There is a need for daily increase in testing We have come far. From officials that started testing in the beginning of the pandemic in March there were about 5,270 tests done daily nationally. By the end of May the number has increased to over 400,000 tests done per day nationally per the COVIUD Tracking project. If we are to reopen in these phases there needs to be over 900,000 tests done daily. We have come far but more needs to be done. Per Scott Becker, CEO of the Association of public Health Laboratories, “ Week after week things do a little better.”
I do realize that there is much in the news that is overshadowing COVID right now. I do know that “ Racism in any form is never okay and should never be tolerated. “ I feel sad as an American at this moment. However I do not want to lose focus on a health crisis . As we protest racism is pose a dire health threat for continuation of the spread of this virus. You have seen thousands of people throng to the streets. Some are masked and some are unmasked. These are among the largest public gatherings since the country’s shutdown We must use caution. If you are to protest, do it with a mask. The risk of transmission is low in open spaces, but wherever there is a gathering, the risk gets higher. “ We can have peaceful protests which are needed right now. The risk of this pandemic should NOT keep people away from peaceful protesting against racism.
When violence, looting and fires erupt, the use of law enforcement measures as tear gas, smoke and other irritants could make people more susceptible to infection and worsen health conditions per health officials
There is a potential for a increase in COVID cases. Be smart Wear a mask
Until tomorrow…
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