Who has been tested?

[Hookedagain]

Unfortunately due to my job I have been tested close to a dozen times. I work with several Paramedics who have been positive, in fact we almost lost one guy. He was in the hospital for 6-7 weeks and it didn't look god. Luckily he pulled through. We are in houses every day that are positive and all we can do is take precautions. Mask, face shield, gown taped at the wrists, it is a tough way to work but I think its necessary. I am required to disinfect the fire truck twice daily as well as the entire station. As of Monday we have to wear a mask in the station 24 hours a day.

The test is not pleasant if the wrong person is doing it, some are gentle but others seem like they pull the swab out with a pick up truck!

[Slipknot]

Gave blood again last month reached 64 pints and got a 8 gallon pin for it and they check for antibodies, mine negative so I have not had the Wuflu

[beamie]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Gave blood again last month reached 64 pints and got a 8 gallon pin for it and they check for antibodies, mine negative so I have not had the Wuflu

Nice job Slip. I try to get to a drive occasionally. Probably have done 4 units the last few years. I need to step that up a bit.

The one thing that really turns me off is that once the Red Cross gets your info they hound you all the time. Almost to the point you want to tell them to pound sand.

Very important to do!

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by beamie

Nice job Slip. I try to get to a drive occasionally. Probably have done 4 units the last few years. I need to step that up a bit.

The one thing that really turns me off is that once the Red Cross gets your info they hound you all the time. Almost to the point you want to tell them to pound sand.

Very important to do!

Thanks, only use your home phone never your cell
Yes those vampires are very persistent
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[Got Stripers]

Originally Posted by Hookedagain

Unfortunately due to my job I have been tested close to a dozen times. I work with several Paramedics who have been positive, in fact we almost lost one guy. He was in the hospital for 6-7 weeks and it didn't look god. Luckily he pulled through. We are in houses every day that are positive and all we can do is take precautions. Mask, face shield, gown taped at the wrists, it is a tough way to work but I think its necessary. I am required to disinfect the fire truck twice daily as well as the entire station. As of Monday we have to wear a mask in the station 24 hours a day.

The test is not pleasant if the wrong person is doing it, some are gentle but others seem like they pull the swab out with a pick up truck!

Be safe it’s hard in the line of fire. My son is Boston ems and medic and has lost coworkers to this virus, I hope vaccination begins soon for you guys and gals on the front line.