Rare orville99 Posted January 2, 2022 #26 Share Posted January 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, crewsweeper said: For those who say they got on board without a test pre-boarding. Was that recently? We have been sailing since August,and tests have been required pre cruise on all four of ours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Season Posted January 2, 2022 #27 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, CPT Trips said: Just a thought. Does one have an ethical obligation to immediately report a positive Covid test to the ship physician? I think everyone has an ethical obligation to report a positive covid test and symptoms. There are a lot of unethical people out there that just don't care about protecting others around them. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted January 2, 2022 #28 Share Posted January 2, 2022 36 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Our town handed some out this morning. Quite the line, but I got two. Not proctored, but good for post-cruise. mac_tlc We have been able to find non proctored tests in many CVS and Walgreens in our area. They have had the Binex Now and the QuickVue tests. I follow a FB residents group for the community I live in and someone is always posting where they are available. Seems to be a lot more available this last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgotmyCCname Posted January 2, 2022 #29 Share Posted January 2, 2022 58 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I only have 1 left. Not much prospect of finding more by Saturday We have received 2 separate orders for a total of 9 tests in the past week. They were both delivered overnight from California to Pennsylvania. We used the link on the RCL website (Optum?) because eMed would not guarantee that we would get them within the needed time frame. They don't expire until 11/22 . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgotmyCCname Posted January 2, 2022 #30 Share Posted January 2, 2022 31 minutes ago, CPT Trips said: Just a thought. Does one have an ethical obligation to immediately report a positive Covid test to the ship physician? Only if you want medicine and a clean conscience. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted January 2, 2022 #31 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, forgotmyCCname said: Only if you want medicine and a clean conscience. And, care about your fellow cruisers or your family members. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgotmyCCname Posted January 2, 2022 #32 Share Posted January 2, 2022 40 minutes ago, Rosy Season said: I was b2b and it was an antigen test the day before. Antigen tests are pretty worthless I'm learning. Not at all worthless. Fewer false positives than with PCR . And much depends on which variant and when exposure took place. There are multiple variables to consider . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted January 2, 2022 #33 Share Posted January 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, CPT Trips said: Just a thought. Does one have an ethical obligation to immediately report a positive Covid test to the ship physician? Seriously, is this even a question? If you are serious, the answer is yes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgotmyCCname Posted January 2, 2022 #34 Share Posted January 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, Rosy Season said: I was b2b and it was an antigen test the day before. Antigen tests are pretty worthless I'm learning. 2 hours ago, Rosy Season said: With the number of positive cases they had at that point and people in quarantine...to continue on like normal was highly irresponsible. Someone posted a different view on Tik Tok and said this was right before a huge influx of covid cases on the ship. That much I don't know because we were locked away in Covid Row by this point. I feel horrible for what you went through, but not a single person at this New Year's Eve party who contracted Covid at this party would have symptoms, never mind test positive soon after. I know you are angry at your treatment, but the incubation timeline does not fit . If this was an outdoor event and alleged super spreader of completely vaxxed guests 2 nights ago, they would just be manifesting symptoms and able to test positive tonight at the very earliest and even that is a stretch. Best wishes to you and your daughter. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted January 2, 2022 #35 Share Posted January 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, forgotmyCCname said: Not at all worthless. Fewer false positives than with PCR . And much depends on which variant and when exposure took place. There are multiple variables to consider . Antigen tests are still fairly accurate, particularly when someone is experiencing symptoms and their viral load is very high. However, they can be less accurate when someone has a lower viral load, such as in someone without symptoms. This could lead to false negative test results. You could have a false negative result if, for example, you test yourself too soon after you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or if you test when you have no symptoms. