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3) but we need to also #BringBackMasks too. Testing not enough alone. Vaccine not enough alone. Ventilation and disinfection needed too. But we need N95 preferably or KN95 masks minimum.
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⚠️MASK WEARING ADVISORY— New York City health department issues rec to #WearAMask “at all times when in an indoor public settings” including stores, schools, childcare facilities, elevators, public transit, public shared spaces, & even *crowded outdoor settings*! #BringBackMasks
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5) Some folks asking about expiration dates — my sources say many of the tests are from old stockpile while some of the tests are from new procurement. New tests have 2 year shelf life, but old tests probably have shorter. Check the dates of all test kits when using. Still great.
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6) Reminder to swab carefully and diligently of all 3: throat, cheeks, and nose to maximize detection. See thread 👇
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Swabbing correctly for #COVID19? Most are not. @IamKGB tests— 1) VERY POS—back of throat, cheeks, roof of mouth & both nasopharyngeal w swab held in place for 10s. 2) NEG—outside portion of nostrils 3) NEG—anterior nares/nasal septum 4) FAINT POS—throat & cheeks 5) Repeated #1
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