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Isn't data what we need in order to learn for now and the future?
Also testing gives peace of mind. Knowing you got/had it, or you've got a cold
There just aren't the resources to test everyone. There never will be enough kits or enough medical staff, who are desperately needed for people who are properly going to be in need of medical help.
Also, we already know from China that the more you're exposed to the virus the more likely you are to get it, and the more serious your symptoms will be, so mass testing would put front line medical workers at risk of serious illness or death.
For most people coronavirus will be pretty mild and you can look after yourself at home.
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so mass testing would put front line medical workers at risk of serious illness or death.
I wonder if this is true. I suspect not, given that S Korea seems to be currently held as having the best response to the virus. I imagine that mass testing would absolutely allow you to deploy your medical staff much more appropriately in better targeted ways, which may actually contribute to their safety.
But obviously this is just conjecture - I can see there's a case either way.
christianSpaceman
Isn't data what we need in order to learn for now and the future?
Also testing gives peace of mind. Knowing you got/had it, or you've got a cold