https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/21/how-the-cdc_1920_s-ineptitude-on-covid19-testing-program-greatly-contributed-to-the-us-epidemic.aspxA recent article by The Atlantic explains what could have been done sooner to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the United States and what actions should be taken moving forward. Read the article here .enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/21/how-the-cdc_1920_s-ineptitude-on-covid19-testing-program-greatly-contributed-to-the-us-epidemic.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9865803/22/2020 1:19:14 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:986580Brian1<p>I live in BC, and the COVID-19 situation is very serious that I started self-isolation Thursday afternoon. My mom warned me not to go shopping. I&#39;m nervous that I might be exposed and spread it to them that I lost sleep over it. The good news was that the territories responded relatively fast. The Yukon did a good job by declaring a public health emergency before even waiting for one reported case.</p> <p>Taking action days early is important for yourself and others. Even young people can have serious complications. I&#39;m sure it&#39;s higher than 0.2%. We&#39;d rather not have to be in ICU as those who recover are at risk of ICU acquired weakness. Health care systems are so taxed that respirator parts are being 3D printed. The less strain on the system, the more lives saved.</p>