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Post by elaine on Jan 16, 2022 15:41:43 GMT
Update: 4:25 PM EST Some people aren’t able to order them now (it depends on your zip code) and others have kept trying and had them become available. I hope that everyone who needs them can get them at once place or another. *********************************** COVID Test
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Post by withapea on Jan 16, 2022 15:47:43 GMT
I got some on Walmart’s website yesterday. I just checked and they have stock today as well.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jan 16, 2022 16:14:42 GMT
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Post by scrapmaven on Jan 16, 2022 16:25:25 GMT
Thank you for the head's up, elaine. |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Jan 16, 2022 17:10:37 GMT
Thank you! I was able to get two for myself and my son & DIL
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Post by MZF on Jan 16, 2022 20:09:54 GMT
Already unavailable to order.....
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Post by casii on Jan 16, 2022 20:50:26 GMT
Keep checking availability. I was able to order. Now to see if they cancel it on me.
And thanks Elaine!
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Post by MZF on Jan 16, 2022 20:59:05 GMT
I was able to order online for in store pick up from WalMart--placed the order after seeing none at Costco(see post above) and already picked them up. Yay! My DS#2 just told me he and all his family just tested positive (he has 5 little kids) so I'll have tests to give them to test later.
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Post by peaname on Jan 16, 2022 21:01:38 GMT
I was able to order online for in store pick up from WalMart--placed the order after seeing none at Costco(see post above) and already picked them up. Yay! My DS#2 just told me he and all his family just tested positive (he has 5 little kids) so I'll have tests to give them to test later. Once someone tests positive there is no point retesting them. They need to follow the quarantine guidelines. People can remain positive once they are okay to return to society. |
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Post by MZF on Jan 16, 2022 21:20:05 GMT
Once someone tests positive there is no point retesting them. They need to follow the quarantine guidelines. People can remain positive once they are okay to return to society. The schools require them to test negative to return to class. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jan 16, 2022 23:57:32 GMT
Once someone tests positive there is no point retesting them. They need to follow the quarantine guidelines. People can remain positive once they are okay to return to society. The schools require them to test negative to return to class. I was going to say this. A friends son can’t return to school until he tests negative. He had hoped to go back last Friday but tested positive so trying again this week. They may be able to go back after two weeks without a test but he is better as he started getting sick on a Friday went to school and then tested positive Monday or Tuesday. Feels fine now but they won’t let him return. She owns a home daycare snd she can’t reopen until next week so closed for two weeks. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 17, 2022 0:06:10 GMT
Once someone tests positive there is no point retesting them. They need to follow the quarantine guidelines. People can remain positive once they are okay to return to society. The schools require them to test negative to return to class. I’m curious, is there a policy in place for (the few) who continue to test positive for weeks, and even up to 3 months after? When the woman got ahold of my son last month for contact tracing (NYC) she actually brought up the possibility that he might continue to test positive for up to 90 days and not to bother “testing out” of Covid. But, he’s an adult, not a student headed back to a classroom setting. How are schools dealing with it when that occurs? |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jan 17, 2022 0:11:49 GMT
The schools require them to test negative to return to class. I’m curious, is there a policy in place for (the few) who continue to test positive for weeks, and even up to 3 months after? When the woman got ahold of my son last month for contact tracing (NYC) she actually brought up the possibility that he might continue to test positive for up to 90 days and not to bother “testing out” of Covid. But, he’s an adult, not a student headed back to a classroom setting. How are schools dealing with it when that occurs? I’m hoping that they allow back after two weeks if symptom free I can’t image having to keep getting tests. Even if now covered by I suggest are still hard to get. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 17, 2022 0:12:38 GMT
Update: 4:25 PM EST Some people aren’t able to order them now (it depends on your zip code) and others have kept trying and had them become available. I hope that everyone who needs them can get them at once place or another. Between being available yesterday at Walgreens.com and this…I’m going to be “glass half full” girl and take it as a good sign that maybe they’re becoming more available? Maybe?!? I’ve never used any other brand than the Binaxnow. In the peas’ experience are these others just as good (for lack of a better word cuz we all know they’re not super reliable with omicron)? thanks! |
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 17, 2022 3:58:12 GMT
We bought some in person today. Walgreens (Kirkland,WA for any Western WA peas). They were limiting them to two per person…had them at the checkout counter.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 17, 2022 12:42:06 GMT
For those that have received the tests - do they have an expiration date?
