Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

tigerwillow1

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This video exceeds my attention span and available time. I'll report what I think I heard from the first 20 minutes, totally open to correction.

  • The technology exists for a very inexpensive covid test that can be administered at home and gives fast results.
  • It's very insensitive compared to the approved tests, but certainly better than no test at all.
  • The low cost would allow a massive testing base, and daily testing would be feasible.
  • Even with the low sensitivity, somebody who is a candidate to spread the virus would likely get a positive report.
  • In the currently regulatory environment, there's no incentive for anybody to manufacture these tests.

Assuming the technical info is correct, I think there are two reasons this test will not be allowed:
1. Governments would lose a capability to track and control people.
2. Nothing in it for big pharma profits.
 

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Why can't we accept that we won't be number one in every category? Russia claims having the first vaccine. Who want's to fly with me to Russia? :rofl:
I hear the Russian dolls are Russian dolls ;)
 

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In the US, big-a$$ corporations decide what is best for its people. In Russia, Putin decides what is best for his people. Forget about the Space Race. Its about the Vaccine Race now; and if Russia can prove its safety and efficacy, the Kremlin should be crowned. ;)
In the US, everyone is preoccupied with a plethora of various issues. These distractions (especially the lack of maturity) will only bog this nation down further.
 

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The USA is no longer a breathing ground; it is a breeding ground if you know what I mean ;)
 

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Director-General had to get approval before making these remarks ;)
 

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Director had to get approval from Xi before making these remarks ;)
 
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