatives committee in June. Many lab supplies—such as swabs and reagents (the chemicals needed to run tests)—have often been in short supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With just one swab or sample, combination tests can be used to get answers to Americans faster. This efficiency can go a long way to providing timely information for those sick with an unknown respiratory ailment,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. said in a press release.
The Tests
As of August 18, 2020, the FDA has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to combination tests manufactured by the CDC and two commercial companies. All three tests detect genetic material from infectious pathogens, and the preferred sample is a swab of the back of the nose (nasopharyngeal or NP swab). Additionally, the CDC test can use other respiratory samples, such as nasal and throat swabs.
The CDC’s test detects two types of influenza viruses—influenza A and B—and differentiates them from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The CDC’s test is intended for state and local public health labs and takes four hours to perform.
The combination tests developed by the two commercial manufacturers detect numerous respiratory pathogens. In addition to SARS-CoV-2, influenza B and three distinct strains of the influenza A virus, the tests detect four other coronaviruses, human metapneumovirus, human rhinovirus/enterovirus, parainfluenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Besides viruses, these tests can also identify a few types of bacteria that cause respiratory illnesses, such as Bordetella pertussis, which causes whooping cough, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. These commercial tests take about one hour to complete.
Although the FDA has granted EUA for these combination tests, they may not be immediately available for patients in all areas. Before offering the new combination tests or other existing influenza and COVID-19 tests, labs must consider several factors. Their decisions may be influenced by local prevalence of influenza and COVID-19, availability of reagents and other supplies needed to run specific tests, their turnaround times, and whether lab staff has appropriate expertise.
Likewise, healthcare professionals also take several considerations into account when choosing testing for their patients. Not everyone with symptoms of a respiratory infection is tested with a comprehensive panel. Healthcare practitioners consider how quickly they need a diagnosis, whether an individual test is more appropriate based on signs and symptoms and medical history, and whether specific treatment is available.
Some healthcare practitioners or health facilities may reserve the new combination tests for people who need a quick diagnosis and appropriate treatment because they are seriously ill and/or hospitalized, have an increased risk for a severe infection with complications, have multiple infections, compromised immune systems, or other pre-existing chronic diseases. (For additional details, read the Respiratory Pathogens Panel article.)
New Tests Detect Novel Coronavirus and Influenza in a Single Sample
As influenza (flu) season nears and COVID-19 continues to spread in many parts of the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized new molecular-based tests that use a single sample and can distinguish between influenza, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and other respiratory pathogens.
COVID-19, influenza, and other common respiratory infections can cause similar symptoms early on. They include fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Testing is the only way to correctly identify the pathogens causing these symptoms.
Both influenza and COVID-19 can cause illnesses that range from mild to severe, and in some cases, can lead to death. Although these infections can affect all ages, the very young, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, chronic kidney disease, lung disease, cancer or obesity are at particular risk of severe disease. Also at risk of infection are people in close contact with one another or in confined spaces, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and military facilities.
The ability to test for multiple respiratory pathogens from a single sample means less discomfort for the patient compared to collecting a separate sample for each test. Testing a single sample for multiple pathogens also uses fewer resources as compared to running several individual tests on multiple samples to detect different pathogens.
“If there is COVID-19 and flu activity at the same time, this could place a tremendous burden on the healthcare system related to bed occupancy, laboratory testing needs, personal protective equipment and healthcare worker safety,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield said in prepared remarks to a House of Representatives committee in June. Many lab supplies—such as swabs and reagents (the chemicals needed to run tests)—have often been in short supply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With just one swab or sample, combination tests can be used to get answers to Americans faster. This efficiency can go a long way to providing timely information for those sick with an unknown respiratory ailment,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. said in a press release.
The Tests
As of August 18, 2020, the FDA has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to combination tests manufactured by the CDC and two commercial companies. All three tests detect genetic material from infectious pathogens, and the preferred sample is a swab of the back of the nose (nasopharyngeal or NP swab). Additionally, the CDC test can use other respiratory samples, such as nasal and throat swabs.
