260 TESTED FOR COVID-19 ON DAY ONE
April 30, 2020
UF PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEER
Approximately 60 University of Florida professionals, doctors, nurses, medical students, volunteered their time today to come to Cedar Key and conduct COVID-19 testing for 260 Cedar Key and ZIP Code 32625 area residents. Volunteering their medical expertise and time, in the middle of a pandemic, demonstrates true medical and community commitment.
Approximately 60 University of Florida professionals, doctors, nurses, medical students, volunteered their time today to come to Cedar Key and conduct COVID-19 testing for 260 Cedar Key and ZIP Code 32625 area residents. Volunteering their medical expertise and time, in the middle of a pandemic, demonstrates true medical and community commitment.
Gratefully, the City of Cedar Key provided richly deserved Second Street Café lunches after the group’s five-hour stint, from early arrival on the island, five hours of work, packing up, and closure for the day at one pm.
TEST RESULTS
According to Dr. Andrew Kane, University of Florida Coordinator of the Cedar Key testing operation, test results will come to the persons tested as follows. The nasal swab, which tests for the actual COVID-19 disease, necessitates a 72-hour turnaround time. If the test positive, the person will receive a telephone call; if the test is negative, the person will receive an email.
According to Dr. Andrew Kane, University of Florida Coordinator of the Cedar Key testing operation, test results will come to the persons tested as follows. The nasal swab, which tests for the actual COVID-19 disease, necessitates a 72-hour turnaround time. If the test positive, the person will receive a telephone call; if the test is negative, the person will receive an email.
The blood draw identifies antibodies. This test, according to Dr. Kane, is still being validated. When it is validated, individuals will be notified.
Kane reminded Cedar Keyans that this UF team does not diagnose COVID-19. The tests provided are part of a larger research study. If a test comes back positive, UF staff will direct the person tested to contact his own doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
TESTING BENEFITS
This testing benefits all tested Cedar Keyans’ peace of mind. Each will know, at this point in time, if they have contracted the disease or not. Further, this testing serves to establish baseline data for 32625. Additionally, the testing should give the area information to design possible reopening protocols.
This testing benefits all tested Cedar Keyans’ peace of mind. Each will know, at this point in time, if they have contracted the disease or not. Further, this testing serves to establish baseline data for 32625. Additionally, the testing should give the area information to design possible reopening protocols.
DAY TWO TESTING
Tomorrow, May 1, testing will continue from 9 am to 1 pm.
Tomorrow, May 1, testing will continue from 9 am to 1 pm.
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