In an article in the edition of The Guardian 3/21/20, there is a report of what mass testing for corona virus can do for the control and eradication of infections. The means to accomplish that was through mass testing and isolation of people that had tested positive in a town near Venice, Italy. This town is now completely free of virus. The reason for posting this article is for the purpose of public information and as a call to action. It is hoped that you will draw the attention of your friends and and acquaintances to this news item so that this information may have a positive effect in areas in this country where such control and eradication may still be possible. The basic requirement is sufficient testing material which, of course, are not currently available. Since there is not enough leadership at the top, it is important that this push for testing come from us, from “the grassroots”. It is clear that parts of our government are not in touch with what is needed, but if voters make themselves heard politicians may listen since they rely on us to be voted back into office in the next election. People like us at the bottom of the political ladder have the power to make ourselves heard, but we have to speak to our political representatives and to speak in sufficiently large numbers. And what we obviously need, among many things, is testing, testing, testing and the kits to get that accomplished. So speak, speak loudly, and speak to those who have the power to effect change.
Knowledge is power and so is specific information. Please consider sharing this link with as many people as you can think of. And also, stay safe and well.
Here is the link to the Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/