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still_one

(92,151 posts)
1. Instead of being honest with the public, they are saying that because they do not have enough
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:35 PM
Mar 2020

tests or resources to do the testing, so they are effectively rationing



mindem

(1,580 posts)
4. Drumph is still playing the numbers game.
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:38 PM
Mar 2020

I wouldn't be surprised to hear they are stockpiling the tests somewhere just to keep the numbers lower.

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
5. There aren't adequate tests, infection is widespread. In case you aren't
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:39 PM
Mar 2020

infected, continue sanitation /hygiene measures and social distancing. Isolate yourself if you show symptoms. Stay as healthy as possible as the healthcare system in places is getting overloaded.

It ducks.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
6. Surely the testing is important if for no other reason than to have
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:40 PM
Mar 2020

accurate reporting numbers. Quoting the numbers as they have been doing is merely a guideline, not the actuality. If people aren't tested, their illness isn't counted, which is exactly as Chump would like to have it. To think...he was nutzzz when the US had all of 15 confirmed cases!



spanone

(135,827 posts)
7. Nobody has ever done a package like this.....shut the fuck up, donnie
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:41 PM
Mar 2020

two weeks ago trump lied and said 'anyone who wants a test gets a test'

GemDigger

(4,305 posts)
8. There are more important people than me that need testing just because I think I might have it.
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:44 PM
Mar 2020

Doctors, nurses, firefighters, emts, police,

 

whistler162

(11,155 posts)
9. How often do you test people not showing symptoms
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 01:47 PM
Mar 2020

hourly or daily? Taking the test is knowing you have it. Taking precautions is knowing you aren't going to get it or give it.

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