COVID-19 numbers

[Deleted User 289]

Wuhan To Test All 11 Million Residents After New Coronavirus Cases Emerge

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronaviru ... iveupdates

So by the numbers, one city will administer more tests in 10 days than all of Merica did in 2 months

I don't believe anything that comes out of China about this.

Ousie does.

And admires it.

But still won't move there.

The Chinese government is full of shit. Ok. And? I say numbers shmumbers.
Do people reading this feel the majority of the citizens in this country are smarter and more respectful of one another when it comes to dealing with taking care of ourselves during a pandemic than the majority of the people in China are?
I don't. I know, shame on me!

[ousdahl]

Wuhan To Test All 11 Million Residents After New Coronavirus Cases Emerge

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronaviru ... iveupdates

So by the numbers, one city will administer more tests in 10 days than all of Merica did in 2 months

I don't believe anything that comes out of China about this.

Ousie does.

And admires it.

But still won't move there.

what are your thoughts on the testing numbers in the US?

[DCHawk1]

I don't believe anything that comes out of China about this.

Ousie does.

And admires it.

But still won't move there.

what are your thoughts on the testing numbers in the US?

That we can't force 11 million to get tested whether they like it or not?

[Geezer]

It's called controlling a pandemic.

[ousdahl]

DC, do you mean to suggest that even if we did have more available tests, Mericans would refuse to be tested?

Do you think the level of testing is adequate?

What role do you see played by testing as part of the reopening?

[jfish26]

Ousie does.

And admires it.

But still won't move there.

what are your thoughts on the testing numbers in the US?

That we can't force 11 million to get tested whether they like it or not?

I really do respect that you are very consistent, and principled, on how you approach personal liberties issues. I struggle a lot with how that works on the ground, though, where the bad decisions of a distinct minority can have such catastrophic consequences for everyone else.

I'm not sure there is, or even that there should be, a "right" answer. It does seem logical to me, though, for the choice to forgo testing or to behave badly to come with some cost.

[CrimsonNBlue]

A "public necessity" argument. Would likely have to show substantial need. Government may have an argument here.

[jfish26]

A "public necessity" argument. Would likely have to show substantial need. Government may have an argument here.

And then we're in the religious exemption space.

[CrimsonNBlue]

Yes, perhaps. How about vaccinate them first, then let them file the 1983 claim.

[Deleted User 89]

Ousie does.

And admires it.

But still won't move there.

what are your thoughts on the testing numbers in the US?

That we can't force 11 million to get tested whether they like it or not?

if we actually had 11 million tests, that might be something to talk about

[Deleted User 89]

where’s jenny mccarthy when you need her

[PhDhawk]

I'd like to see how they do that, logistically, in 10 days.

[CrimsonNBlue]

I'd like to see how they do that, logistically, in 10 days.

Tests go to the people instead of vice versa.

[PhDhawk]

I'd like to see how they do that, logistically, in 10 days.

Tests go to the people instead of vice versa.

Every aspect of it though. How many testing machines with what throughput. Who's doing the testing? When/how were they trained? What are the quality controls? This is done by mail, or people go out and administer the test?

I mean, NO other country has come close to something like this, and that's ignoring the timeframe.

[MICHHAWK]

If china says it, it must be true.

[Geezer]

They built 7 hospitals in Wuhan in a week.

[DCHawk1]

They built 7 hospitals in Wuhan in a week.

Your heroes.

[DCHawk1]

It's called controlling a pandemic.

Your heroes

[ousdahl]

Can’t we expect better of Merica?

[Geezer]

Everybody's favorite asshole is online tonight.