12 March 2020

The US imposed a travel ban with Europe. The UK is transitioning from the from the containment to delay phase of dealing with the spread of the Coronavirus. However, major differences exist in the level of testing between countries. And, there’s a strong correlation between testing and discovery of infected cases. If you don’t look, you won’t find!

The low level of testing in the United States is a concern, and reflects the government’s complacent approach in addressing the issue. Despite its high-quality health care system, the United States will also confront issues about the payment of testing and the high level of uninsured individuals. This suggests that the number of infected US residents may still rise sharply, with implications for public health and the global economy.