But most viruses spread when asymptomatic
That was the point of the original article. The only proof they had of that so far was incorrect.
If it's s bureaucratic ministry, rather than people on the ground, *screw 'em*.
There are trillions of dollars at stake. Who cares about a few flu victims ? (the vermin and their Wormtongues say)
Yes, but emphasis on it is too early to be certain of ANYthing including this article.