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Remember that #COVID19 nose swab test you took? What happened to the swab? If it was processed with a PCR test, there’s a 10% chance that it ended up in a lab for genomic sequencing analysis. Learn more about the process and its importance: bit.ly/3sJOkoC

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Our

video tweet led to some confusion. To clarify: CDC and our partners conduct genome sequencing analysis of the virus that causes COVID-19. Sequencing of the virus helps identify and monitor the spread and impact of variants. bit.ly/3oY5b62

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Well, this is a concerning development. Was the intent provided upfront in a disclosure? I would not have agreed to releasing my DNA!

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Sounds illegal to me!

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Translation... We now own your DNA Do you trust us?

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It’s not your DNA it’s the genome of the VIRUS.

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Of the virus…. Please specify you are talking about genome sequencing of the virus, not the person. 🤦‍♂️

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If known about this I would not given the test for you to used without compensation or authorization,

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I didn’t consent to that.. good thing after the first one I decided I’m never doing it again

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And everyone is worried about Putin

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I thought this was just a conspiracy theory?

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Pretty sure I didn't consent to that.

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Never took a swab test so it’s nice to know that you don’t have my data to use illegally.

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I'm sorry, what?

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glad I never took a test and never will

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no one consented to this. feels like a fat class action lawsuit.

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They have been doing this with yearly Flu viruses for years!

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Do you have signed consent forms for every single DNA sample? Hope so, otherwise I am not sure how this is legal.

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Alex Jones was....

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I don't remember giving you permission to do this

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They’re looking at the viruses genetic code to track mutations, not yours.

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It’s all so predictable isn’t it?

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In a lab of what country?

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Genomic sequencing OF THE VIRUS!! Another unforced error. Please hire

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Exactly what I was wondering as soon as I read this! Is the

storing PATIENT genomic?!!

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once upon a time this was considered fringe and loony conspiracy theory...

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Is this supposed to be a comfort

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Hiss

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The CDC’s legal team after this tweet was sent out.

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I think they are using to track virus not your DNA. You really need to read the story not the headline and assume a fact not in evidence

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Gee just 10% chance huh, sure pal

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Glad I never took a covid test and never will.

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Abolish the CDC

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Did you get permission?

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