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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
Indeed. But are the governments right? Theoretical science if fully applied should kill CV off as it loses hosts. However, economics and international politics prevent the science from being properly implemented.
Hence let it rip because medical preparations seems easier to me than hoping lockdowns might work.
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The purpose of lockdowns is to stop the spread of the virus. It's been proved that they work.
Interesting approach in Central Europe:
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Slovakia prepares to test entire population for coronavirus
Millions of Slovaks will take part in an ambitious experiment aimed at regaining control of the pandemic this weekend as the country sets out to test almost everyone aged over 10 in its 5.4m-strong population for the disease.
Slovakia was one of the most successful countries in the EU in dealing with the first wave, after locking down rapidly in March. But in recent weeks cases have skyrocketed. Some 80 per cent of its 55,091 total infections have come this month and the pressure on its under-resourced health system is intense.
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https://www.ft.com/content/96e67b98-...a-eaf8b0d3a4db
Also see:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/l...261-3/fulltext