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What percentage of dancers have had Covid?

Aug 23, 2020, 10:09 PM

I was talking to a dancer who wanted to meet OTC, but she works in a club in Atlanta that is open. I think business is down, but it sounds like it's more older big spenders not coming in while volume of traffic in the club is ok. I was thinking though about what the risk of exposure from meeting a dancer who is actively working.? I keep seeing these numbers for college students having very high infection rates, and I would think strippers in Atlanta would have a higher risk of exposure if they've actually been working since June when they opened up again.

She says no one has had it, but she might not know and her demographic is a pretty decent bet to have been asymptomatic if they did. I was half considering offering to pay for a Covid antibody test when she and maybe another girl or two I know goes in for monthly STD screening which I know they do. I guess maybe I'm neurotic about such things. I'm missing my favorite activities, but I really don't want this virus. I know some possibilities, but I'd fee a lot better if I could find one of them who has already had it.

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wallanon5 years ago

"I was half considering offering to pay for a Covid antibody test when she and maybe another girl or two I know goes in for monthly STD screening which I know they do."

Why not? If you think they'll do it and knowing the results will make you feel more comfortable, bring it up.

"I guess maybe I'm neurotic about such things."

Being aware and concerned is a natural reaction to this fucked up COVID situation. But all that's really going to matter in the end are the actions you take and their consequences.

"I'm missing my favorite activities, but I really don't want this virus."

It sounds like you already have your answer. If you want an effective way to avoid the virus, just stay away from people.

6235 years ago

I had that test at a testing lab and paid $10 so not sure what would hold you back

boomer795 years ago

I paid 140 for mine. Mainly I thought it might be viewed as a strange request. I do suspect that it’s gone around the dancer population in Atlanta a lot even if they dont know it. I base this on what I’m hearing about college students in the area.

Cashman12345 years ago

The issue with college students is the large parties held in many off campus houses. They don’t wear masks, and are in packed houses (way beyond any distancing guidelines). Those are perfect locations to spread the virus.

However, if this dancer is a commuter to college, she might just drive to school and take classes. Eliminating dorm life and college parties helps a lot.

You sound like you have a good plan. If she gets tested, that should provide a (possibly small) degree of confidence.

wallanon5 years ago

"Mainly I thought it might be viewed as a strange request."

We're strip club customers. Think about the requests these girls get on the daily. Unless this is a "last straw" type of situation where you're already on thin ice, it shouldn't be a big deal to ask (and in your case offer to pay).