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So why am I so keen on lateral flow testing (rapid Ag tests)?? 
This is because they are the first step to STOP the transmission of #COVID19.
We know by now that about 1/3 of those infected with #COVID19 never develop symptoms 
they are NOT tested.
So even if ALL those who develop symptoms are tested we will ALWAYS be behind the virus if we continue this way.
they are NOT tested. So even if ALL those who develop symptoms are tested we will ALWAYS be behind the virus if we continue this way.
To keep the #COVID19 epidemic under control we do need a new test strategy NOW.
We need to eradicate the virus from every corner of our society - schools, offices, trains, care homes, hospitals etc.
We can do this by regular mass testing.
We need to eradicate the virus from every corner of our society - schools, offices, trains, care homes, hospitals etc.
We can do this by regular mass testing.
Lateral Flow Tests are quick, cheap and can be repeated several times a week.
We know it catches those who are MOST infectious.
It doesn't catch all, but it doesn't matter as long as we continue testing, testing, testing.
We know it catches those who are MOST infectious.
It doesn't catch all, but it doesn't matter as long as we continue testing, testing, testing.
I know this is a new way of thinking about tests.
But sit back and think about it. If everybody around you are tested twice a week - what is the likelihood that you are going to catch #COVID19?
But sit back and think about it. If everybody around you are tested twice a week - what is the likelihood that you are going to catch #COVID19?
With regular MASS testing we can get our normal live back again!
It is not straight forward, but it is possible.
It is not straight forward, but it is possible.
