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Biden's Plan to Reduce COVID-19 Testing Costs
1:04:47 - 1:16:26 (11:39)
President Biden plans to reduce the cost of PCR tests by 35%, decrease the cost of antigen tests, and produce 280 million tests with $2 billion in funding. However, some may still doubt the government's trustworthiness if they offer incentives to get vaccinated while breakthrough cases continue to occur.
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President Biden plans to reduce the cost of PCR tests by 35%, as well as scaling up the use of antigen tests and investing $2 billion into testing.
1:04:47 - 1:07:05 (02:17)
Summary
President Biden plans to reduce the cost of PCR tests by 35%, as well as scaling up the use of antigen tests and investing $2 billion into testing. However, the idea of vaccinate or test is questioned as vaccinated individuals can still transmit the virus.
ChapterBiden's Plan to Reduce COVID-19 Testing Costs
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key to successful vaccination campaigns is to inspire people with transparency and real communication rather than trying to trick them into taking the vaccine.
1:07:05 - 1:08:52 (01:47)
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The key to successful vaccination campaigns is to inspire people with transparency and real communication rather than trying to trick them into taking the vaccine. People need to be informed about all the uncertainties and difficult decisions of the vaccine and be presented with science-based solutions.
ChapterBiden's Plan to Reduce COVID-19 Testing Costs
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the ongoing debate around the efficacy of vaccination vs testing to stop the transmission of COVID-19.
1:08:52 - 1:12:32 (03:39)
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The podcast discusses the ongoing debate around the efficacy of vaccination vs testing to stop the transmission of COVID-19. While some argue that the recent increase in rapid tests is a bold move, others find the vaccinate or test policy confusing as vaccines are not entirely effective in stopping transmission.
ChapterBiden's Plan to Reduce COVID-19 Testing Costs
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Some of the biggest diagnostic companies in the world are not selling their tests in the United States due to FDA requirements, causing uncertainty and fear around vaccines.
1:12:32 - 1:16:26 (03:54)
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Some of the biggest diagnostic companies in the world are not selling their tests in the United States due to FDA requirements, causing uncertainty and fear around vaccines. Masks and vaccines have become heavily politicized, causing a split between red and blue states on their use.