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It's a problem of limited resource allocation. The _point_ is that we have limited tests, so given limited supply why are we wasting the tests on those we think
by blueplanet200 6y ago
It's a problem of limited resource allocation. The _point_ is that we have limited tests, so given limited supply why are we wasting the tests on those we think are sick. The limited supply could still be directed towards asymptomatic carriers. Wouldn't be testing everyone we want, but it's still more valuable than the allocation of tests right now.
- scott00 6y agoIt's far too widespread right now to successfully control via contact tracing and isolation, even if we had infinite testing capacity. The optimal use of testing right now is whatever produces the largest number of positive results, so that large case counts stay in the headlines, helping to ensure political support for stay at home orders. And that's more or less how the tests are being allocated.