way back on April 1st-Australia leads the world in testing

[EleanorR]

It's not the heat.

It has been an extraordinary, mammoth testing effort and that has put Australia on top when it comes to ensuring we have the best information on tracking this virus.'

Mr Hunt said contact tracing and Australians engaging in social distancing and self-isolation were also contributing to the fight.

Australia's testing regime is well ahead of other countries such as the United States where 216,533 confirmed cases have been recorded and 5,139 deaths.

Unlike in Australia where testing is free and readily available, many in America are struggling to be tested for coronavirus.

American officials decided early not to use the test adopted by the World Health Organisation.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8179209/Australia-leads-world-testing-coronavirus.html

[Blue_true]

1. One person here on DU keeps putting in stealth posts that imply maybe heat

makes a difference. The person points to the low infection rate in Australia, totally ignoring low rates in colder South Korea and Taipai, or bad infection rates in warm Louisiana.
People in hot regions typically rely on AC more, particularly in the West. This fact could increase rates if people aren't careful and governments very proactive about locating and isolating infected people.

I explained to that person that Australia was one of the most agressive countries in the world at attacking the spread of the virus early on, unlike our national leader.

[Cha]

3. That's why I KR it..

Unlike in Australia where testing is free and readily available, many in America are struggling to be tested for coronavirus.

[Blue_true]

4. What is "KR" Cha? nt

[Cha]

5. My shortcut for

Kick & Rec.. I do it so much I decided to shorten it awhile ago.

[EleanorR]

7. The US Govt was running around stealing PPE and Australia was aggressively testing and tracing

Who could have predicted which country would fair better?

[Cha]

2. Kick for Australia.. my grandkids are

are 1/2 Ozzies!

We're stuck with the clusterfuck trump for now.

[canetoad]

6. The Gov. is talking about easing restrictions here

But not for at least a month or so. I'm pretty happy with the position we are in right now and cautiously optimistic that with widespread testing, a continuation of social distancing and (I'm looking at you, protesting Repubs) limitations on gatherings, we can, if not beat this virus, at least keep it contained.