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And now this.

Apr 22, 2020 12:59PM PDT

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Cheap and quick personal test
Apr 22, 2020 1:38PM PDT

given that, as I understand it, so many are walking around out there unaware of their own infection. We just learned from governor's daily briefing that many cases have uncovered by use of a simple "oximeter". These are the devices that you may have had placed on a finger to determine your oxygen level. Generally, you should read a % in the high 90s. There are those who have "walking pneumonia" who are unaware of the severity of their own condition who show decreased levels of oxygen as do those who have covid but are not feeling symptoms. These devices generally run under 10 bucks. Older adults (such as ourselves) should have one of these as well as a blood pressure device. I have both. Easy to use and fun to play with. Happy

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Yeah, quite a gadget. 30 years ago I worked for
Apr 22, 2020 5:59PM PDT

a mfr of an early model. The biggest market was in treating preemies, who often have breathing problems. SOP before that was a blood draw several times a day.
By now it should be mature technology.

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reason for some vodka?
Apr 22, 2020 8:23PM PDT

alcohol beverages sipped along during the day will keep the "stickiness" factor of blood reduced. Of course, coumadine will too.

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RE: reason for some vodka?
Apr 22, 2020 8:33PM PDT

Reason for MORE vodka Devil