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As of Saturday, the US had done fewer than 500 tests out of a population of 330 million.

Australia had done over 10,000 with a population of 25 million.


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Oh, and Saturday the CDC stopped publishing how many tests they’ve done.


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Jesus.


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Asleep at the wheel ...
 
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Today at 3M in Minnesota:

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The US does not have enough coronavirus test kits to meet the anticipated demand, Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, a day after providing a more upbeat assessment of the testing situation.

“For those who we believe have been exposed, for those who are showing symptoms, we’ve been able to provide the testing,” he said at a 3M plant in Minnesota, which manufactures the N95 respirator, a face mask used as personal protective equipment against airborne particles, including bacteria and viruses.

“We don’t have enough tests today to meet what we anticipate the demand going forward,” he continued.

“But as more Americans take an interest in this or have concerns about this, we want to make sure they have access to a coronavirus test as well, and we’ve made real progress on that in the last several days.”

Pence also alluded to the cruise ship Grand Princess, which was being held off the coast of California until all on board were tested.

“We’re focused very much on a cruise ship just off the California coast today. The Coast Guard delivered a sufficient number of tests for the passengers on that ship,” he added.

During a meeting Wednesday with diagnostic laboratory CEOs, the veep talked about how many test kits were available but did not mention that there was a shortage.


A few days ago there was this:

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“We have more than 2,500 kits that are being distributed around the country this week that will make more than 1.5 million tests available at hospitals that have requested them, and in areas of the country that have been particularly impacted by the coronavirus,” Pence said then.

The vice president told reporters at the White House Tuesday that a doctor’s order was all that was needed for any American to be tested for the coronavirus.

“We’re issuing new guidance, effective immediately, from the CDC that will make it clear that any clinician or health authority can administer the test,” he said.


https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/...h-coronavirus-tests/


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Indeed, this a phenomenal f-up.

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But Trump has a hunch its not all that bad?


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Oh, and Saturday the CDC stopped publishing how many tests they’ve done.



Take a second and reflect on this.


Remember how critical we were of Chinese data, since the Party’s number one concern was not looking bad?

Now it’s us.


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Oh, and Saturday the CDC stopped publishing how many tests they’ve done.



Take a second and reflect on this.


Remember how critical we were of Chinese data, since the Party’s number one concern was not looking bad?

Now it’s us.


Is this a temporary thing?? How can we put pressure on the CDC to be more open?


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I'm pretty much convinced that it will have to run its course here in the USA, and our only hope is to rely on our ability to self-quarantine, practice good hygiene and hope for the best. There ain't nothing coming from the government to help on this one. That would be socialism. That would be admitting there is a role for government in people's lives. That would cost money, which is better spent by cutting taxes and building walls.

This is truly the GOP's American vision of rugged individuality and isolationism. Too bad it only works for the top 10%.

I know of so many people who are afraid of getting coronavirus, not because of the disease itself but because they can't afford to stay home and not work, and they don't work in jobs with paid vacation or health care.
 
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Today at 3M in Minnesota:

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The US does not have enough coronavirus test kits to meet the anticipated demand, Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, a day after providing a more upbeat assessment of the testing situation.

“For those who we believe have been exposed, for those who are showing symptoms, we’ve been able to provide the testing,” he said at a 3M plant in Minnesota, which manufactures the N95 respirator, a face mask used as personal protective equipment against airborne particles, including bacteria and viruses.

“We don’t have enough tests today to meet what we anticipate the demand going forward,” he continued.

“But as more Americans take an interest in this or have concerns about this, we want to make sure they have access to a coronavirus test as well, and we’ve made real progress on that in the last several days.”

Pence also alluded to the cruise ship Grand Princess, which was being held off the coast of California until all on board were tested.

“We’re focused very much on a cruise ship just off the California coast today. The Coast Guard delivered a sufficient number of tests for the passengers on that ship,” he added.

During a meeting Wednesday with diagnostic laboratory CEOs, the veep talked about how many test kits were available but did not mention that there was a shortage.


A few days ago there was this:

quote:
“We have more than 2,500 kits that are being distributed around the country this week that will make more than 1.5 million tests available at hospitals that have requested them, and in areas of the country that have been particularly impacted by the coronavirus,” Pence said then.

The vice president told reporters at the White House Tuesday that a doctor’s order was all that was needed for any American to be tested for the coronavirus.

“We’re issuing new guidance, effective immediately, from the CDC that will make it clear that any clinician or health authority can administer the test,” he said.


https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/...h-coronavirus-tests/





"...any clinician or health authority can administer the test,”

If they have one.
 
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Oh, and Saturday the CDC stopped publishing how many tests they’ve done.



Take a second and reflect on this.


Remember how critical we were of Chinese data, since the Party’s number one concern was not looking bad?

Now it’s us.


James Fallows made the following clarification:

“Every news report about “infection levels” in US should come back to this incredible-but-true reality No one has any idea how and where the virus has spread in US, because hardly anyone has been tested.

Chinese officials knew, and concealed for a long time.

US doesn’t know.”


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When all else fails, blame Obama.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politic...us/story?id=69410162


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Still a huge shortage of test kits. That nursing home in WA which is, so far, the epicenter of the disease here still has received only 45 kits despite having 70 staff members with symptoms.

https://twitter.com/rob_mose/s.../1236553696835592193


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Disgraceful!


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