The CDC’s test detects two types of influenza viruses—influenza A and B—and differentiates them from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The CDC’s test is intended for state and local public health labs and takes four hours to perform.
The combination tests developed by the two commercial manufacturers detect numerous respiratory pathogens. In addition to SARS-CoV-2, influenza B and three distinct strains of the influenza A virus, the tests detect four other coronaviruses, human metapneumovirus, human rhinovirus/enterovirus, parainfluenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Besides viruses, these tests can also identify a few types of bacteria that cause respiratory illnesses, such as Bordetella pertussis, which causes whooping cough, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. These commercial tests take about one hour to complete.
Although the FDA has granted EUA for these combination tests, they may not be immediately available for patients in all areas. Before offering the new combination tests or other existing influenza and COVID-19 tests, labs must consider several factors. Their decisions may be influenced by local prevalence of influenza and COVID-19, availability of reagents and other supplies needed to run specific tests, their turnaround times, and whether lab staff has appropriate expertise.
Likewise, healthcare professionals also take several considerations into account when choosing testing for their patients. Not everyone with symptoms of a respiratory infection is tested with a comprehensive panel. Healthcare practitioners consider how quickly they need a diagnosis, whether an individual test is more appropriate based on signs and symptoms and medical history, and whether specific treatment is available.
Some healthcare practitioners or health facilities may reserve the new combination tests for people who need a quick diagnosis and appropriate treatment because they are seriously ill and/or hospitalized, have an increased risk for a severe infection with complications, have multiple infections, compromised immune systems, or other pre-existing chronic diseases. (For additional details, read the Respiratory Pathogens Panel article.)
- Strokey_McDingDong
- 07-26-2021, 11:16 AM
Yes it does Originally Posted by JacuzzmeWhere does it say that?
It says they're withdrawing the CDC test that tests only for COVID, and then recommends that labs use an alternative test that can test for and differentiate between COVID and influenza.
I don't see where it says that they do not have a test that can differentiate between COVID and influenza.
- royamcr
- 07-26-2021, 11:25 AM
The earliest tests back in Feb/March 2020 probably couldn't tell the difference. New versions were tested and released soon after that which could.
- 1blackman1
- 07-26-2021, 11:27 AM
Can’t help the stupid. The early test only detected Covid and you had to be separately tested for Influenza. Now they want to simplify that and use one test that can detect both so they can effectively treat people whose symptoms may be similar but only has the flu.
- winn dixie
- 07-26-2021, 12:20 PM
- royamcr
- 07-26-2021, 12:42 PM
- winn dixie
- 07-26-2021, 12:55 PM
Im hearing they count prolapsed rectums with covid cases lolling
ear ache- covid case
hang nail- covid case
psoriasis- covid case
bunch of experts i tell ya''
ear ache- covid case
hang nail- covid case
psoriasis- covid case
bunch of experts i tell ya''
- Tiny
- 07-26-2021, 01:03 PM
It looks like the COVID death estimates may be lies. They're too low. See the table:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...rticle/2778234
There were 500,000 more deaths in 2020 than 2019, but only 345,323 were attributed to COVID.
What caused those other 150,000 deaths, in excess of the 2019 number, besides the increase in the number of old people? Well, it looks like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimers accounted for a lot of the increase. Maybe a lot of those deaths should have been chalked up to COVID instead of diabetes and the like.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...rticle/2778234
There were 500,000 more deaths in 2020 than 2019, but only 345,323 were attributed to COVID.
What caused those other 150,000 deaths, in excess of the 2019 number, besides the increase in the number of old people? Well, it looks like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimers accounted for a lot of the increase. Maybe a lot of those deaths should have been chalked up to COVID instead of diabetes and the like.
- winn dixie
- 07-26-2021, 01:13 PM
So those were the dead people who voted for biden! bahahaha
Now we got the proof !
Now we got the proof !