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2022 #36 Share Posted January 2, 2022 42 minutes ago, forgotmyCCname said: We have received 2 separate orders for a total of 9 tests in the past week. They were both delivered overnight from California to Pennsylvania. We used the link on the RCL website (Optum?) because eMed would not guarantee that we would get them within the needed time frame. They don't expire until 11/22 . Thanks, but I'm more interested in the unproctored 2 packs from Binax. We've had no issues finding rapid tests pre cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou33 Posted January 2, 2022 #37 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, CPT Trips said: Just a thought. Does one have an ethical obligation to immediately report a positive Covid test to the ship physician? What would you want your fellow passengers to do? I was always taught to treat others as I would like them to treat me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maitaivegas Posted January 2, 2022 #38 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) They will be sold this month FDA Authorizes Roche and Siemens At-Home Tests, Which Went Through New Biden Administration Accelerated Review Program; Will Bring Tens of Millions of New Tests Per Month to the U.S. Edited January 2, 2022 by Maitaivegas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandoe Posted January 2, 2022 #39 Share Posted January 2, 2022 21 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Thanks, but I'm more interested in the unproctored 2 packs from Binax. We've had no issues finding rapid tests pre cruise. Try Walgreens. Runs about $24.00 for a 2 pack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Season Posted January 2, 2022 #40 Share Posted January 2, 2022 52 minutes ago, forgotmyCCname said: I feel horrible for what you went through, but not a single person at this New Year's Eve party who contracted Covid at this party would have symptoms, never mind test positive soon after. I know you are angry at your treatment, but the incubation timeline does not fit . If this was an outdoor event and alleged super spreader of completely vaxxed guests 2 nights ago, they would just be manifesting symptoms and able to test positive tonight at the very earliest and even that is a stretch. Best wishes to you and your daughter. That was one event on a cruise. Like I said, there were several Covid cases by that point and for them to continue on like normal was irresponsible. I’m not even sure why your saying that I’m making this event about the ship’s cases. This is just evidence of how rules weren’t enforced. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maitaivegas Posted January 2, 2022 #41 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Have you gotten off the ship yet? If so what did you see or experienced? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted January 2, 2022 #42 Share Posted January 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, sgmn said: Good idea, I think I would do the same if I was cruising at the moment. Our next cruise is in Europe in June. Hopefully it will all be a bad memory by then 🤞 I hope you and Laura have a great cruise We ordered a 6 pack and plan to bring the two extra with us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou33 Posted January 2, 2022 #43 Share Posted January 2, 2022 So was there ever a confirmation about the number of cases? What happened to Rosy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Season Posted January 2, 2022 #44 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, Lou33 said: So was there ever a confirmation about the number of cases? What happened to Rosy? I’m here. Sorry, I have a headache and am trying to lay down. I have not heard the official number. I already know I won’t believe it. I wasn’t even tested. People getting off today are testing positive after the cruise. The numbers aren’t accurate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy Posted January 2, 2022 #45 Share Posted January 2, 2022 44 minutes ago, Rosy Season said: I’m here. Sorry, I have a headache and am trying to lay down. I have not heard the official number. I already know I won’t believe it. I wasn’t even tested. People getting off today are testing positive after the cruise. The numbers aren’t accurate. Will you be able to test on land? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Season Posted January 2, 2022 #46 Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, vandy said: Will you be able to test on land? Not sure how when I have to stay in a hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2022 #47 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, chandoe said: Try Walgreens. Runs about $24.00 for a 2 pack yep, that's what I'm looking for, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 2, 2022 #48 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Thanks, but I'm more interested in the unproctored 2 packs from Binax. We've had no issues finding rapid tests pre cruise. I had two that I bought last summer that are still good. They will travel with me. Edited January 2, 2022 by SherriZ366 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 2, 2022 #49 Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I only have 1 left. Not much prospect of finding more by Saturday www.ihealthlabs.com 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 2, 2022 #50 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Maitaivegas said: They will be sold this month FDA Authorizes Roche and Siemens At-Home Tests, Which Went Through New Biden Administration Accelerated Review Program; Will Bring Tens of Millions of New Tests Per Month to the U.S. Hope I can find one later this month. Just glad I have 2 prior to my cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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