Katz COVID Reality Check 12: Why EVERYONE Should Support Widespread COVID Testing

[@NJRenewableEnergy]

Watched every video you have ever produced or been involved with over the last 5 months. Think this is the best one yet.

[@jerp3069]

I really appreciate what you are doing with these videos. I hope that other health experts are willing to attest to the reality that herd immunity is possible and maybe much closer.

[@amyrobbins2617]

I look forward to your videos every time. I wish you had them daily!!

[@tprince1377]

I agree we need to continue testing to get the full picture, but unfortunately the "spike" in cases causes politicians, media etc to go into full blown panic attacks and use that as justification of shutting back down and canceling things. Here in NC, we have been in phase 2 since early May. We just had our "highest case count" day today, more than likely due to the college students. The 2 largest systems just moved classes to online and sent all of the students back home from the dorms. I'm not sure how this is helping anything, considering they may take it home and spread it to family who could be vulnerable. No one has come out and said it, but I'm guessing most of these 18-22 year olds are healthy and asymptomatic. Rather than letting them ride it out, the universities panicked. This current phase 2 extension is set to expire on Sept 11, but I'm afraid our governor is going to use these high case numbers as his excuse to keep us shut down. I will also point out that about half of the public school districts in the state have opted for online instruction until at least Oct 15, which means at that point if they return to in person, there will inevitably be another "spike" leading to more panic and school shut downs, not to mention we will then be entering flu season as well. I really don't see an end to this any time soon, only due to the continued fear mongering from media and politicians.

[@sharonc8138]

Politics aside, you need to replace Fauci.

[@dianegentry3255]

Very interesting! Sure ready for more normalcy!

[@shannoncohen1324]

I appreciate your videos so much. You’ve always taken the politics out of it and I can trust your expertise. It has helped me so much since March and I am very grateful to you. Please keep making the videos! Thank you, Dr. Katz.

[@patty-cf7jj]

What you say makes sense so that’s why I don’t understand why when the students went back to college and there were outbreaks although cases were mild or asymptomatic, the.colleges panicked, sent everyone home and shut down. Isn’t that the worst thing to do?

[@anitarexadams7527]

Agreed with you on administration but as an independent, I have to be honest, whatever he would have done would have been wrong in the eyes on half of us. And I’m not sure either side would have done this right. Actually I’m pretty confident in that notion. Ugh.

[@seanseay9836]

Thanks for your excellent leadership and insights. I’ve told many about you! I’ve been told that individuals who take multiple tests and test positive each time are considered multiple positives. Do you know if this is the case? Should it be that way? I’ve also been told people can test positive months after having the virus. Is that so? When do you think we can stop contact tracing? That seems to be causing major disruption in schools that are open. What would you advise? Thanks again!

[@markburks9084]

How would you classify the “high risk” people? Mainstream media tell us it’s simply Age driven but ignore the full spectrum of Metabolic Syndrome and even BMI’s over 40. If we had to quarantine people specifically because of BMI there would be revolt. How do propose that be handled? P.S. - Love your work Dr. Katz!

[@ibika9457]

Great vid..thanks Dr.

[@pamsotzin3587]

I have heard various information sources questioning the accuracy of the many tests. With that in mind, is widespread testing still a good way forward? Who should be tested? I personally have trouble trusting the medical industry in general, as it trends toward drug and surgical interventions, to the detriment of many patients. Of course this doesn't apply to you and other doctors who are recognizing the importance of addressing diet and lifestyle for disease prevention.

[@davidbogdan3985]

I agree with your perspective, and though I know there are many medical professionals promoting the same or similar plan, now that we understand Covid 2, you guys are in such a minority that I expect this is going to be a very long slog to get out of this situation. Gaining natural heard immunity for those who are healthy enough, and there are many of us, is the best long-term plan. Strengthen the host Anthony Fauci, get back to your medical routes.