Got Covid from the testing center

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Laura Perez

January 29, 2021 16:03

I tested positive for Covid today. The only place I’ve been was to prometric to take my test on Tuesday morning. I’ve tried to call them several times to notify them but their mailbox is full and they haven’t responded to my emails. I am extremely disappointed in prometric for their lack of safety protocols. They do not do temperature checks, they have not changed their occupancy levels, every seat was occupied in the room, and they require you to take off your mask for a photo. I was wary of even taking my test for this very reason. The gross inequity of theses tests is the reason that I got Covid. The at home testing isn’t equitable and requires extra equipment, ie more money to take the test. My computer routinely crashes when I work from home- how is it supposed to handle a test that crashes even when you take it at the testing center. NCARB you need to do better at making the at home testing more accessible to everyone, not just those that can afford the extra equipment. I have been very careful during this pandemic, I don’t go to restaurants or bars, I see my friends in outdoor settings, I wore a KN95 mask to the test, I did everything to avoid the virus. Knowing that I got it because I was taking one of these tests just makes this process even more grueling.

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  Yan-Li Xiong January 30, 2021 20:49

  Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It is absolutely terrifying. I live with at-risk individuals so going to a testing center is absolutely not an option for me.

  I seriously do not know who would downvote this. This is a huge deal..

  I'd be interested to know if they ever get back to you or if they will take responsibility in some way.

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  Daniel Maiel January 31, 2021 02:38

  To be honest, what do you think NCARB can do about this? They give you the option to test at the center, or at home. If neither work for you, maybe you just need to wait it out.

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  Mikeriscica January 31, 2021 03:13

  Please fill out the independent NCARB Survey https://Youngarchitect.com/NCARBsurvey  

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  Yan-Li Xiong January 31, 2021 03:40

  I agree that NCARB probably can't do much, but I think it is useful information about how Prometric is running at least one of their testing centers.

  Flights require negative tests before you can board, and you are in proximity for a possibly longer duration during these tests than some domestic flights. Even my local bakery requires a temperature check upon entering. On top of what can be seen as preventative negligence, it seems likely within Prometric's capabilities to be able to facilitate contact tracing since they have all of the test takers' information.

  Laura, I hope you are able to make a swift and complete recovery.

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  Laura Perez February 01, 2021 22:53

  NCARB said they were going to get in touch with my Prometric center since every time I called they didn't answer and their mailbox was full. I haven't heard back from NCARB about any correspondence. NCARB can at least make sure the testing centers are upholding CDC guidelines. The testing center was full, all seats were occupied which is currently not allowed per my cities COVID 19 regulations. I agree Yan-Li I've seen "less riskier" locations at least do a temperature check, and thank you for the well wishes for my recovery. 

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