At a time when social distancing is the norm, have we forgotten entirely about precision medicine and public health? Universal self-isolation has led to record-level unemployment claims, a drop in gross domestic product and food shortages in the wealthiest nation in the world. Protests against universal
At a time when social distancing is the norm, have we forgotten entirely about precision medicine and public health? Not so fast.
And social distancing is especially not sustainable for those with fewer socioeconomic resources, who not only have experienced a disproportionate share of COVID-19 cases and deaths but also furloughs and lost wages. Implement a robust contact tracing programWe should work with front-line healthcare workers and use smartphone apps to monitor patients diagnosed with COVID-19, and use text messaging to promote a geo-fence of isolation around these individuals.
We need measurable milestones for identifying points for transition and a detailed set of guidelines that provides instruction on how people can resume economic and social activity while minimizing the risk of a second wave of infections.Lack of testing capacityWhile the number of tests for SARS-CoV-2 performed in the U.S. is higher than other countries, federal coordination to support community-based testing is needed to provide more data.
Economic burdensUltimately, a precision public health approach should lead to an opening of the economy, an easing of economic burdens. However, implementing precision public health will require resources. States and municipalities need the funds and supplies to perform testing, contact tracing and advance other measures.
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