The Ben Shapiro Show How to Reopen the Country: With Scott Gottlieb and Steve Forbes | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 91
Apr 19, 2020
Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and health advisor, teams up with Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media, to tackle the intricacies of reopening the country amid the pandemic. They delve into the consequences of lockdowns, the critical role of testing and contact tracing, and the risks involved with asymptomatic carriers. The duo emphasizes a balanced approach between public health and economic recovery, advocating for localized strategies and innovative medical solutions to ensure safety as businesses gear up to reopen.
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Testing Limitations
- Temperature tests have limited utility for COVID-19 screening because many carriers are asymptomatic.
- Antibody tests reveal past infection, not current, making them unsuitable for preventing workplace spread.
Testing Regimen
- Aim for 3 million COVID-19 tests per week to enable effective sentinel surveillance.
- Test everyone visiting primary care, regardless of reason, to catch outbreaks early.
Containing Outbreaks
- Contact tracing and case-based interventions are more effective than lockdowns for containing outbreaks.
- Compensate individuals for self-isolation to avoid punitive measures associated with a positive diagnosis.