Chun believes if the United States had access to Seegeneâs system, the country could test 1 million patients a week. But for now, the US doesnât have the test â it doesnât have approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
SFUSD schools closing to students for 3 wks beginning March 16 through regularly scheduled spring break. Schools open to all students and staff tmrw March 13.
They have to fly the planes they are scheduled to fly. If they cancel more than a certain amount of their scheduled flights, they can lose their gate rights at some airports, SFO being one of them. Because of this they fly almost empty planes on some routes. It is better to fly an almost empty plane on a short route, like SFO to seattle, than a long route.
Another reason to keep schools open is that if you close them, parents would need to stay home to look after them (in most cases). What would happen to healthcare workers with young kids then? they are going to stay home and remove capacity right when you need it
Theyâre also worried about the grandparents having to care for the kids so parents can go for work. Now the kids are around the population you most need to protect