Asked about TX testing level vs. states like NY, Abbott says a few things: TX neg. rate continues to be >90%, Birx has told him TX testing level is "adequate" to inform models & states like NY have tested more due to more deaths & federal resource prioritization that follows.
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"We'll have plenty of testing capability in the state of Texas," Abbott says, echoing Hellerstedt on testing: "Testing is helpful, especially to isolate those who have it, but testing is not a solution. The solution is one thing, and that is to follow" stay-at-home orders, etc.
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Testing is an essential part of the solution. If people think the virus is not around, they are less likely to limit interactions. When officials dont know where the virus is, they dont know where to target very limited limited resources (PPE). Cant get back to work w/o testing.
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