By Keith Collins, NYT
September 20, 2020
CALIFORNIANS ARE GETTING PLAYED BY THE POLITICS OF FEAR (PANAMA)
Aside from current testing levels, another important indicator of a state’s testing performance is its positive test rate, which is the percent of tests that come back positive. Lower rates suggest that testing is more widespread and that it is not limited to those with severe symptoms. Positive rates should be at or below 5 percent for at least 14 days before a state or country can safely reopen, according to the World Health Organization. In the United States, the current positive rate is 5 percent.
CALIFORNIA IS CURRENTLY AT 2.8% - well below the 5% threshold. No excuses. Must open schools (especially elementary) to in-person instruction.
September 20, 2020
Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing?
The number of daily coronavirus tests conducted in the United States is only 72 percent of the level necessary to mitigate the spread of the virus, according to estimates by researchers at the Harvard Global Health Institute.
www.nytimes.com
CALIFORNIANS ARE GETTING PLAYED BY THE POLITICS OF FEAR (PANAMA)
Aside from current testing levels, another important indicator of a state’s testing performance is its positive test rate, which is the percent of tests that come back positive. Lower rates suggest that testing is more widespread and that it is not limited to those with severe symptoms. Positive rates should be at or below 5 percent for at least 14 days before a state or country can safely reopen, according to the World Health Organization. In the United States, the current positive rate is 5 percent.
CALIFORNIA IS CURRENTLY AT 2.8% - well below the 5% threshold. No excuses. Must open schools (especially elementary) to in-person instruction.
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