Restricted criteria for tests

Despite recommendations by the scientific community and international organizations, the Puerto Rican government continues to examine only under very limited criteria

17 de marzo de 2020 - 9:36 AM

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Although in the United States there have been cases of transmission between people with no travel history, the Puerto Rico Department of Health only examines those who have traveled or had contact with travelers. (tonito.zayas@gfmedia.com)

By Benjamín Torres Gotay

Subdirector de Proyectos Especialesbenjamin.torres@gfrmedia.com

The Puerto Rican government continues to limit coronavirus testing to those who have traveled or had "prolonged" contact with people who have been to places that reported cases, and this, according to experts and international agencies, prevents the government from having a real idea of how widespread the disease that keeps the planet on alert may be on the island.