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TTS Guidance on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

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Talent Testing Service (TTS) has been at the forefront in providing best-in-class testing services since 2005 in order to achieve one primary mission – the safety of the Adult Performers. We have been monitoring the constantly evolving global events surrounding the Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).

We are basing our recommendations by following the guidance documents of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) information and adhering to CDC guidance.

How is the Virus Spread?

According to the CDC, the virus is mainly spread person to person, particularly when they are
within six (6) feet of each other. The primary way is when an infected person sneezes or coughs and
their droplets land on a nearby person’s mouth or nose or are inhaled into their lungs.
Another way is when a person touches a surface where the virus is, then touching his or her own
mouth, nose or eyes.

What are the Symptoms?

Patients typically have mild to severe respiratory symptoms, such as a cough and difficulty breathing, as well as a fever.  As with other viruses, people who are elderly and/or have underlying health conditions are more at risk.

What is the Risk for Contracting COVID-19?

In the United States, there were about 260 cases and 14 deaths as of March 6th. Thirteen (13) of these were in the state of Washington. Since mid-December, there have been 102,000 cases reported worldwide with about 80% of those cases reported in China.

Most of the people who contract COVID-19 recover in a matter of days, oftentimes at home, according to health officials. Symptoms can be more serious for the elderly and people with underlying health conditions. The overall death rate is about 3 percent.

TTS Preventive Measures, Recommendations & Outlook

  • • Effective Monday, March 16th we will be providing hand sanitizing pens to all talents that
    visit our Miami, Northridge, Las Vegas, and Oakland facilities. 00 Please note that these are in limited supply.
  •  We strongly recommend that all talent pre-register their visit to TTS Miami, Northridge, Las
    Vegas and Oakland locations online via our website at www.talenttestingservice.com. This will speed up your visit to the facility and minimize exposure if any.

Talents that have recently traveled to countries with restrictions such as China, Hong Kong,
Japan, Iran, Korea, Macau, Singapore, and the EU agree to not engage in personal contact with other talents for at least 14 days while monitoring for symptoms from home to limit the potential spread of the virus.

Please click here for an updated list of countries with restrictions.

If you feel sick with the symptoms mentioned above or any others, do not shoot and stay home.  If you develop symptoms during the 14-day window such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, please: 

  • Contact your agent and/or producer immediately to cancel any shoots you have scheduled.
    Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead
    and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
  • Avoid contact with others.
  • Do not travel while sick. Some travel areas have implemented quarantines of those found with symptoms of illness.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
  • Clean your hands frequently with alcohol sanitizer or soap with water if soiled.

About Talent Testing Service, Inc. (TTS)
As the leader in setting testing standards for the industry, Talent Testing Service, Inc. (TTS)
consistently offers talents safe, courteous, affordable and convenient testing through wholly-owned
subsidiaries or collaborating sites. Since 2005, TTS has provided the most advanced infectious molecular testing for the adult industry. TTS is a privately held company with headquarters in
Miami, Florida and subsidiary offices in Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA and Las Vegas, NV.

 

Manwin changes their mind again

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Manwin Reverses Decision on Accepting TTS Results

{source} Manwin released a statement this morning announcing that it has reversed its previous stance concerning accepting test results on its sets from Talent Testing Service. The complete statement follows:

“Further to an announcement made on July 10, 2012, and after much consideration, Manwin has changed its stance with regards to Talent Testing Services.

“As previously announced, and as of July 1st, Manwin abides by new health standards and procedures. The requirements oblige adult entertainers, performing in scenes commissioned for Manwin brands, to provide health tests that are no older than 15 days.”The health tests must be FDA approved for HIV testing, namely the HIV-1 Aptima RNA Qualitive Assay, and its results must appear in the APHSS database.

“Manwin agrees with the APHSS standards and protocols, because they suit industry needs. In addition, Manwin is comfortable working with approved testing services, with procedures and protocols Manwin has reviewed and supported, as is the case with APHSS approved testing facilities.

“Furthermore, Manwin requires the testing services to provide the assistance of a full-time doctor on staff, so that the patients who request it can get their tests analyzed and administered, while also getting the care they need in case of a positive test.

“Due to the reasons stated above, at this time, Manwin will not accept STI test results originating from TTS. However, Manwin hopes to continue discussions with TTS, to come to an agreement that will allow them to work together.

“Though TTS is not part of the APHSS program, APHSS and TTS agreed on terms which allowed TTS to provide performer test results to the APHSS information bank, without joining the program. Manwin feels that this is a great step forward.

“For now, and until an agreement can be reached, performers will not be able to submit test results from TTS in order to shoot for a Manwin owned brand.

“With regards to the Performer Subsidy Fund, performers may still be reimbursed for partial costs of tests done at TTS, if TTS continues to submit test results to the APHSS program.

“The PSF was conceived by Manwin, and administered by the Free Speech Coalition. Through the Fund, performers may receive a monthly subsidy to help with STI testing costs.”