I believe that once more test kits are distributed it will be found that many more who were thought to just have the flu actually have coronavirus, and if they have a way of testing those who've passed on recently, many may have had it. By having so few test kits available, people were not detected, so the problem could be denied by Trump, or at least the scope of it could be ignored.
By laying off the department responsible for such epidemics Trump just put them on ignore. As long as no one tells you of a problem, you don't have a problem. Trump doesn't want people who create problems, he wants people who're loyal to him, and him alone.
Frankly I don't know how much it will matter as long as people won't be tested until symptoms are seen, and by that time hundreds or more might be exposed. Our scientists need to be working on both how to treat those who have it, as well as how to prevent getting it. It's being worked on all over the world, so whether it's answer comes from here or elsewhere, hopefully it won't be that long until it will be found.
I actually believe that the radiation drug that PSTI has in trials could be of benefit, as it builds all blood components for radiation victims, I've written the company and gather that they're exploring the possibility. If it were up to me, this theory could be tested on someone thought to be near death, but our system doesn't permit such actions. It could take months, to years, to determine that something which already exists as an experimental medicine could be the answer, whereas if it were an approved drug for anything, it could be tried immediately by a Dr. and patient considering off label use and doing it.
Gary