While we are both triple vaccinated, DH works at a place that has large groups, no masks and with anti-vaccine young coworkers (some of whom have had Covid multiple times). I’m really afraid he will bring it home to me. I’m higher risk than him, plus I have a medical procedure coming up in early March. I will be tested the morning of my procedure after I get to the hospital and sent home if I test positive. I really cannot risk becoming ill.
I’d like to get some tests to have at home, but was wondering if they have a short shelf life.
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Post by elaine on Jan 17, 2022 12:47:18 GMT
For those that have received the tests - do they have an expiration date? While we are both triple vaccinated, DH works at a place that has large groups, no masks and with anti-vaccine young coworkers (some of whom have had Covid multiple times). I’m really afraid he will bring it home to me. I’m higher risk than him, plus I have a medical procedure coming up in early March. I will be tested the morning of my procedure after I get to the hospital and sent home if I test positive. I really cannot risk becoming ill. I’d like to get some tests to have at home, but was wondering if they have a short shelf life. My Walgreens-ordered tests should arrive Wednesday- I’ll let you know then. I can’t imagine that the shelf life would be shorter than early March - that is just over a month away. Good luck on your surgery! |
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Post by Gravity on Jan 17, 2022 13:12:12 GMT
Update: 4:25 PM EST Some people aren’t able to order them now (it depends on your zip code) and others have kept trying and had them become available. I hope that everyone who needs them can get them at once place or another. Between being available yesterday at Walgreens.com and this…I’m going to be “glass half full” girl and take it as a good sign that maybe they’re becoming more available? Maybe?!? I’ve never used any other brand than the Binaxnow. In the peas’ experience are these others just as good (for lack of a better word cuz we all know they’re not super reliable with omicron)? thanks! I ordered Flow Flex brand from CVS. They will arrive tomorrow. Flow Flex is more accurate than Binaxnow at detecting omicron. See heart.beat.doctor December 29, 2021 post on instagram. I can’t link from my phone. It just embeds a giant picture. |
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Post by elaine on Jan 17, 2022 20:10:10 GMT
Yes. I think, as we have been discussing on a few threads, many peas (myself included) are somewhat convinced that there will be major site-crashes and other issues that making this a “sure thing” doubtful. For me, I’ve gone ahead and ordered tests even though I knew about the upcoming free tests from the government, because I don’t trust that those free tests will obtainable for a while, until they iron the kinks out of the system. |
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Post by sassyangel on Jan 17, 2022 22:44:54 GMT
For those that have received the tests - do they have an expiration date? While we are both triple vaccinated, DH works at a place that has large groups, no masks and with anti-vaccine young coworkers (some of whom have had Covid multiple times). I’m really afraid he will bring it home to me. I’m higher risk than him, plus I have a medical procedure coming up in early March. I will be tested the morning of my procedure after I get to the hospital and sent home if I test positive. I really cannot risk becoming ill. I’d like to get some tests to have at home, but was wondering if they have a short shelf life. Don’t know about the others, but BInaxNow has a current shelf life of 15 months. thepointsguy.com/news/fda-extends-expiration-abbott-at-home-covid-test/amp/With as quickly as they’re disappearing, I’d imagine they get on the shelves pretty quickly after they’re made. |
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Post by tincin on Jan 18, 2022 18:44:06 GMT
They’re back in stock again. Just placed my order good luck.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 18, 2022 19:04:07 GMT
Thanks so much elaine. Thanks to those that are doing the updates, too. I was just able to order 2 kits from Costco. They’ve closed down and/or have limited places to get rapid tests around here.  With my DH working with so many anti-maskers/vaxers, plus a DD that works in a public school, along with a teenage grandson not only in school, but doing out-of-state travel hockey (I’m around all of them almost every day), I’m so glad to be getting the tests to have on hand. I just feel so much better. This is why I love this place.  |
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Post by stampinisfun on Jan 21, 2022 18:05:55 GMT
Thanks again for posting that Costco had tests. I received my order today. For anyone wondering the expiration date is 12-16-22.
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Post by casii on Jan 21, 2022 19:38:54 GMT
Got my tests today! Thank you!
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Post by tincin on Jan 23, 2022 2:56:32 GMT
They’re back in stock again. Just placed my order good luck. I got my tests yesterday. That was really fast. |
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With my DH working with so many anti-maskers/vaxers, plus a DD that works in a public school, along with a teenage grandson not only in school, but doing out-of-state travel hockey (I’m around all of them almost every day), I’m so glad to be getting the tests to have on hand. I just feel so much better. 
