Testing Our Way Out of COVID-19: A Bumpy but Possible Path Forward

Explore a compelling lecture on the potential of widespread, frequent COVID-19 testing as a strategy to combat the pandemic and reopen the economy. Delve into Michael Mina's advocacy for testing methods that prioritize frequency over sensitivity, as supported by recent research. Examine the findings of a preprint study demonstrating how daily testing, even with lower sensitivity, can significantly reduce virus spread. Gain insights into ongoing efforts to persuade the FDA to approve such tests for non-clinical use. Discover how this approach could potentially halt the pandemic while allowing economic activities to resume. Learn about the rapidtests.org initiative and its goals. Engage with this thought-provoking discussion on innovative testing strategies and their implications for public health and economic recovery.