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elfbrewery
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Covid-19 testing
Maybe this question has been asked/answered already, but does anyone know where in BCS one can get a Covid-19 test?
Many thanks!
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BigBearRider
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In Cabo you can get them at Blue Net, Hospiten, and AMC. Plus, I’m sure a bunch of other places. You have to pay.
I’m sure there are tests available in La Paz and other places as well.
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elfbrewery
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I was hoping for testing somewhere closer to Mulege. More info would be appreciated.
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motoged
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Limited testing locations might parallel the availability of medical resources for infected individuals.
What would you do if you were able to get a test and the results were positive....and you were in Mulege area?
Don't believe everything you think....
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AKgringo
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I wonder if any testing is available at the airport in Loreto?
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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elfbrewery
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Yes, of course, if someone should test positive, one should know where to go.
I'm beginning to believe self-testing (no kit) is the first recourse, because it may be difficult to get an actual test. I'm hoping someone knows
whether Loreto or Santa Rosalia would be able to test and care for someone with Covid. Naturally, it depends on age and health of victim.
Just searching for answers.
Thanks.
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Bob and Susan
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testing thursdays at the hospital in mulege
im surprised no one in town told you
why do you need a test... are you sick?
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elfbrewery
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Thanks for info. No, I'm not sick. Just was asked this question and decided to find out what I could.
Thank you, Nomads.
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AKgringo
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A reason for testing
If I would have flown back to Anchorage for Christmas with my family, I would have needed to produce a fresh, negative covid19 test at the airport, or
be tested right there at my expense. I would also be required to quarantine until the results are confirmed.
I am not sure if the instant tests are now replacing the lab tests. I think Hawaii and other destinations also require a recent test, probably more
will follow.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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motoged
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Are you currently in the Mulege area or scouting for (near ?) future travel ?
I hear from Nomads that infections have been reported in Mulege and Bahia Asuncion.... not sure what medical assistance they are getting.
Don't believe everything you think....
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elfbrewery
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Here in the Mulege area.
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motoged
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Have you asked the local health authority about testing? I would imagine they would have current information regarding testing and how many cases
have been reported.
Maybe you can be the "boots on the ground" for what you find out about the area and report back to us.
Don't believe everything you think....
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defrag4
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Medelab in Loreto is doing them I believe, give them a call to confirm
Address: Calle Ayuntamiento S/N entre Héroes de Independencia y, Padre Kino, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 2PM ⋅ Reopens 4PM
Phone: +52 613 135 2797
https://www.facebook.com/MedelabLoreto/
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elfbrewery
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Just heard from a friend and his wife, who got tested a couple months ago, that
"[medical] people came down from Santa Rosalia to do the test [at the clinic in Mulege on Thursdays]. We arrived, went into the clinic, were checked
in --Blood pressure, temperature, oxygen level, etc. -- and waited for the test. Two long 'Q-tips', one for the two nostrils, and one for the back of
the throat. Samples placed in 'sterile?' tubes. Doctor came and consulted with us; said neither of us had any symptoms but sent us to the 'lab' -
owned by his wife - where she took blood samples. Said they would have the Chinavirus test results on Saturday, send them to him and he would contact
us. Neither of us showed any of the common symptoms of the virus. We were still living in our 'casita' in town due to the summer heat of early
October, so he suggested we stay home and keep quiet. Called Saturday said we had both tested 'positive' and suggested we self-isolate for a week or
so and if we started having 'problems' to contact him. We did as advised, never felt ill at all, and after about 10 days from the test, started
living life again. We heard later that all nine of those tested that morning were 'positive'. As far as 'treatment', none was offered or needed. Our
lifestyle was virtually uninterrupted and corresponded to several others we know who had similar
experiences. "
Golly. Not bad for being 78 years old, too.
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AKgringo
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Nine out of nine tests were positive? My medical expertise never got past advanced first aid, but I would be willing to bet that all nine of those
tested, would now test negative for antibodies!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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pacificobob
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Quote: Originally posted by elfbrewery  | Just heard from a friend and his wife, who got tested a couple months ago, that
"[medical] people came down from Santa Rosalia to do the test [at the clinic in Mulege on Thursdays]. We arrived, went into the clinic, were checked
in --Blood pressure, temperature, oxygen level, etc. -- and waited for the test. Two long 'Q-tips', one for the two nostrils, and one for the back of
the throat. Samples placed in 'sterile?' tubes. Doctor came and consulted with us; said neither of us had any symptoms but sent us to the 'lab' -
owned by his wife - where she took blood samples. Said they would have the Chinavirus test results on Saturday, send them to him and he would contact
us. Neither of us showed any of the common symptoms of the virus. We were still living in our 'casita' in town due to the summer heat of early
October, so he suggested we stay home and keep quiet. Called Saturday said we had both tested 'positive' and suggested we self-isolate for a week or
so and if we started having 'problems' to contact him. We did as advised, never felt ill at all, and after about 10 days from the test, started
living life again. We heard later that all nine of those tested that morning were 'positive'. As far as 'treatment', none was offered or needed. Our
lifestyle was virtually uninterrupted and corresponded to several others we know who had similar
experiences. "
Golly. Not bad for being 78 years old, too.
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"chinavirus"? i prefer "trumpvirus" stay well.
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Alm
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They followed indeed. As of 11.59 pm January 6 2021 everybody flying to Canada must show negative test taken within 72 hours prior to boarding the
plane. I don't see an exemption for returning citizens or perm residents, so it must be for everybody. Unless you return from UAE or Korea where this
is done same day, it could be a problem taking a test and getting a printed result within 72 hours. If you're positive you lose your plane ticket.
Ground crossing from the US is still an option for Canadian citizens and PR, which is weird because taking a flight to, say, Seattle and then a
shuttle to Vancouver is more exposure. For non-Canadians ground crossing is out of question, trilateral agreement is enforced on this border,
non-essentials can only fly - in either direction.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/what-air-traveller...
[Edited on 1-6-2021 by Alm]
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elgatoloco
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eastmeetswest
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Back on topic. The Canadian Government has announced as of today, no one can get on a return flight to Canada without a negative Covid test which is
less than 72 hours old. Can we start a list of places where we can get the test along with the cost, location and turnaround time?
We will be looking for a test in the San Jose del Cabo area near the end of the month.
Gracias
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del mar
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this may or may not help but up here in northern baja the go to place for testing are Roma pharmacies....they got those down there?
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