That’s what I’ve been asking! Testing *everybody* isn’t going to do any good-it’s just going to overwhelm our healthcare facilities and then make people panic if the # of cases is high. However, if we’re testing people who are symptomatic, then we’re using our resources wisely.
Should we be comparing the availability of coronavirus tests in the US with that of other countries? Is widespread community testing really the best way to deal with coronavirus? I addressed these questions and others yesterday with the Assistant Surgeon General. WATCHpic.twitter.com/8Xwi14vJfx
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We already know it is crazy contagious; we also know that the vast majority of cases are mild and even *asymtomatic*. So, other than data (“understanding the epidemiology,” as he said), testing for the sake of testing is not going to improve outcomes one iota.
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If only Mr. Trump had accepted test kits from WHO when they were offered.
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The CDC has NEVER done that
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I test today, I’m negative. What happens after that? Do I live in a bubble isolated from the world? No. Of course not. So why did I get tested? I’d have to do one every day. It’s ridiculous
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Even if you're negative some reasonable social distancing is probably not a bad idea, especially if your family or social circle also include at-risk individuals.
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It doesn't need to be "widespread", but there should be testing to know where it is and where it is going. Helps make smart(er) decisions.
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Bottom line, we are behind on testing. Having data helps guide decision making. Or you can just cancel everything....
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“In communities that have transmission, it’s ...important to do enuf testing to understand the epidemiology...that kind of testing is critical,” says the acting surgeon general.
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Pretty much every city has community transmission in the US, so where are the tests?
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