Testing and Vaccination
Michael emphasizes the importance of rapid tests as effective public health tools, expressing concern over the limited availability and potential public frustration if expectations are not met. He highlights the risk of overwhelming PCR labs with increased testing demands and stresses the need for scalable solutions. The emotional connection people have with testing could lead to political consequences if the administration fails to ensure adequate supply.In this clip
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Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing | Lex Fridman Podcast #235
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