The random tests and numbers - how effective and useful are they
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/misconceptions-are-keeping-people-away-from-testing-say-expert-panels/article32440495.ece
The report states that people are keeping away from getting tested. And that testing at doorstep is what is required (experts talk). There is another news report which shows a person in a two wheeler, wearing mask, stopped by a BBMP(Bangalore civic agency) person and directing her to get tested at the center. This is like the people wearing a white coat with BP monitors and syringes in parks, asking walkers to get tested for BP and blood sugar.
In the first couple of months of since the outbreak, this was understandable. But after 5 months, forcing people who have absolutely no symptoms and are going about their normal routine, to get tested, is something which is not acceptable.
There is cost and effort involved in collection, testing, reporting etc. instead, use this cost and effort to setup testing centers in every ward so that people who have symptoms and want to get tested can do so easily, and at the same time improve the health facilities. and ensure that crowded places are monitored or steps to increase open spaces.
As for the daily numbers being reported, it would make more sense if there is additional information on the basis on which people are being tested. Is it those who have symptoms and coming to get tested or is it just some random testing which is being done just because someone in authority asked them to do so. For, if someone is tested on day one and the result is negative. what if the person goes around the town without masks or does not maintain social distancing, will the authorities test the person again? If so, how often and when? for this is a never ending cycle.
Let us stop being overcautious and start thinking logically instead of fearfully. more
The report states that people are keeping away from getting tested. And that testing at doorstep is what is required (experts talk). There is another news report which shows a person in a two wheeler, wearing mask, stopped by a BBMP(Bangalore civic agency) person and directing her to get tested at the center. This is like the people wearing a white coat with BP monitors and syringes in parks, asking walkers to get tested for BP and blood sugar.
In the first couple of months of since the outbreak, this was understandable. But after 5 months, forcing people who have absolutely no symptoms and are going about their normal routine, to get tested, is something which is not acceptable.
There is cost and effort involved in collection, testing, reporting etc. instead, use this cost and effort to setup testing centers in every ward so that people who have symptoms and want to get tested can do so easily, and at the same time improve the health facilities. and ensure that crowded places are monitored or steps to increase open spaces.
As for the daily numbers being reported, it would make more sense if there is additional information on the basis on which people are being tested. Is it those who have symptoms and coming to get tested or is it just some random testing which is being done just because someone in authority asked them to do so. For, if someone is tested on day one and the result is negative. what if the person goes around the town without masks or does not maintain social distancing, will the authorities test the person again? If so, how often and when? for this is a never ending cycle.
Let us stop being overcautious and start thinking logically instead of fearfully. more
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