The blunt instrument versus near-future fine tuning of Public Health policy based on extent of testing. If we do not know who is infected, how can we decide to change our approach? Rapid tests in development are sorely needed.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 24, 2020

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In global fight vs. virus, over 1.5 billion told: Stay home

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