During this strange time, most of us sound like graduates of Coronavirus 101, rattling off soundbites: spreads through droplets, lives on metal for five days, washes away with soapy water after two Happy Birthdays.
We’ve also learned the importance of virus testing for both diagnosing and tracking the epidemic. That’s the only way to uncover the true extent of this microscopic menace.
But why do some well-resourced countries have more tests than others? Why isn’t testing available to everyone? The answers have to do with timing, logistics, gathering the raw material and having the expertise to do the tests accurately.
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