Posted on Mar 17, 2020
How VA and Tricare Users Can Get Tested for Coronavirus
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"Military family members and retirees covered under Tricare and veterans using the Department of Veterans Affairs health system can receive a test for the novel coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, but only if they meet certain conditions, officials said."
How VA and Tricare Users Can Get Tested for Coronavirus
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I read the countries slowing the growth rate of the pandemic is accomplished by looking for cases. We are more passive.
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LTC Eugene Chu
US does lag in COVID-19 testing compared to other countries
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/17/us/coronavirus-testing-data.html
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/17/us/coronavirus-testing-data.html
U.S. Lags in Coronavirus Testing After Slow Response to Outbreak
It has tested at a much lower rate than Italy, which has outpaced the rest of Europe, and South Korea, where testing and monitoring have slowed the growth of new cases.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
I say that fighting coronavirus is like fighting an insurgency. The enemy blends in with the populace and recruits more enemy. I have done calculations and the pandemic increases 3.3 times every week. Considering what has transpired with the government, I don't have much confidence in regards to a comprehensive plan. We need more tests, more hazmat suits, more quarantine facilities, more hospital capacity. Coronavirus is attacking us instead of attacking the virus.
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LTC Eugene Chu
MAJ Ken Landgren - Quarantines and increased hygiene are helpful, but are defensive tactics during pandemic. We need intelligence (i.e. individual testing and lab analysis) and offensive tactics (i.e. anti-viral drugs and vaccine) in order to make an impact.
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I have no interest to have my family tested unless showing symptoms and even then might just quarantine them. No vaccine and no specified treatment, I think they will just stay home until illness requires transport to the hospital.
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