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Makes sense that testing for monitoring shouldn't require the same exacting specifications as diagnostic testing. Even the Abbott rapid test machine the White House uses is not 100% accurate. But it helps mitigate transmission.
The FDA should approve more such devices. https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1283621437056651264
The FDA should approve more such devices. https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1283621437056651264
A mindset difference: checking if someone is infectious (versus infected) #Tests4All https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1288512276845039617
This is what I was thinking... even a rapid test that picks up only half of infections is better than nothing for screening. And certainly more useful than thermometers at building entrances. #Tests4All https://twitter.com/AdamJKucharski/status/1291023433531359235
Looks like the way Ohio Gov DeWine tested positive was using a rapid test before meeting the President. Why is this good enough for them, but not good enough for regular people? @US_FDA #Tests4All https://twitter.com/joshtpm/status/1291413384571817990
Cool website by @Chris_Said with ways you can contact your Congressional Representatives and Governor. https://www.rapidtests.org/
Thread about SalivaDirect ... it's not as quick as a paper strip test, but it shows some progress towards the FDA being flexible https://twitter.com/ASlavitt/status/1294654256763609090
About the newly approved Abbott 'BinaxNOW' test https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1298775922510790658
Article in favor of rapid tests by @RanuDhillon @AbraarKaran @sri_srikrishna https://twitter.com/AbraarKaran/status/1295488032410423297
Interesting thread about rapid tests https://twitter.com/drericding/status/1329024406396555269
