Professor: Millions Of At-Home COVID Tests Leading To Underreporting

The video discusses the underreporting of COVID-19 cases in the US, highlighting the challenges in capturing accurate data due to the lack of formal reporting systems for home tests. Experts estimate millions of home tests go unreported daily, with results often relying on an honor system. Some individuals report positive results to their primary care physicians, who may notify local health departments, but this is not consistent across all states. The video emphasizes the need for better reporting mechanisms to ensure accurate case counts.

What is one reason for the underreporting of COVID-19 cases in the US?

• Lack of testing facilities

• Inaccurate test results

• Unreported home tests

• High cost of tests

How are home test results typically reported?

• By sending results to a national database

• Through a mandatory government portal

• Through automated reporting apps

• Via a volunteer honor system

What percentage of people with primary care physicians are estimated to report positive test results to them?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What is a challenge mentioned in capturing accurate data from home tests?

• Tests are too expensive

• Results are not reliable

• No organized reporting system

• Tests are not widely available

Why do some states not have a system for self-reporting home test results?

• Lack of funding

• Privacy concerns

• Home test results are considered suspect

• Technical difficulties