I read about a man in the UK with coronavirus. When he was getting tested (at home), the medics called him beforehand to go over everything and said not to ask questions in person to reduce the risk of infection (from spittle when talking, I think). They were in, swabs done and out of his house in a couple of minutes or even less.
Now I'm looking at videos of our testing centres in Ireland, particularly the one in the tent. It looks like 3 buckets of water (I hope running water!) to wash hands at the start. Then a chair in front of 2 staff with paperwork. Then another chair with 2 more staff for the actual swabs.
I can just imagine infected people going in (everyone going in is symptomatic), sneezing or touching their face and then touching the chair.
Anyone know if they sanitise the chairs between every person? And change PPE?
It's surely high risk for staff to be that close, only a table between them? Even with PPE.
Unfortunately staff are getting it...paramedics, care workers, doctors. And unfortunately they can then spread it.
There seems to be much less personal contact in the drive through testing in Croke Park.
I'm waiting on a test but don't think I have it....but don't want to get it at a centre! AIBU to question this?