- Celebrities have been able to get coronavirus tests before others, even without showing any signs of a COVID-19 infection.
- That’s because private labs and concierge doctors are conducting private testing for hefty fees.
- The CDC has strict rules in place for coronavirus testing. The test is free, but screening campaigns can’t be conducted because the logistics aren’t yet in place.
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The rest of the world had a two-month lead on China to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, but most of them failed spectacularly at getting ready for what eventually became a pandemic. One of the most pressing problems in the US and other countries is the lack of available test kits. As South Korea has proven, extensive testing can do wonders to stop the spread of the COVID-19 disease, as it can catch infected people early even if they’re not showing any symptoms. This leads to early quarantine and treatment, and the infection rate drops significantly. Countries that don’t have enough test kits on hand can only dream of following South Korea’s random testing strategy. But if you’re a celebrity and you suspect you might have the virus or you want to be tested as a precautionary measure, you might be able to skip the lines and rules and get a test result long before mere mortals do.
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