Community Testing
The data sets being used to inform policy are incomplete and presumptive. The only way to accurately map the spread of the illness is to test, trace and isolate. This will enable the R number to be more accurately determined and give greater clarity regarding the behaviour of the virus. It will also mean that those fit and well can engage in normal everyday activities such as work and social events.
Why the contribution is important
Scotland already has significant challenges with health inequalities and premature death rates. A prolonged lockdown will only compound these issues in the long term. The economic damage being done will only push negative health outcomes further down the road. The looming recession is potentially a greater threat than the virus. Furthermore, critical services within the NHS are not being currently accessed which is storing up problems and may lead to increased deaths by other diseases.
In the absence of treatments for Covid 19, the only viable option is to test, trace and isolate, so that the spread of the virus is strategically contained. This should be a critical priority for Government to restore normal life and avoid negative social and health outcomes caused by other factors.
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