COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

[Al Smith]

I was in contact with someone who turned out to have Covid and my insurance company won’t refer to me to get a test because “it’s too busy..too many people want tests...just quarantine yourself.” The city offers free tests but I can’t get one for two weeks! People, this is why we’re failing to control this thing...

"Oh, and thank you for the premium . . . "

The Supreme Court's decision in State Farm several years back limiting punitive damages as a matter of constitutional law was not one of their finest moments, IMO.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

I was in contact with someone who turned out to have Covid and my insurance company won’t refer to me to get a test because “it’s too busy..too many people want tests...just quarantine yourself.” The city offers free tests but I can’t get one for two weeks! People, this is why we’re failing to control this thing...

That is so COMPLETELY ridiculous. Do you have a local $120.00 test option? That is my option if my insurance won't cover the test, but I have to drive an hour to get it done, and results take days. Doesn't it seem like we're actually trying to f*** this whole thing up?

 

[Andy99]

That is so COMPLETELY ridiculous. Do you have a local $120.00 test option? That is my option if my insurance won't cover the test, but I have to drive an hour to get it done, and results take days. Doesn't it seem like we're actually trying to f*** this whole thing up?

Yeah, I might be able to pay for a test from a private lab but this is SF...it’s going to cost way more than $120...lol

 

[Jaded-Fan]

The I am a selfish dumb ass who killed my grandma theme party.

 

[Fordy]

they will keep moving onto the next thing that people do to not waste their entire life

 

[Jaded-Fan]

How do they keep screwing up the simple reporting of cases?

Texas wrongly attributed hundreds of deaths to C-19 that had nothing to do with the virus.

 

[Fordy]

maybe it's not all an accident, that all the states that get the most media focus at the time eventually have this come out

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Who could have ever predicted this happening?

 

[Andy99]

Who could have ever predicted this happening?

lol...this is so stupid, my mind is numb

 

[KIRK]

Who could have ever predicted this happening?

But I was told Europe beat the virus . . .

 

[KIRK]

How do they keep screwing up the simple reporting of cases?

Texas wrongly attributed hundreds of deaths to C-19 that had nothing to do with the virus.

There have been cases in other states (I remember linking a report a few weeks ago where in Florida they classified a motorcycle accident death, among other non COVID-19 things, all as COVID-19 deaths).

maybe it's not all an accident, that all the states that get the most media focus at the time eventually have this come out

Accidental or not, it certainly is interesting how these errors all seem to make certain states look worse.

 

[KIRK]

I was in contact with someone who turned out to have Covid and my insurance company won’t refer to me to get a test because “it’s too busy..too many people want tests...just quarantine yourself.” The city offers free tests but I can’t get one for two weeks! People, this is why we’re failing to control this thing...

Hey Andy, I don't know anything about the linked companies, but it seems like there are some at home test kit options, some of which reference out of pocket prices in the $100-$150 range if you want to end around the insurance company.

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/at-home-coronavirus-tests/

(I clicked the Everywell link, and they claim to have their test available, but I didn't go to the end)

BTW, anyone having similar issues, where insurance is being a pain in the ass or you don't want to wait at a public place, it may be worth checking these links out . . . it's $100-$150, which sucks to have to layout, but if you're genuinely and more immediately worried, it's an option.

 

[Andy99]

Hey Andy, I don't know anything about the linked companies, but it seems like there are some at home test kit options, some of which reference out of pocket prices in the $100-$150 range if you want to end around the insurance company.

https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/at-home-coronavirus-tests/

(I clicked the Everywell link, and they claim to have their test available, but I didn't go to the end)

BTW, anyone having similar issues, where insurance is being a pain in the ass or you don't want to wait at a public place, it may be worth checking these links out . . . it's $100-$150, which sucks to have to layout, but if you're genuinely and more immediately worried, it's an option.

Thanks! I’ll check out

 

[KIRK]

Thanks! I’ll check out

Let us all know what you find.

 

[NMK11]

Who could have ever predicted this happening?

I just can't anymore. People keep doing dumb shit like this is going to make me throw my hands up and say we all deserve another meteor strike.

 

[Jacob]

Why do people think that just because it’s there that means it’s safe? Don’t put your health in the hands of an entity whose goal is to turn as much of a profit as possible and nothing else.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Green means that the virus is gone, right?

 

[ColePens]

Green was a horrific color choice. Green legit means go. Everyone knows the phrase "green light".

 

[Jaded-Fan]

 

[MrRuckus]

Gym's open, boys

 

[Jacob]

Just work out at home.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

 

[Jaded-Fan]

 

[EightyOne]

But I was told Europe beat the virus . . .

still rather be there, though, lol

Gym's open, boys

uh...that was stupid

 

[NMK11]

Just work out at home.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not, but earlier we had people saying that going to the gym was paramount for their mental health so maybe things like gyms and churches should be reopened.

Can't say I'm surprised that people are flouting social distancing to go lift, just getting more and more numb to the casual disregard of fellow human's health.