Testing for coronavirus infections and antibodies: Views of leading economists on the need for increased capacity to prepare for ending lockdowns. 10/04/2020
Centre for Economic Policy Research, London
CEPR - London
2020
epidemic disease ; test ; infectious disease
Medicine - Toxicology - Health
https://voxeu.org/article/testing-coronavirus-infections-and-antibodies-igm-forum-survey
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"The lockdowns in place around the world to limit the contagion of Covid-19 have been implemented without reliable information on the spread of the disease or the prevalence of the novel coronavirus in the population. The IGM Forum at Chicago Booth invited its panel of leading US economists to express their views on the role of testing for infections and antibodies to inform decisions about easing measures on social distancing and allowing the return of public activities. This column reveals a strong consensus among the experts on the value of random testing to establish baseline levels of the virus, and near unanimity on the need for a massive increase in testing capacity as part of a clear strategy for an economic restart."
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