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Claustrum

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6. As much as I hate Trump
Tue Mar 10, 2020, 04:42 PM
Mar 2020

As much as I hate Trump, I don't think he needs to be tested yet (at least not until we have enough tests out there). Right now, only people with direct contact with a person that is tested positive or is showing symptoms should be testing right now. Trump only has direct contact with people are not tested positive or are in isolation awaiting result. So it is right that he doesn't need a test yet. We don't want everyone to rush and get tested right now when we don't have enough tests. Chances are, the people that are in isolation are not infected.

Of course, for a president, we might be more careful and do a test anyways. But he is definitely trying to downplay any fear/concerns.

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