News Conor McKenna tests positive for COVID-19 - Wait, what?

[Kouta2Fev]

So what was the point of starting the whole season if a negative test isn't enough? The AFL are acting on the Department of Health's advice.

A carrier usually means someone that has the virus, but is asymptomatic (eg Connor McKenna).
Because he is a carrier, the rest of the players are isolating for 48 hours until it is determined that they do not have the virus. If it comes back negative, it means they didn't catch the virus from McKenna.

McKenna tested negative 5 times, meaning he caught it this week.

ive already explained why you are wrong. I don’t like the situation anymore than you do

 

[blue harvest]

makes no difference. You can test negative, still be a carrier and pass it on.

If you are not going to trust a negative test then why bother testing at all?

 

[JayJ20]

Apparently Stephen Dank conducted the Wednesday test though. So does that count?

That was so funny

 

[iameviljez]

If you are not going to trust a negative test then why bother testing at all?

Because we really, really, really want to have footy, and it's better than nothing.

 

[Kouta2Fev]

If you are not going to trust a negative test then why bother testing at all?

because if you test positive there are things you can do to manage the severity of the illness and you can also start contact tracing asap

 

[Ambrosia]

If you are not going to trust a negative test then why bother testing at all?

It’s more a sense of not trusting it when you know they’ve come into contact with an active case

 

[zacz]

So what was the point of starting the whole season if a negative test isn't enough? The AFL are acting on the Department of Health's advice.

The issue is that you won't show up positive on a test for at least a few days (and in some cases up to two weeks) after being exposed. This is why contacts are asked to isolate for two weeks post exposure even if they receive a negative result when tested straight away.

 

[blue harvest]

nope. My best mate is. A very very good one. Called him as soon as I read the tweet and said explain this to me

AFL may not fellow best practice. That is based on eliminating as much risk as possible. Doesn’t mean the AFL has to do that

I'm calling bs.

 

[HairyO]

not correct. Different studies show different results. We don’t even know if 14 days is the max incubation period. There is so much they don’t know about Covid

Why didnt you answer my question? Number of cases of the many millions worldwide where what you are saying has been proven?

I believe the number is 0. At least, the WHO has said that. And every country study has shown no cases.

But maybe its happened somewhere and we dont know. Reason enough to shut down the world, yes?

 

[Sin City]

The lengths Essendon will go to just to avoid playing Carlton.

They love finding ways to get us into the top 8. The four points from their forfeit next week will help us, feels like 2013 again

 

[Kwality]

Not sure what that has to do with whether something is out of control. If WA had 25 new cases today would Victoria be in control or out of control?

State v State is a p155ing comp - put simply our 2 biggest cities have a need to manage their problems & they are.
It demonstrates the reality of opening our international borders.

 

[Kouta2Fev]

Why didnt you answer my question? Number of cases of the many millions worldwide where what you are saying has been proven?

I believe the number is 0. At least, the WHO has said that. And every country study has shown no cases.

But maybe its happened somewhere and we dont know. Reason enough to shut down the world, yes?

you trust the WHO? Interesting

Studies are still being done. Many have contradicted each other. The simple fact is we know very little about this virus.

What I am saying is what you do to minimise as much risk as possible. That’s the medical view.

my personal view is let it rip and deal with the sick. But I’m not a doctor so...

 

[Kouta2Fev]

I'm calling bs.

so basically unless a post equates with what you think you know you call bs. Good o

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

you trust the WHO? Interesting

Studies are still being done. Many have contradicted each other. The simple fact is we know very little about this virus.

What I am saying is what you do to minimise as much risk as possible. That’s the medical view.

my personal view is let it rip and deal with the sick. But I’m not a doctor so...

That's working well for Sweden.

 

[blue harvest]

so basically unless a post equates with what you think you know you call bs. Good o

The join date has something to do with it.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

if VIC becomes a hot bed for covid again, its gonna force the AFL's hand into having to do this

They cant postpone the season for another 4 weeks if VIC goes into lockdown

They might have to if other states refuse to take them in.

 

[Kouta2Fev]

That's working well for Sweden.

im a survival of the fittest type. Probably good I don’t make policy decisions

 

[Andrew Mc]

They could have pushed only one (suns to 3pm) and moved the 6pm game to gabba

Would be logistics around camera crews, ground staff, etc, that they'd also need to sort out with the other game at the GABBA.

 

[Kouta2Fev]

The join date has something to do with it.

yeah totes I joined yesterday cause I knew the Dons would stuff it up for everyone and I wanted to have some fun

reddit conspiracy for you

 

[iameviljez]

my personal view is let it rip and deal with the sick. But I’m not a doctor so...

Have you seen what this virus is capable of? It overwhelms our capacity to deal with the sick.

 

[gingernuts]

Corona virus kills people afl should have had the goolies to cancel season, but no, Gillon is piss weak.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

im a survival of the fittest type. Probably good I don’t make policy decisions

Basically doing nothing sacrifices many of the older population.

 

[JayJ20]

The issue is that you won't show up positive on a test for at least a few days (and in some cases up to two weeks) after being exposed. This is why contacts are asked to isolate for two weeks post exposure even if they receive a negative result when tested straight away.

Well the AFL season shouldn't have begun if that's what we're going with.

The incubation period of the virus means the time it takes for the onset of symptoms after exposure. It doesn't mean the time it takes for a test to return positive. Again, if we're going to doubt the actual accuracy of the test, then there's no point in testing.

The players are already self-isolating for 48 hours. That should be enough.

They'll trace who had contact with Connor McKenna for sure and take the necessary measures. The AFL are acting on the Department on Health's advice.

 

[The 747]

you trust the WHO? Interesting

Studies are still being done. Many have contradicted each other. The simple fact is we know very little about this virus.

What I am saying is what you do to minimise as much risk as possible. That’s the medical view.

my personal view is let it rip and deal with the sick. But I’m not a doctor so...

Not disputing the idea or your friend's perspective but minimising risk is not really workable in a complete sense. If we adopted this approach we would never drive a car, get on a place, turn on a BBQ, use a knife and so on. There is always a judgment call on what the risk appetite is.

 

[Crankyhawk]

Potentially could just be played on Monday/Tuesday assuming no more positives. How likely that is I have no idea.

Well, they did shorten quarters so multiple games could be played with short turn around. So reschedule/ postpone Essendon matches and do more later in year. No doubt other clubs will eventually be in same boat.