Testing a lot of people is crucial to seeing where the virus is going and identifying hot spots before they get out of hand. Experts see extensive testing as a key part of safely reopening schools, businesses and sports. The nation’s testing capacity has expanded from where it was only a few months ago, but public health experts believe it must grow far more to bring the virus under control. Yet there is broad consensus that the current level of testing is inadequate and that any decrease in testing is a worrisome move in the wrong direction. “We are doing the appropriate amount of testing now to reduce the spread, flatten the curve, save lives,” he said this week.

Source: New York Times August 15, 2020 09:00 UTC