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The Importance of COVID-19 Testing
08:31 - 21:47 (13:15)
The Omicron variant is causing mild or no symptoms in vaccinated individuals, allowing them to unknowingly spread the virus to vulnerable populations. Frequent testing is necessary for workplaces and schools to continue operating safely, but it has also led to excessive inventory levels and waste.
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Public health experts stress the critical role of testing in the COVID-19 pandemic response, both with vaccination and in general infection control measures.
08:31 - 13:07 (04:36)
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Public health experts stress the critical role of testing in the COVID-19 pandemic response, both with vaccination and in general infection control measures. A major test manufacturer, Abbott Laboratories, reportedly destroyed millions of tests with limited shelf lives.
ChapterThe Importance of COVID-19 Testing
EpisodeA Covid Testing Crisis, Again
PodcastThe Daily
Despite urging people to get vaccinated, experts point out that millions of tests will still be needed as the US heads into the holiday season, but there is currently a shortage of accessible and affordable testing kits.
13:07 - 18:45 (05:37)
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Despite urging people to get vaccinated, experts point out that millions of tests will still be needed as the US heads into the holiday season, but there is currently a shortage of accessible and affordable testing kits. This is due to a delayed start and a shift of focus from testing to vaccines.
ChapterThe Importance of COVID-19 Testing
EpisodeA Covid Testing Crisis, Again
PodcastThe Daily
The two main reasons why Covid testing is important are for people to continue their daily lives and to not unknowingly pass the virus onto more vulnerable people.
18:45 - 21:47 (03:01)
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The two main reasons why Covid testing is important are for people to continue their daily lives and to not unknowingly pass the virus onto more vulnerable people. Testing is especially important now that Omicron is present, as it can cause mild or no symptoms in those who are vaccinated but still makes them carriers for others.