Question.
Is there an error in your logic because of the lack of testing? Isn’t the increase in numbers a direct result in the increase in testing verifying what is in the population? In other words, could the doubling you are seeing have already happened?
I thought the experts are saying we need to see the results later next week to see the actual rate of doubling.
Even the test results next week will not give you the answer you seek for many reasons including:
—There is a shortage of lab supplies in many states—that sets an upper bound on testing
—The disease has an average latency period of about two weeks, which means that someone on spring break in Florida (for example) will not show symptoms for two weeks, and if they get really sick may not seek medical help for several days after that.
Good data on this disease will be amazingly elusive for a long time...
I just received this text from FMCSA and Homeland Security: both
Attn:Truckers
US Dept of Homeland Security defines cross border deliveries as ‘essential’ and critical functions that should continue normal operations.