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Dr. Lorraine Day claims that deep nasal swabs are designed to deposit nanoparticles near the brain's cribriform plate rather than just collecting samples. The hosts question why invasive swabs are used if the virus is supposedly prevalent enough in saliva to be spread by singing or shouting.
Logan Airport Testing, Swab Infection Theories, PCR Accuracy
Logan International Airport in Boston plans to implement mandatory COVID-19 testing for passengers in November. There is skepticism regarding the medical significance of nasal swabs, as the presence of viral material in the nostrils does not necessarily indicate a systemic infection. Some suggest that the testing system is "rigged" on the back end through cycle thresholds, making physical infection of swabs unnecessary for generating high case numbers.
COVID-19 Testing Experience, President Trump Nasal Swab
President Trump describes the physical discomfort of the initial deep-nasal COVID-19 test, comparing it to a probe going "under the eye." He contrasts this with the newer, less invasive Abbott Labs test that provides results in minutes. The hosts criticize the media for failing to explain the logistical and physical realities of mass testing to the public.
