As Wuhan tests millions to prevent second wave of coronavirus, doctors warn U.S. is not prepared

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As of Tuesday, around 4.4 percent of America's population had been tested for the virus.

On 5/26/20 at 9:15 AM EDTA second wave of novel coronavirus cases could hit the U.S. in the coming months, with health experts raising concerns the country is not ready to combat a new round of infections. The U.S. health care system is likely to be overwhelmed by the time the second wave arrives if sufficient medical supplies and other preparations are not in place, doctors warn.

As of Tuesday, around 4.4 percent of America's population of nearly 330 million people have been tested, according to the latest figures fromLast Sunday, Dr. Zhong Nanshan, an epidemiologist and senior medical adviser to the Chinese government who helped fight the SARS epidemic of 2002-2003, Many parts of the U.S. have begun reopening with eased lockdown measures but the World Health Organization on Monday warned of an"immediate second peak" in infections if restrictions are lifted too soon even in countries where cases appear to be declining.

Ryan warned infection rates could quickly rise again if restrictions to mitigate the first wave of infections are eased too soon. "We must ramp up domestic manufacturing, increase the stockpile available for distribution to states, enhance data on PPE and other supply needs, and ensure that PPE is distributed equitably to everyone who needs it," Ranney told the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis.

The nine scientists who authored the letter are former members of the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology formed by Obama.

 

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America is stuck with trump and the complicit gop

Newsweak a CCP propaganda network?

The pandemic pornographers are going to be so wrong, that they will never be right. Have to LOL at these hacks.

China cannot destroy freedom.

Some politicians are playing to be tough thereby arguing with health science.

did people in Wuhan jump into the same swimming pool this weekend?

Duh...

I see dead people

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